FIRE ON A STEAMER.
MATCHES IN THE CARGO. By Mciraph—Press ASsn.-Copyri S M. tj, t „ Cl,Hfltl -»»rch. Jan." IS. ihe Te Amu, which was timed lo leave Lyttelton for Napier and Git borne l ast ni g U> m nn( - mg to an outbreak of (ire ' Shortly before the intended time of departure, one of the engineers, whilst in specting and oiling the tail-shaft not wed unusual heat. He Immediately informed Captain Platts, who decided to d.scharge the cargo. The Union Company's permanent hands were put" on ,-J»noaded a quantity of produce, and •i small fire was located in No 4 hold A box of wax- matches were found in the bottom of the hold, also a number of umgmted matches lying about. It i,. thought that the box had been »nawed by rats, causing the contents ioVnite ■.and setting fire to some bags of oats ' J Mr. Ferrier, ship surveyor, made ' a j thorough survey this morning, and the vessel i 8 expected to be ready to mil this a terr.oon Jow the matches got into (the hold it not known.
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Taranaki Daily News, 16 January 1920, Page 8
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182FIRE ON A STEAMER. Taranaki Daily News, 16 January 1920, Page 8
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