Dr. Featherston, says the “ Home News” of August 24tb, had taken offices within a few doors of those of the AgentGeneral of Victoria, and was to enter upon them in a day or two. New Bills. —The Hon. Mr Sewell has, in the Legislative Council, given notice of motion for leave to introduce a bill to amend the Friendly Societies Act, 1867, and a bill relating to Insurance Companies. Fatal Accident at the Caledonian Mtne. —The Auckland papers give the fellowing particulars of a recent accident at the Caledonian claim, causing the instant death of a miner named Thomas Dunstan. The accident occurred at about a quarter to six o’clock. Dunstan was at work on the main workings of the mine, towards the Golden Crown boundary. He had just discharged a blast, and with the usual precaution of an experienced miner, proceeded towards the face, sounding the walls and roof as he went. Just before he reached the face an immense block, evidently loosened from its connection by the concussion, fell on the unfortunate man, striking him on the face and extending downwards to the chest, which was completely crushed in, and also cutting and bruising tbe body in various places, lacerating one of the arms frightfully. Death must have been immediate.
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New Zealand Mail, Issue 39, 21 October 1871, Page 12
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