Biography

The deceased child had run a rusty nail into his foot, whilst playing without boots, near his parents' residence. There was only a slight puncture over which the skin closed. No notice was taken of it. Nor did it cause the child any pain or inconvenience. About a week after the incident, the child was not well and started having sudden twitches which developed into convulsions. Being 50 miles from medical aid, with no telegraphic communication available, the parents contacted Mr. D. Murie, who immediately set out on his motor cycle for the nearest telephone station, Diorite King, 60 miles away to ring Dr. McCall, who arrived at Darlot about 6 pm. Sadly, the child was beyond help with tetanus, and passed away before midnight.