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THE FATAL EXPLOSION OF COAL-GAS.

I UNITED PBESB ASSOCIATION. J Stdnky, 24th July. At the inquest on Mr. Arfstcn, who was killed on Saturday by tho explosion on the barquo Argo, of which he was chief officer, llio jury returned a vordict that death iras duo to the explosion of gas generated in tho cargo of coal. Latest. ; UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION. I (Reuoivod July 25, 11.10 a.m.) Sydnkt, This Dat. A Government analyst stated at tho inqnesfc yesterday that tho coal from the mine which loadod the barquo Argo was of a fiery character, and oontained firo-damp. It would, he says, probably bo more likoly to explore thau other ooal.

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Evening Post, Volume XLVI, Issue 21, 25 July 1893, Page 2

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THE FATAL EXPLOSION OF COAL-GAS. Evening Post, Volume XLVI, Issue 21, 25 July 1893, Page 2

THE FATAL EXPLOSION OF COAL-GAS. Evening Post, Volume XLVI, Issue 21, 25 July 1893, Page 2