Mr Arblaster first built his factory in 1884. It burnt down the following year. It was rebuilt in 1886 and was destroyed by an explosion during 1887 when eight lives were lost. The factory was once more rebuilt but blew up in 1888 when a lad was killed. It was built again, but on 11 December 1890 was once more wrecked by an explosion. William Perry
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Mr Arblaster built his factory in 1884 and it burnt down the following year. It was rebuilt in 1886 and was destroyed by an explosion during 1887 when eight lives were lost.The factory was once more rebuilt but blew up in 1888 when a lad was killed. It was built again, but on 11 December 1890 was once more wrecked by an explosion.

Source: The End Of An Era: Life In Old Eaglehawk And Bendigo

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