BRIDGE ON FIRE
TAURANGA RAILWAY
A railway bridge about half a mile west of Omokoroa was discovered to be on fire early yesterday morning, states today's "New Zealand Herald." A goods train from Auckland crossed the bridge safely shortly after 5 o'clock, while- the structure was alight. The crew of the train extinguished the fire.
The bridge, which is a lengthy one, was found to be in an unsafe condition and temporary repairs are being effected. Passenger trains are running a little late and passengers are being transferred by road between Omoko•roa and Apata.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXVI, Issue 90, 13 October 1938, Page 5
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94BRIDGE ON FIRE Evening Post, Volume CXXVI, Issue 90, 13 October 1938, Page 5
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