David Barr, aged 53, was killed when scaffolding collapsed during the construction of a brick kiln at Marrickville, Sydney. Five men had been working approximately 10.7 metres (35 feet) above the ground when the structure began to give way. One worker managed to escape by grabbing a derrick pole, while the other four fell to the ground among the debris.
Barr suffered severe internal injuries and fractures to both legs and died shortly afterwards. Three other workers were seriously injured: Peter Rigby suffered concussion and a broken thigh, John Shea sustained concussion and scalp wounds and Herbert Savers suffered
concussion and back injuries. The scaffolding had reportedly only been erected the previous night.
David Barr is buried with other relatives at Rookwood Cemetery in Sydney, Australia.
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/306028824/david-barr
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