GENERAL TELEGRAMS.
NEW USE FOR RIFLE FIRE.
Uy Invercargill, Jlonday
Singular methods were applied to a falling chimney at Orepuki shale works. About twelve months ago the chimney was struck by lightning, and was datn"aged to such an extent that it split from top to bottom,, and a very considerable portion fell away. 'Hie portion remaining swayed playfully in the wind, and, as it threatened to fall on the adjoining buildings, it was decided to pull it down. The chimney was, however, so insecure that no workman could bo induced to carry out the work of affixing the tackle, and it was therefore decided to drill through the base of what remained of the chimney with rifle fire, and a .303 rifle and a stock of ammunition were procured. At a safe distance a rifleman set about putting bullets into the base of the chimney and, after a good deal of chipping, the structure tottered and fell to the ground. It was stated that the amount of ammunition used approximated two hundred pounds.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 23, 17 June 1914, Page 3
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173GENERAL TELEGRAMS. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 23, 17 June 1914, Page 3
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