The danger of taking a lighted match near the battery used for a radio set was shown by a very painful accident which occurred to a resident to Makerewa, Southland. Wishing to see if the battery, which stood in a dark corner, was sufficiently filled or correctly connected, the victim of the accident struck a match to inspect it. He was bending over the apparatus when the hydrogen from the battery exploded and splashed some sulphuric acid in his face. He experienced a terribly painful burning sensation in his eyes, and when lie groped his way to a light found that he was unable to see. Fearing that he was blinded, he telephoned for help, but after about a quarter of an hour his sight returned, though his eyes were still painful and bloodshot, so that they had to be bandaged and protected for some time.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 3883, 13 December 1928, Page 4
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173Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 3883, 13 December 1928, Page 4
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