LAST NIGHT'S CABLES
THE AISGILL DISASTER.
DEATH OP SIR ARTHUR DOUGLAS By Telegraph—Press Anoocialion —Copyright. LONDON, September 10. A rcscuor stated' that ho and others attempted to liberate Sir Arthur Douglas from a burning carriage, but wore driven back by the intense heat. Sir Arthur Douglas's legs woro buried in debris. , Subsequently the woodwork burned away, partly liberating ( him. Tho rescuer's arms were burnt in the work of extrication.
A SUGGESTION. As a result of tho Aisgill disaster many railway engineers favour a third man on tho engine. They point out that drivers' and firemen's work has become more onerous and exacting.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 10871, 11 September 1913, Page 1
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