MOUNT KEMBLA DISASTER.

Gisborne Times, Volume VIII, Issue 496, 7 August 1902, Page 2

MOUNT KEMBLA DISASTER.

MORTALIY LIST INCREASING.

Telegraph -Press Association—Copyright

Sydney, Aug. G. Another Mount Kembla rescued boy has succumbed. Two others have developed the effects of after-damp, and been taken to the hospital, where there are now eight patients. Rates lias also had a relapse. The mother of the boy Morrison, yesterday reported to have been killed by the shock, was not included in official list. This makes a total of SS or Sy. It is stated that three others are still missing.

The cause of the explosion will not be known until the official report is presented.

Arrangements have been completed for a public meeting of sympathy at the Sydney Town Hall, and the opening of subscription lists. The Mayor has already received about /300 unsolicited. The trustees of the Jliuili disaster fund are arranging to transfer the balance in hand to the Kembla fund. A movement is afoot for a memorial in recognition of the bravery of McCabe and McMurray. CONDOLENCE FROM THE KING. THE RELIEF FUNDS. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Received Aug. 7, 1.4 a.m. Sydney, Aug. 0. Tho King has cabled bis deep regret and condolences in connection with tho Mount Kembla disaster. The relief funds aro being largely augmented by lists opened in many centres. Numerous subscriptions include .£IOO from the Salvation Army, and 50 guineas from tho Rugby Union. Other States aro generously assisting.