COLLIERY DISASTER.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2393, 1 September 1892, Page 4

COLLIERY DISASTER.

London, Aug. 28. The work of rescue at the Parkslip colliery was carried on amid a scene of the greatest excitement. The gallant men who went down into the mine to save other comrades had to creep flat along the ground to prevent the gas suffocating them. Stumbling over bodies and taking refuge from time to time behind the pillars supporting the roof, they by slow degrees at length reached the spot where the survivors were entombed. The widest joy was shown on the bank as the rescued men were hauled to the top, women and children frantically embracing one another. Knockings were heard in the distant workings, and the efforts of the rescue party were renewed amid crowds of shrieking women calling upon them to save those still entombed. One of the survivors, who was interviewed, says that that he lapped up dirty water from a puddle to prevent himself being choked. The Queen has sent a message of sympathy and condolence. Mr T. Asquith, Home Secretary, is visiting the scene. Forty men have so far been rescued. Aug. 21).

The rescue parties at Parkslip colliery have abandoned the work, finding it impossible to recover any more bodies. One hundred and seven have been taken out of the mine. A relief fund is being opened at the Manion House.