Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), Monday 7 December 1908, page 8


SNAKE-BITE.

A FATAL TERMINATION.

SEYMOUR, Sunday. —Ronald White-church, a son of Mr. George Whitechurch, was bitten by a snake yesterday. The lad saw a bird on the ground, and ran to catch

it. As he did so he stood on a large black snake, and was bitten on the leg. He was immediately attended by his father, who cut out the wound and tied a ligature around the leg. Subsequently he was

brought to Dr. Strangman. Serious symp-toms developed during the day, and he died to-day.