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4 Aug 1945

1945: Welsh Lake Tragedy

by admin | posted in: Nantmor, Newspapers | 0

Mr Hywel Griffiths, aged 35, a son of Mr Richard Griffiths, of Carneddi Farm, Beddgelert, was yesterday found drowned in Dinas Lake, about two miles from his home. The inquest will be held today.

Liverpool Evening Express, 4 August 1945

Note: Deceased was Hywel Wyn Griffith, 42, a farmer, born 31 May 1903, died 3 August 1945. Carneddi Farm is in the hamlet of Nantmor.

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