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WELLINGTON March 14
The long, dry spell Ims had the effect of parching the hills surrounding the city, and many .grass fires at various times have caused anxiety to sub urban residents.
Today the populous locality of Khan.-lallali had its turn, Beginning wiih an outbreak in the grass be*iuu the railway
the rail why line, apparent I v originating from ;i locomotive spark, the flumes spread rapidly, ami threatened many residences. Willing workers were soon organised into (ire-lighting units, and stemmed the advanea of the names. • hit' house owned by Palmer, who is in camp, was destroyed. The Town Hall and Captain AlcArthur's residence nearby shared the same fate. The City Fire Brigade's chemical engine went out. and mounted police also assisted, Tht- worst danger is now past, bnl watchfulness is still necessary.
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Greymouth Evening Star, 16 March 1917, Page 2
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