MINING ACCIDENT.
A HEROIC ACTION, x MINER SAVED FROM DEATH. United Press Association—Copyright MELBOURNE, July 17. A sensational accident occurred in the Consolidated mine, Bendigo. A heroic act was witnessed. Three miners, Davis, D’Arcy, and Allen,. were working at sinking a shaft. Two shots were put in. The men ascended to the platform above. As Allen reached the platform he missed his • footing, and fell to. the bottom. Instantly Davis rushed down the ladder, despite the fact that the charges were due to explode any moment. He found Allen, and-dragged him about five feet, when the first charge exploded. The debris, however, was carried in the opposite direction. Then he endeavored to get in a safe place for the second explosion. When the latter occurred relief was sent down. Both men were found alive. Allen had a broken, log, but both were unhurt by the blast.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2557, 19 July 1909, Page 5
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146MINING ACCIDENT. Gisborne Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2557, 19 July 1909, Page 5
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