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Ashburton Guardian

Location

Ashburton, Canterbury, New Zealand

Date

Aug 27, 1902

Page

4

Fatal Electric Shock Victim in Melbourne Accident

Reynold Callaghan twenty six an employee of Melbourne Electric Light and Traction Power Company died after contacting a live 4000 volt wire at Chapel Street Prahan while lowering a transformer. Fellow worker Ernest Copsey pulled him away using rubber gloves, but Callaghan later died from burns shock and gangrene leading to amputation and death. verdict accidental death and praise for Copsey.

Reynold Callaghan Melbourne Electric Light and ‘Traction Power Company Candler Callaghan Chapel Street Prahan Ernest James Copsey Ming Macintosh Alfred Hospital Copsey

Copper Hardening Mystery Promises Ancient Art Restored

A scientist announces a forgotten method to harden and temper copper used by ancient civilizations. He presents treated samples that cut steel, chisels that outcut steel tools, and hatchets that slice hard woods without dulling edges. Knives with razor edges are claimed.

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