CAMP DESTROYED
WHILE MAN WAS SWIMMING. ‘v' .?• ' < f ■ . .y. : ' LONG WALK WITHOUT CLOTHES, (Per Pres * Association — Copyright DUNEDIN, December 20. An unemployed gold miner camped about 25 miles above Glenorchy. Central Otago, liad an. unfortunate experience last week. - His mate had gone into the township for supplies, anj to attend a dance. During the afternoon, the remaining partner took off his clothes and entered the river for a swim. Presently he heard several explosions. Hurrying back to the camp, Jie found that it had been completely destroyed by fire. The explosions were caused by oartrmlgos bursting as the fire reached them. Left without a stitch of clothing or personal property, lie wag compelled to walk five miles'to the nearest, camp, and there to borrow sufficient attire to see him to Glenorchy.' Public /Sympathy with the two men in their misfortune has been shown by generous gifts of groceries and money with which to replace their property;
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Hokitika Guardian, 21 December 1933, Page 4
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