TERRIFIC EXPLOSION.
SUPPOSED TO BE CAUSED BY A GAS LEAKAGE. TWO MEN BURIED. Sydney, May J. A terrific gas explosion occurred today at Homebush. It completely wrecked a newly-built shop, and shattered the windows of neighbouring buildings. It also seriously injured two men. The shop was occupied by Riley and Co., estate agents. Mr Riley, jun., lit a spirit lamp, and almost immediately there was an explosion of gas, which is supposed to have leaked from new pipes. The whole building collapsed. Riley and his assistant were buried in the debris, and both are in a serious condition. A workman standing in front of the shop was blown across the road, but was practically uninjured.
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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIII, Issue 4, 2 May 1912, Page 5
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115TERRIFIC EXPLOSION. Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIII, Issue 4, 2 May 1912, Page 5
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