THE PONGAROA BUSH FIRE
MANY BUILDINGS DESTROYED. Per Prehs ABsopTATJ^,' , '. Dannevirke, January 19. Reports from the coastal districts indicate that extensive damage was done. In addition to Hie loss already announced, the following settlers arc reported to have had residences and outbuildings destroyed: Messrs Franklin Bros, and Messrs Murray. Pomjcaroa; Messrs Gardiner and Yeoman, Wainiiro. two bouses and a mill; Mr Willcox, Wuimiro, store, house, and 1 smithy; Messrs A. W. J. Davidson; and Small. Weber, houses destroyed A DOCTOR'S NARROW ESCAPE. ! . STUNNED BY A FALLING TREE j AND CAR DESTROYED. D.muevirke, January 19. ! Dr. Wilkins, of Akitio, who recently commenced practice in that district. ' had a narrow escape of losing his life. He was'summoned to. attend an injured boy, named Coe, P.t Kakaunai, and had to pierce the fire-infested area A burning tree caught his motor car, ! and the doctor was overcome. He ; was unconscious when found, and remained so all night, but is now quite recovered.
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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 16, 20 January 1915, Page 7
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158THE PONGAROA BUSH FIRE Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXV, Issue 16, 20 January 1915, Page 7
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