James Nibbs 5 March 1861 – 11 October, 1899
James was the youngest son of William Nibbs and Mary Ann
Timoney (Tumney).
He was a labourer and died accidentally, when struck by a
falling tree whilst working on a farm at Kindred. He was aged 37.
The North Western
Advocate and the Emu Bay Times, 13 Oct 1899 – Fatality at Kindred.
Inquest James Nibbs,
12 Oct 1899.
An inquest touching the death of James Nibbs, who was killed
at Kindred on Wednesday by a falling tree, was held before Mr Thomas Collett,
district coroner, at the Courthouse, - Forth, yesterday. The following jury
were impanelled: — Messrs G. E. Hays (foreman), M. Keogh, T. Kenny, T. Farrell,
T. M'Grath, H.J. Flight, and T. Martin. Sub-Inspector O'Neill conducted the
examination of witnesses.: John Filluel, farmer, residing at Kindred, deposed:
— Have known deceased, James Nibbs, for several years. He was in my employ. Was
in his company on the 11th inst., grubbing stumps on high ground in my paddock.
Saw a squall coming too suddenly for them to get right away, so got away to the
clearest place available. Went behind a big stump to escape from the twigs
which were flying about in all directions. Told deceased to watch on one side
of the stump for falling timber, and witness said he would keep watch on his
side. Saw a large tree, falling on his (witness') side. Told deceased to stand
back. Did not see the tree strike deceased. After the crash was over, saw
deceased lying on his back with his knees doubled up. Thought the limb must
have struck him, but did not see it do so. Went into the next paddock and
called Mr Albert Flint. When we came on the scene deceased had raised himself
almost to a sitting position. Spoke to deceased about his injuries, and he
complained of pains in the body. Carried deceased to the house, and sent Albert
Flint for the doctor. Witness attended to deceased in the meantime. To the
foreman: Deceased was quite conscious when taken to the house. Timber was
flying about broadcast at the time the accident occurred. To the coroner: It
was about 11 o'clock in the morning when the accident occurred.
Albert Flint,
labourer, residing at Kindred, deposed: Know deceased. Remember John Filuel
coming for him on the morning of the 11th inst. Went with him to deceased, whom
they found on his knees trying to get up. Deceased tried to speak, but witness
could not understand what he said. Was sent for the doctor by Mr Filuel. Saw
the tree fall, but he was a good distance away at the time, did not notice a
limb lying close to deceased, as he was hurried in the confusion. To the jury:
deceased's death no doubt was due to injuries sustained by a falling tree. Saw
portions of the tree scattered about at the spot where deceased had been lying.
William Flint, farmer, residing at Kindred, deposed: Knew
deceased, James Nibbs, and assisted in conveying him to Forth on Wednesday.
Deceased twice said ' Lift me up,' and that was all he said. Deceased died
about half-past two in the afternoon in the conveyance on the way to Forth.
Witness did not see the accident.
Thomas Nibbs deposed that deceased was his brother, a single
man, and born at Pardoe, about four miles from Devonport. Deceased was a
labourer, and well used to farm work. The coroner did not consider it necessary
to call for any evidence from Dr Gordon Stuart, who was in attendance at the
inquiry, as the unfortunate man had expired before any medical aid could
arrive.
The jury concurred in that opinion. The coroner, addressing
the jury, stated he considered the case, a very clear one, and the wonder was
that there were not more accidents from similar causes. The jury returned the
following, verdict :— That the deceased,
James Nibbs, met his death accidentally at Kindred on Wednesday; 11th
inst., through injuries received by a falling tree.
FUNERAL
The funeral of the victim of the accident will leave the
Wesleyan Church East Devonport at 3 o’clock this afternoon.
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