From "The Cominco Magazine" April 1943
Two deaths at the Mine

Two tragic accidents occurred at the Sullivan Mine on March 18, bringing death to two well-known and respected employees of the mine.

Peter Buzan, barman, was working on a 30-foot ladder when a fall of rock broke one of the guy-wires leading from his ladder. He was thrown from the ladder, fracturing his skull. Born in Austria, Peter was an old-timer around the mine, having worked for the Company since 1926. He is survived by his wife, and four daughters Mildred, Pearl, Edith and Patricia. Mildred is stationed with the air force in Toronto, while the youngest daughter, Patricia is attending school here.

Harold Swan - amiably called "Dutch" by his many friends - was killed two hours later when he fell down a raise, fracturing his skull. Born in Slocan City in 1904, he worked in Slocan, Trail and Nelson before coming to Kimberley in 1936. He leaves to mourn his loss, his wife; a brother, Clifford of Kimberley; and his father Mayor Peter Swan of Slocan City.

Both men were well-respected citizens of the community and their fellow workers extend to the bereaved ones their sincere sympathy.