WAIMATE'S FIRE OUT.
CARGO EXTENSIVELY DAMAGED.
(By Cable.—rrees Association.—-CopyrkM.) LONDON, May 28. " The fire in tho Waimato's cargo has been extinguished.
The hemp was much damaged, and fifty bales of wool were scorched. A quantity of worthless cargo was jettisoned.
The Waimate proceeds on her voyage to-morrow.
The New Zealand Shipping Company yesterday received 1 -the following, "cable regarding tho s.s. Waimate: — "Waimate fire, extinguished by water without, assistance. Expected to sail shortly. Damago not yet. ascertained, but 1200 bales hemp, 2-50 bales tmv. and 140 bales wool known to be damaged."'
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Press, Volume L, Issue 149814, 30 May 1914, Page 11
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92WAIMATE'S FIRE OUT. Press, Volume L, Issue 149814, 30 May 1914, Page 11
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