TERRIFIC EXPLOSION
MAN SEVERELY INJURED BORE SINKING MISHAP (Special to Times) TAURANGA, Friday Mr. H. Perkinson was' severely injured by an explosion of gelignite in the Katikati dairy factory, at Waitekohe. With his brother he was putting down a bore, and at Gsft. large boulders were encountered, necessitating the use of an explosive. A terrific explosion occurred, hurling the boring apparatus out. of the bore. Tliis struck Mr. Perkinson in the face, injuring an eye and fracturing his skull PREMATURE EXPLOSION i (Special to Times.) TAURANGA, Friday Mr. Charles J. Alcock, received serious injuries to head, body and eyes when a premature explosion occurred while blasting at 11. L. Anreen’s quarry at Papamoa. T- —.. '■■■ ■ _ . _ - j
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Waikato Times, Volume 122, Issue 20464, 2 April 1938, Page 11
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