THE MOUNT KEMBLA DISASTER.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 12425, 7 August 1902, Page 5

THE MOUNT KEMBLA DISASTER.

ANOTHER VICTIM REPORTED. SUBSCRIPTIONS AND SYMPATHIES. Press Association—By Telegraph-Copyricht. SYDNEY, August fi. (Received August G, n't 10,7 a.m.) Another boy rescued from the Mount

Kembla mine has succumbed. and two others have developed the effects of after damp. ' They were' taken to the' hospital, where there are now eight. Mr Bates, the inspector, also, had a relapse. The brother of the : boy Morrison was yesterday reported to be, killed. Ho is not included in the official list. This makes a total-of 88 or 89. . It is stated that three., others tiro still i missing.

■Tho cause of the explosion will not be known till the . official report is presented. > Arrangements are completed for a public meeting of sympathy, iii Sydney Town Hall, and the opening of subscription lists. Ine Mayor has already received about £300 unsolicited. The trustees of the Bulli disaster fund are arranging to transfer the balance' to. the Mount Kembla fund. A movement is afoot to erect a memorial in recognition of the bravery of Major M'Cabe and Mr Murray. THE KING'S MESSAGE., SYDNEY, August 0. (Received August 7, at 1.4 a.m.j The King has cabled his- deep .regret and condolences with the victims of- the Mount Kembla mine disaster. '

Tho Kelief I 1 in id i.s Loing largely Augmented. Lists have boon opened iu many centres. Tjiere are numerous subscriptions, which include £100 from tho Salvation Army and 50 guineas from the Rugby t'mou. i The other States are generously assisting.. THE DUNEDIN" RELIEF FUND. We have to acknowledge receipt bMhe following additional subscription: — J. F. M. Eraser ..: £22 0