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Article: Meths use likely killer, says coroner
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- The Press
- Article date:
- July 18, 1996
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Two chronic alcoholics who were initially thought to have been
drinking methanol before they died in May this year, were more likely
to have consumed large quantities of methylated spirits, Christchurch
Coroner Richard McElrea was told yesterday.
Maude Woodhead, also known as Maude Watene, 45, who had recently
moved to Christchurch from Auckland, and Cyril Douglas Bain, 38, died
on May 1 and May 2 respectively, at Christchurch Hospital.
The two were described as chronic alcoholics who frequently drank
methylated spirits, and commonly drank with other alcoholics in
Latimer Square.
Both fell ill after a heavy drinking session together on April 28.
Neither drank again between then and being ...