THE FATAL MINING ACCIDENT AT KUMARA.
(by telegraph.) Kttmaka, July 12. After moat hazardous work by the recovery party, they discovered the body of Denis Whelan yesterday at 1 o'clock, but it was after 11 o'clock before the body was thoroughly released and brought to the surface. An examination of the body conclusively proved that death had been instantaneous. While the victim was in the act of running for the shaft a set of lathes had struck him in the back, breaking it, and inflicting an injury to his chest. The body was immediately dressed, coffined, and removed to town. The body of John Whelan was found in cloae proximity at 1 o'clock last night, but although every exertion was used it has not yet been got out, as the ground is very dangerous for the party at work. It is expected to be brought to the surface to-night. Cummins, one of the injured pen, 13 now in the hospital, but his life ia despaired of, as he i 3 sinking rapidly. An inquest on Denis Whelan's body will commence at 8 o'clock to-morrow Corning, and will probably be adjourned Until after the funeral. The general opinion is that the Government should appoint an Inspector of Mines in the district and report on this case.
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Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1319, 13 July 1880, Page 3
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215THE FATAL MINING ACCIDENT AT KUMARA. Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1319, 13 July 1880, Page 3
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