MAN SWEPT ROUND
SHAFTING AT THE ST GEORGE MINE.
CONDITION CRITICAL
On the 5 July 1908, Amadeo (Andrew) Thomas Sarte, 59 years of age, and employed in general work on the surface, met with a dreadful accident at the St. George mine on Thursday afternoon last. It appears that
the unfortunate man was in the act of removing a belt from the elevators off the brace, and an oil-coat he was wearing caught between the shafting and the belt, with the result that he was whirled round the shafting at an alarming rate. The man’s fearful plight was first noticed by Dave Hough shoveling at the “cracker,” and the latter immediately apprised
J. H.Han is, underground manager, who stopped the oil-engine as quickly as possible. Assistance was promptly rendered to extricate Sarte from the shafting by Harris, Hough, Joe
Thompson, Ted Click, Bob Brown, T. Coon (Son in Law), and others. A knife had to be used m the operation to free the man, and Dick McDougall mounted a horse and summoned Dr. Ashton, who arrived at the scene of the accident in quick time.
Mt Magnet Hospital
The doctor made an examination of the injuries inflicted, and ordered the sufferer’s removal to the hospital. So serious was Sarte’s condition at the institution that Dr. Ashton pronounced his recovery as doubtful, the poor fellow’s back having, it is feared, been broken, while there were numerous abrasions about bis body and arms, and also marks and bruises on the head. At 10 o’clock in the evening Sarte made a statement before Mr. J. II. Thomas, J.P., in the presence of his wife and family, mine officials, Dr. Ashton, and officers of the A.W.A. The sufferer passed a fairly good night, having slept at intervals, but complained of pain
about the shoulders, and his condition at latest is regarded as critical. Sarte is an old and respected resident of the Murchison, his advent on the field dating back over II years
since. He is a member of the M.U.I.O.O.F., Mt. Magnet, and is also financial on the books of the local branch of the Amalgamated Workers Association, having only joined the
union some six weeks ago.
Obituary:- http://bit.ly/28WrH9I
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Moya Sharp
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My name is Moya Sharp, I live in Kalgoorlie Western Australia and have worked most of my adult life in the history/museum industry. I have been passionate about history for as long as I can remember and in particular the history of my adopted home the Eastern Goldfields of Western Australia. Through my website I am committed to providing as many records and photographs free to any one who is interested in the family and local history of the region.
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Great but sad article Moya – thanks for sharing
Hi Moya,
Are there any pictures of Amadeo as I believe he was my Great Grandfather.
Thankyou,
Leonie
Sorry Leonie Im not sure what you mean. Amadeo isnt in that particular story about the St George accident.
There is no date on this article.
My apologies, it was 5 July 1908, I have now added this to the post, thanks for letting me know.