KUMARA.
■ A, . , . , Last nkhb A fatal accident occurred at Larrikin's Terrace at noon. A party, consisting of Oochrane, .River and Oakey, were making a chamber in a wet shaft, which collapsed,* burying all three. There was no one on the top. A man in the adjoining claim heard a noise of falling, and going over saw the shaft had gone. He at once gave the alarm, and miners have been working in relays sinco ever. Eiver is safe in an old drive though unable to be released at present. Cochrane is covered with earth on his body and legs, arid probably will be released to-night. Oakey's head ig risible but is quite dead. Owing to the dangerous nature of the ground which is constantly giving way, it will take some time to secure the body. Fred Oakey is a native of Germany, a single man, and greatly respected. "" 8 p.m.—Cochrane is jusfc released, and has not sustained any serious injuries.
(Per Pbes3 Agency.)
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Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3358, 26 September 1879, Page 2
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163KUMARA. Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3358, 26 September 1879, Page 2
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