Document, Inquest for William Grossard, 19 December 1868

Historical information

A tragedy occurred at the McHaffie home in 1868. Capt. William Grossard was accidentally shot on 17 December 1868 when a friend of John McHaffie was on the verandah of the homestead and mishandled a gun. His grave is situated at Grossard Point, Ventnor, Phillip Island.

Significance

Historical

Physical description

8 A3 pages of a legal document including handwritten depositions of witnesses.

Inscriptions & markings

Proceedings before Coroners. Inquisition

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