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TRAIN STRIKES CAR. (Australian Press Association). NEWCASTLE, June 11. Two coal miners were killed, and five linjured, two critically, when a | sedan car in which they were going (- to work at the Aberdare Central Colliery was struek by a coal-laden train, on the level crossing at Bell Bird. The f miners were flung to both sides of the track, and received ghastly injuries. SOLAR EXPEDITION. '• r SIDNEY, June 11. A radio from the solar expedition states: “The warship Wellington left j Canton last night, for Apia, amid ' cheers from the Avocet. Prior to the [departure, Bettings, an American artist. presented Mitchie with a painting of the New Zealand .camp instruments, which kindly thought was appreciated. All will have happy recollections of the close friendship with the Americans and the cordial relations and cooperation Canton enjoyed. After the sustained suspense and activity at Canton, the party is resting to-day, discussing the successful observations, which members consider will compensate for the arduous weeks’ preparation and six thousand miles travel.
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Hokitika Guardian, 12 June 1937, Page 5
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