The Queenslander, Saturday 18 September 1886
(Brisbane, Queensland)

CHARTERS TOWERS, September 13
Edward Peters, a miner in the Dan O’Connell mine, met with a serious accident this morning. A hole was charged with dynamite, and the other men left for safety. Peters remained in what he thought was a safe place, though cautioned by his mates to come further away. When the explosion took place a piece of stone hit Peters on the right side of his head, fracturing his skull. He is not expected to recover.
 
September 15
Edward Peters, who met with an accident in the Dan O’Connell claim on Monday, died yesterday. A large piece of stone was found in his brain.

Contributed by Bob Bolitho