The Bulli Mine Disaster.
Sydney, March 25. The work of recovering* the bodies at the Bull! mine js being rapidly carried on. Al- ' ready 56 bodies have bßen recovered, most of them being horribly mutilated. Several were ] obtained from the . western drive, which is nearest the seat of the explosion. It is t expected that the work will be concluded to- , day. It is now stated that the total number 1 of miners killed is 83, Liberal contributions \ for the relief of the sufferers are being received 1 from all parts of the colony. Midnight. Latest accounts from Bulli report that 75 bodies have been recovered. It is now stated - that only 77 men were in the mine when the a explosion took place. Large amounts of v money are being subscribed in aid of the ? sufferers. °
(Received March 26 at 11.30 a.m.) Sidney, March 26. The, latest news from Bulli states that eighty-three bodies have been recovered, and xt is believed there are no mere in the mine, Hie search, however, continues. Melbodknb, March 26. A special to the.. A rgus from Bulli says the miners complain of the number of unskilled men who were employed in the mine, and that the inspection was performed in a perfunctory manner.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XXI, Issue 72, 26 March 1887, Page 2
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