A TERRIBLE STORY.
THE OOURRIERES MINE DISASTER
SURVIVORS EAT HUMAN FLESH By telegraph* Free* A's»’n t Copyright Reoeived 4.23 p.m., Apcil 1. London, Maroh 31. Thirteen minors, in a terribly emaciated condition, were resoned at Ooarrieres. They ate dead oomralos for food, also oats, bark of the timbering, and decomposed horse flesh. Nemy, the leader, describes the straggle in the darkness to find an exit. Finally they were guided by the fresh air whisb was introduced into the workings by the explorers seeking a now read to the fire,
Tbe rescued men were fed at intervals with a toaspoonful of milk. Their systems are affected, but it is hoped te save them.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXI, Issue 1713, 2 April 1906, Page 3
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112A TERRIBLE STORY. Gisborne Times, Volume XXI, Issue 1713, 2 April 1906, Page 3
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