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THE GEORGIA DISASTER.
Press Association—Copyright. New York, July 20.
The Board examination which inquired into the battleship Georgia disaster reports that a flareback was caused by shutting off an air blast too soon while a light wind was blowing into the muzzle of the gun. It ignited the powder which the loaders had in their arms, causing an explosion. Three more of those injured have succumbed, making ten deaths altogether.
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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXII, Issue 8870, 22 July 1907, Page 2
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70THE GEORGIA DISASTER. Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXII, Issue 8870, 22 July 1907, Page 2
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