STRUCK BY SLING
WATERSIDE WORKER INJURED From Our Own Correspondent WHANGAREI, Today. A broken arm and severe cuts on the head were received by Mr. B. Morgan, a waterside worker, while unloading the steamer Claymore at the Whangarei Town Wharf yesterday. When hoisting a sling containing several heavy packages the sling snapped, striking Mr. Morgan a glancing blow on the shoulder. He received medical attention and was then conveyed to the Whangarei Public Hospital, where he is reported to be progressing favourably.
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Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 812, 5 November 1929, Page 7
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82STRUCK BY SLING Sun (Auckland), Volume III, Issue 812, 5 November 1929, Page 7
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