LEAKING PETROL CARGO
MEN OVERCOME BY FUMES. By Tologva^i—Press Assn. —Copyright. Sydney, Sept. 3. Eight men were overcome by fumes from leaking petrol ting which were being unloaded from the motor-ship Brand. Two were sent to hospital in a serious condition. The six others were treated on board ship. After the men had been rescued from the hold in which they were working, all work was supended on the ship. It is thought that bad weather on the voyage from Colombo damaged the tins and caused the leakage.
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Taranaki Daily News, 4 October 1929, Page 4
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88LEAKING PETROL CARGO Taranaki Daily News, 4 October 1929, Page 4
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