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17/5/27 Wireman received burns whilst setting conduit for new mains (Taranaki Power Board). 9/6/27 Lineman killed due to shock and fall from pole (Wellington). 17/6/27 Operator received shock and burns due to handling 6,600-volt fuse through failure to use protective apparatus provided (Taranaki Power Board). 25/6/27 Boy playing on roof of cow-shed received burns due to contact with overhead lines (Thames Valley Power Board). 1/7/27 Horse electrocuted in Hamilton by accidental contact with 3,000-volt line. 13/7/27 Lineman severely injured by fall from pole (Hastings). 14/7/27 Operator severely burnt while operating 3,300-volt air-break switch, due to defective insulator (Manawatu-Oroua). 20/8/27 Child at Tikorea received shock from live fence-wire. 23/9/27 Engineer injured by fall from pole due to electric shock (Havelock North).