Fort Ballance Explosion.
- T At the coroner's inquiry concerning the death of Gunner Palmer, the victim, of the explosion at Fort Ballance- Capta-in Ilume. commandant df the artillery, said the gun had been in use a little over three yearsAbout 20 rouncl* had been fired at the time of the accident.- Witness shifted his position before the- firing started 1 to a> position away from the direct rear of the gun, because he did not like standing immediately behind gmns while they were firedItr. Miiison dc]To«ed that deceased's riglit; arm was pvactically blown offThere was a, wound in the side, and probably the lungs were ruptured.The inquest was adjourned so that some of the men in tho hospital may be able to! give, evidenceI =====
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Thames Star, Volume XXXXI, Issue 10458, 5 November 1904, Page 1
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124Fort Ballance Explosion. Thames Star, Volume XXXXI, Issue 10458, 5 November 1904, Page 1
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