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been ahead of both Chinamen when the explosion took place. I have been a Manager of a Mine & I have heard the evidence of the different witnesses & I am of opinion that the Company could not have done other than they did at the time of the fire for the preservation of life & property under the circumstances.

Taken before me at Wellington (Robert Seath) 25th day of April 1879

Warna R Spalding

Coroner