Manawatu Herald, 1 Feb 1919
Fatal Accident An Ext Foxton Resident
A serious accident occurred at the railway crossing this morning while the 7.15 train from Palmerston North was approaching the station. Mr F. W. Hopper, a well-plumber of Vogel Street, was proceeding down McLean street on his motor cycle with a side-car attached and on approaching the crossing seemed to have become confused. One eye witness states that he attempted to turn his machine to avoid the train while another account is that he went straight on and struck the second carriage of the moving train. Hopper was thrown from the machine and the carriage wheels passed over the left arm, crushing it and severing the hand. His skull was also fractured. The fact that he is deaf, an elderly man and somewhat shortsighted, will probably account for his not pulling up in time to escape a collision. The train at once pulled up.
Dr Maunsell, of Masterton, who was staying at the Commercial Hotel and also Inspector Stone, rendered first aid. An ambulance stretcher was obtained from the railway station and the sufferer conveyed to the Commercial Hotel, where Dr Mules was soon in attendance. Subsequently Mr Hopper was conveyed to the Pahiatua Hospital by Mr Sutton in Mr Barrell's car, which was fitted up for ambulance purposes during the epidemic. At the hospital the injured arm was amputated at the elbow by Dr Dawson, assisted by Drs Wilkin and Mules. The patient suffered severely from shock and he succumbed to his injuries.
The late Mr Hopper was well-known in Foxton, where for many years he carried on business as a plumber and tinsmith. About three year ago he disposed of his business to Mr McColl, with whom he was in partnership and removed to Palmerston North. The late Mr Hopper was an enterprising business man and worked up a lucrative business locally. He was an enthusiastic bowler, being one of the first members of the local club and was also a member of the now defunct Chamber of Commerce. He leaves a widowed daughter who lives with her father, to mourn his loss.
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Fatal Accident An Ext Foxton Resident
A serious accident occurred at the railway crossing this morning while the 7.15 train from Palmerston North was approaching the station. Mr F. W. Hopper, a well-plumber of Vogel Street, was proceeding down McLean street on his motor cycle with a side-car attached and on approaching the crossing seemed to have become confused. One eye witness states that he attempted to turn his machine to avoid the train while another account is that he went straight on and struck the second carriage of the moving train. Hopper was thrown from the machine and the carriage wheels passed over the left arm, crushing it and severing the hand. His skull was also fractured. The fact that he is deaf, an elderly man and somewhat shortsighted, will probably account for his not pulling up in time to escape a collision. The train at once pulled up.
Dr Maunsell, of Masterton, who was staying at the Commercial Hotel and also Inspector Stone, rendered first aid. An ambulance stretcher was obtained from the railway station and the sufferer conveyed to the Commercial Hotel, where Dr Mules was soon in attendance. Subsequently Mr Hopper was conveyed to the Pahiatua Hospital by Mr Sutton in Mr Barrell's car, which was fitted up for ambulance purposes during the epidemic. At the hospital the injured arm was amputated at the elbow by Dr Dawson, assisted by Drs Wilkin and Mules. The patient suffered severely from shock and he succumbed to his injuries.
The late Mr Hopper was well-known in Foxton, where for many years he carried on business as a plumber and tinsmith. About three year ago he disposed of his business to Mr McColl, with whom he was in partnership and removed to Palmerston North. The late Mr Hopper was an enterprising business man and worked up a lucrative business locally. He was an enthusiastic bowler, being one of the first members of the local club and was also a member of the now defunct Chamber of Commerce. He leaves a widowed daughter who lives with her father, to mourn his loss.
The Inquest .. https://tinyurl.com/3catkdjm
Manawatu Herald, 1 Feb 1919
Fatal Accident An Ext Foxton Resident
A serious accident occurred at the railway crossing this morning while the 7.15 train from Palmerston North was approaching the station. Mr F. W. Hopper, a well-plumber of Vogel Street, was proceeding down McLean street on his motor cycle with a side-car attached and on approaching the crossing seemed to have become confused. One eye witness states that he attempted to turn his machine to avoid the train while another account is that he went straight on and struck the second carriage of the moving train. Hopper was thrown from the machine and the carriage wheels passed over the left arm, crushing it and severing the hand. His skull was also fractured. The fact that he is deaf, an elderly man and somewhat shortsighted, will probably account for his not pulling up in time to escape a collision. The train at once pulled up.
Dr Maunsell, of Masterton, who was staying at the Commercial Hotel and also Inspector Stone, rendered first aid. An ambulance stretcher was obtained from the railway station and the sufferer conveyed to the Commercial Hotel, where Dr Mules was soon in attendance. Subsequently Mr Hopper was conveyed to the Pahiatua Hospital by Mr Sutton in Mr Barrell's car, which was fitted up for ambulance purposes during the epidemic. At the hospital the injured arm was amputated at the elbow by Dr Dawson, assisted by Drs Wilkin and Mules. The patient suffered severely from shock and he succumbed to his injuries.
The late Mr Hopper was well-known in Foxton, where for many years he carried on business as a plumber and tinsmith. About three year ago he disposed of his business to Mr McColl, with whom he was in partnership and removed to Palmerston North. The late Mr Hopper was an enterprising business man and worked up a lucrative business locally. He was an enthusiastic bowler, being one of the first members of the local club and was also a member of the now defunct Chamber of Commerce. He leaves a widowed daughter who lives with her father, to mourn his loss.
The Inquest .. https://tinyurl.com/3catkdjm
Fatal Accident An Ext Foxton Resident
A serious accident occurred at the railway crossing this morning while the 7.15 train from Palmerston North was approaching the station. Mr F. W. Hopper, a well-plumber of Vogel Street, was proceeding down McLean street on his motor cycle with a side-car attached and on approaching the crossing seemed to have become confused. One eye witness states that he attempted to turn his machine to avoid the train while another account is that he went straight on and struck the second carriage of the moving train. Hopper was thrown from the machine and the carriage wheels passed over the left arm, crushing it and severing the hand. His skull was also fractured. The fact that he is deaf, an elderly man and somewhat shortsighted, will probably account for his not pulling up in time to escape a collision. The train at once pulled up.
Dr Maunsell, of Masterton, who was staying at the Commercial Hotel and also Inspector Stone, rendered first aid. An ambulance stretcher was obtained from the railway station and the sufferer conveyed to the Commercial Hotel, where Dr Mules was soon in attendance. Subsequently Mr Hopper was conveyed to the Pahiatua Hospital by Mr Sutton in Mr Barrell's car, which was fitted up for ambulance purposes during the epidemic. At the hospital the injured arm was amputated at the elbow by Dr Dawson, assisted by Drs Wilkin and Mules. The patient suffered severely from shock and he succumbed to his injuries.
The late Mr Hopper was well-known in Foxton, where for many years he carried on business as a plumber and tinsmith. About three year ago he disposed of his business to Mr McColl, with whom he was in partnership and removed to Palmerston North. The late Mr Hopper was an enterprising business man and worked up a lucrative business locally. He was an enthusiastic bowler, being one of the first members of the local club and was also a member of the now defunct Chamber of Commerce. He leaves a widowed daughter who lives with her father, to mourn his loss.
The Inquest .. https://tinyurl.com/3catkdjm
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WILLIAM FREDERICK HOPPER
Buried February 2nd 1919
56 Years
Woodville Plumber
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Funeral Director: E R Grinlinton
Funeral Officiator: Rev Keall
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