MINE EXPLOSION
FIRE BURNING 30 YEARS A TOTAL WRECK Press Association --> WESTPORT, To-day. Through fire breaking through the stoppings and gaining the rope haulage an explosion occurred which completely demolished the Clay Pit coal mine at Seddonville yesterday. The mine was owned by a co-operative party, and it was clear at the time.' Once the fire reached the haulage rope ventilation caused it to spread rapidly. A few minutes later an explosion occurred which completely wrecked the tunnel. The mine is a total loss and all tubs, rails and tools are destroyed. The Clay Pit Mine is part of the old Cardiff Mine. The fire .has been, burning for the past thirty years, and for years it has required constant attention. Just before Christmas it was'giving a great deal of- trouble.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 273, 8 February 1928, Page 13
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131MINE EXPLOSION Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 273, 8 February 1928, Page 13
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