NARKUNDA MYSTERY
CAUSE OF EXPLOSION. BOMB RUMOUR DISCOUNTED, (United Press Association —By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) COLOMBO, July 16. Tlie fifth victim of the explosion in the No. 6 bold of the Narkimda was L. Hall, a bellboy. Those injured include G. Blaxham, chief steward, and C. Terry and and C. Farrel, assistant stewards. Tiic remainder are Goanese, suffering mainly from severe burns. The explosion was terrific and two members of the crow were hurled 35ft. across the deck. One was picked up dead and the other, who was unrecognisable, later succumbed.
The tragedy occurred while the firefighters had assembled at the after hatch in which the Ceylon mails were stored. The port doctor, who was departing from the liner after tho customary inspection, was recalled and attended the victims. The police have discounted a rumour that a bomb was discovered.
London officials of the P. and 0. Company said that if a bomb was responsible the explosion would have occurred first and would have been followed by fire, but the reverse was the case. “\Ye are at a complete loss to explain the mystery.” officials added, and hoped the Narkimda would sail for Australia on July 17.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LIX, Issue 194, 18 July 1939, Page 8
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