NEW ZEALAND.
(PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM 3.) STRATFORD, December 17. The bush fires which have been prevalent during the late spell, of dry weather, assumed dangerous proportions yesterday, owing to a strong northerly wind, and in several cases dwellings narrowly escaped destruction. The residence of Mr Allsworth, editor of the Egmont Settler, was only saved by the efforts of the Stratford Fire Brigade. WELLINGTON, December 17. An extraordinary Gazette further adjourns Parliament to February 18th. DUNEDIN, December 17. Mr H. S. Fish was to-day elected Councillor for the South Ward in the city by a majority of 156 over Mr Shaddock, his opponent. -
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Press, Volume LIII, Issue 9603, 18 December 1896, Page 5
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