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Death verdict in sleep draught overdose inquest
The coroner found Sylvester Vaughan Irwin died from asphyxia due to a sleeping-draught overdose taken around October 12. Evidence showed the medicine could be safe if used as directed, but the deceased did not realize the risks of overdosing. Witnesses, including chemist Nance Pritchard, barman Gordon Ross, and Dr. Yarad, described the circumstances, symptoms, and medical actions, with notes on prior illnesses and nervous condition. The investigation noted possible natural causes but did not rule out overdose as the primary factor.
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Dast
Jemery, JP
Sylvester Vaughan Irwin
Cc Smith
Harry Gale
Miss Pritchard
Nance Pritchard
Coffs Jetty
Yarad
Mulhearn
Gale
Gale Miss Pritchard
Gordon Ross
F. C. Yarad
Pier Hotel
Dr. Varad
Noel Thomas Buggy
Coffs Harbour