THE DOBSON DISASTER.

Grey River Argus, 9 December 1926, Page 3

THE DOBSON DISASTER.

M ESS AGES OF SY MP ATH Y. His Lordship Bishop Sadlier, of Nelson, in a letter to Archdeacon Carr, expresses his deep regret at the Dobson disaster, remarking: *‘l have just of the awful disaster and of tho death of so many men. It is a very terrible thing, and especially for the poor widows and children. Were I free 1 should go down. God alone knows how to heal all these poor aching hearts. 1 am sorry lor the men and for their families, and also for those who have been trying to develop) the district. Please express my sympathy with those who may be asquainted with me.” The Mayor of Blunder, {Mr. K Williams, has received further messages of condolence as follows: — Totara Flat, December 7.—“ Have been directed by my union to convey to you deepest sympathy with the relatives of victim s in the awful disaster in ih<* Dobson Mine.’ A. YfcDounell Secretary Farmers'’ Union. Groyniouth, December 7th., 1926 “At last meeting of District Pacing Club, I was requested to convey to the • bereaved relatives of the victims of the recent Dobson disusler siii'-erc sympathy of the Club, and to ask you to convey this message to the relatives. ’ —M. Fogarty, secretary. Reefton, December 7, 1926.—“0n behalf of the members of tin* Council ; i and inhabitants of the district I re- l 1 spectfully ask you to convey to the ' relatives of the mon who lost their lives in the recent disaster, the sin- ’ cere and heartfelt condolence, of the people of this district. We also extend j to your Council our deepest sympathy in the great disaster which has over- * taken your Borough. We trust the s gloom witlh which you are now surl rounded may soon give place to the ' sunshine of prosperity, and that 1 never again will tho people of the ’ West Coast be called upon to endure 1 such agony of mind as that associated [ with the present time. Sincerely , yours.” A. M, Carroll. Chairman Fnangahua County Council. I In a message of sympathy, Mr. H. ■ F. Holland, M.P., has forwarded to

donation to the lleiief Fund. At a meeting- of flic Greymontb 1 Municipal Band, the following nies- , sages were read:—From Mr. Hooper, chairman Taranaki Band.—Please convey to Mr- Marshall’s relatives and Band sincerest sympathy Conductor and members of Taranaki liegimental Band.’’ Messrs Begg and Co. per J. Himburg } Dunedin.—“ Deepest sympathy Mr. Marshall’s relatives and Band in your great loss.” Messrs Begg and P er Payne, Christchurch. —“It is with the deepest regret that we hoar of the death of Mr- Marshall at Dobson mine; a great l° ss to the Band Kindly convey our deepest sympathy to Mrs- Marshal] and family.” Mr. F. W. Baillie, Secretary of the >Moto r Cycle Club has received the following message.—“On behalf of the Relief Fund Committee, I wi h to thank you for you r generous offer. I wish you a successful meeting.—F. Williams, (Mayor of Brunner). The Mayor (Mr. W. H. Parfitt) has received the following message ol sympathy.—' Un behalf of Ashburton 0 desire to express our sympathy with vour district in the unfortunate disaster at Dobson. Will be pleased to iur--1 her any project for relict of dependents. R. Galbraith, Mayor.” At a meeting of the Nelson Citv Council held on L’tiday last, the fol , lowing /resolution was passed referring Ito the recent accident at the Dobson Coal Mine.—“ That this Council deep]y deplores the shocking accident which has taken place at the Dobson coal mine, resulting in the loss of so many valuable lives and extends to the relatives ol the deceased its sincere sympathy. That a copy of thi s resolution be forwarded to the Mayor of Greyniouth, with a request that- he. will kindly make the same known to the relatwes.” At a meeting of the Greymouth Municipal Band, the following resolu-

tion was passed:—“That this meeting desires to express its sincei-est sympathy with the relatives of the victims of the Dobson catastrophe.” The motion was carried in silence. Tn speaking to the motion, the mover made special reference to the loss of Bandsman James Marshall, who, although only a recent- arrival in tiio district, had by’ his work in the band endeared himself to a 1! members and the example thus set must have ? beneficial effect on the members.