THE TASMANIAN MINING DISASTER.
FLOODING THE MINE
(United Press Ansociatioh.—Copyright.!
HOBART, October 23
A conference of the Mount LyeM directors and mining inspectors decided that tho only way to check the fire was to flood the mine. A stream to be deflected to pour in 138,000 gallons daily. It is anticipated a similar quantity will peroolata from the bottom levels. Brattices are being placed in the outlets, practically sealing the mint*. The relatives of the missing left in are to be advised when the bodies are recovered.
A public meeting, attended by the Governor and the Premier arranged for «, general relief fund..
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Wanganui Chronicle, Issue 12856, 24 October 1912, Page 5
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