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Bowman fatality inquiry report details flame thrower tragedy
Inquest into the death of Mr Ellis at Bowman on Friday June 9 reveals he sustained extensive burns from a flame thrower while on property. Coroner and assisting officials describe shock and burns. evidence notes inflammable liquid and grass ignition. Witnesses include Sgt Hughes and Dr Munro. findings attribute death to burns and shock with the device used as contributing cause.
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Thomas Bilis
Bowman
Mr. Ellis
Munva
Riis
Paror
Blackbiries
Ev Bowman
Flett
W. T. Hughes
J. W. Fiawidim
Ant
Hawdon Ant
Hiawdon
Ippengril
Eilis Wien Gody
Face Bun
FV. Munro
Ellis