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Terrible Explosion
AT ABERSYCHAN.

180 LIVES LOST.

About half-past eight on Thursday morning, February 6th, 1890, a terrible explosion occurred at the Llanerch Colliery, Taly wain, near Abersychan. The colliers, about 230 in number, had only about commenced their day's work when the disaster occurred. The firemen having reported the pit free from gas, it is believed a sudden large blower must have been the cause, by coming into contact with the naked lights used in the pit. Great damage was caused at the pit-head. Rescue parties were formed immediately, but their work was much hindered by falls and after damp. By Friday night 167 bodies had been brought to the surface, and several are still missing. The total loss of life is expected to reach 180. The colliery is owned by Messrs. Partridge, Jones, & Co., Limited, of Newport, and is excellently fitted up with all the latest improvements in machinery and plant.

What mean all these groans and wailing,
And the mourning which I see?
Young and old are sadly wailing-
Gone are all their thoughts of glee;
Why are wives and children sorrowing-
Why can none give them relief?
Listen now, and I will tell you
What has caused this painful grief.