EXPLOSION IN POWDER MAGAZINE.
MUCH EXCITEMENT. Sydney, January 26. Much excitement was occasioned by . a tire at a powder magazine at the Ureat Oobar mine. The building contained 1750 pounds of explosives. The surface manager noticed the fire in time to warn all residents in the vicinity, and to post scouts to prevent anyone approaching. There was a tremendous explosion. It badly damaged a portion of the works and a number of cottages in the vicinity. Two men were slightly injured by the flying debris. Die force of the esplociou wa = felt lot mile*. All the lights in a hotel a mile away were extinguished. I
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 32, 28 January 1908, Page 3
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106EXPLOSION IN POWDER MAGAZINE. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 32, 28 January 1908, Page 3
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