COAL EXPLOSION
A LUCKY ESCAPE,
(By Telegraph—Per Press Association.;
T:E AWAMUTU, May 30
The Secretary of the To Awaimitu Daily Company left his offidi this ar. riling to go to the test ream. A minute later, a loud explosion occurred in the office, which proved to have been caused by sonic substance in tile coal used in the office. A large hole was blown in the concrete, and bricks and concrete were scattered about the office. Fortunately there was no one in the office at the time. Debris was thrown with considerable force against the furnishings and walls of the office.
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Hokitika Guardian, 31 May 1929, Page 3
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101COAL EXPLOSION Hokitika Guardian, 31 May 1929, Page 3
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