THE BIG GUN ACCIDENT.
THE WEAPON AN OLD ONE
United Puess Association —Copyright,
MELBOURNE, Jan. 14
The injured gunners are progressing satisfactorily. The gun is an old one. It had been in the fort for 20 years. It is suggested that the accident was caused by the lock becoming defective through wear. A board of officers has been appointed to inquire. Lord Kitchener expressed regret at the disaster.
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Gisborne Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2711, 15 January 1910, Page 5
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68THE BIG GUN ACCIDENT. Gisborne Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2711, 15 January 1910, Page 5
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