A HEROIC MINER.
Melbourne, Saturday
A sensational accident occurred at the Consolidated Mine, Bendigo. Three miners, named Davis, Darcy and Allen, were working sinking a shaft. ! Two shots were put in and the men ascended to the “plat” above. As Allen reached the “plat” be missed his footing and fell to the bottom. Instantly Davis rushed down the ladder, despite the fact that the charges were due to explode at any moment. He found Allen and dragged him about five feet when the first charge exploded. The debris, however, was carried in the opposite direction. He then endeavoured to get into a safe place before the second explosion. When the latter occurred relief was sent down apd both men were found, alive. -
Allen had a broken leg, but both were unhurt by the blast.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXI, Issue 464, 20 July 1909, Page 3
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134A HEROIC MINER. Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXI, Issue 464, 20 July 1909, Page 3
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