COLLIERY DISASTER.
A HUNDRED MINERS ENTOMBED. Vnn d—oeUttoa—Btecafa T«kgr»gh—Cgpjrfght. Londox, December 14. Aα explosion has occurred in a colliery at Ranfurling, in "Wigan, and 100 men are entombed Iα the mine. December 15. The explosion in the colliery, afe Ranfurling, in Wigan, originated in the engine-boase and stopped the ventilation of the mine. It is feared all those entombed have, been killed. Those engaged in the work of rescue are working long hours in an atmosphere almo3t suifeating. Fourteen bodies have been recovered from the Ranfurlingmine, in Wigan, and it is feared the search esswill find dozens more.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/CHP18921216.2.8.8
Bibliographic details
Press, Volume XLIX, Issue 8357, 16 December 1892, Page 5
Word Count
98COLLIERY DISASTER. Press, Volume XLIX, Issue 8357, 16 December 1892, Page 5
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Acknowledgements
This newspaper was digitised in partnership with Christchurch City Libraries.
Log in