CASUALTIES.
• I mr | I FATAL EXPLOSION.' S Bj Telegraph —Pres. A.«oc1*tlo», DANNEVIRKE, August 28. j Michael Culloty, contractor, lost his 1 life in a distressing fatality this morning, through the explosion of material . used in road making. lie was sitting on a bed in the tent, while the explosives were being treated in a pan on the Are. A loud explosion occurred. Culloty staggered from the ! tent, and when his workmates rushed to him, he cried "I'm done,” expirI Ing before medical assistance could J reach him. I He leaves a widow and four children.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18356, 29 August 1929, Page 2
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95CASUALTIES. Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18356, 29 August 1929, Page 2
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