SHOCK AND BURNS
BOY SUCCUMBS. PETROL EXPLOSION SEQUEL. V (Per Press Association.—Copyright.) OAM.-VRU, Tliis Day. The death occurred in the Oamaru Hospital yesterday afternoon of Allan Hugh Dickson, of Eden Street, Qamarn, aged 11 years, from shock and burns received through the explosion of petrol in a tin. He was apparently endeavouring to rekindle a lire in the backyard of his home by throwing petrol on the ashes, when the petrol exploded, enveloping him in flames, causing severe burns to the face, and arms.
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Northern Advocate, 17 August 1933, Page 8
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