MARKHAM DISASTER
RECOVERING THE BODIES ROYALTY’S SYMPATHY (British ORlcia, tireless) (United Press Association) (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) RUGBY, May 11. The work of recovering the bodies from the Markham colliery continued throughout the night, and early this morning officials of the company and inspectors descended into the pit to make a preliminary examination to discover the cause of the explosion. Nation-wide sympathy is expressed with the bereaved families of the small village of Duckmanton, where most of the miners lived. One of the earliest messages received was from the King, who stated: “ The Queen and T were shocked to hear of the terrible explosion and the heavy loss of life involved. Please convey our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved relatives and tc those who are still in anxiety. We should like also to be informed how the injured are progressing.”
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 23499, 13 May 1938, Page 10
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