TERRIBLE EXPLOSION.
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Melbourkb, February 23, A terrible explosion occurred at noon to-day m Arbrasora's Military Gun* powder Factory, Job's Gully, Sandhurst. The building took fire and is still burning freely. Only one body has yet been recovered. Four others, including that of the proprietor's son, are visible inside the burning building, but it is utterly impracticable to attempt to recover them at present. .Several-"' persons have besides been seriously burned, and many narrow escapes are reported. The explosion, which was heard for miles around, originated m the room where powder is compressed by hydraulic power. The magazine, however, has not yet exploded.
(Received February 24^1 p.m.)
Melbourne,, February 21. By the explosion at Sandhurst six operatives lost their lives their bodies being literally roasted. Two other workmen were seriously injured*
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1491, 24 February 1887, Page 2
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133TERRIBLE EXPLOSION. Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1491, 24 February 1887, Page 2
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