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THE FIRE STILL BURNING.

MELBOURNE, Jan. 19. The Suevic has, arrived in Port Phillip, and her passengers .were landed. The latest report stated that the fire was still burning.

(Received Jan. 20, 9.10 a.m.) MELBOURNE, Jan. 20. The Suevic's fire started among 500 tons of copra and tallow in the lower hold on Thursday night. Several hours were spent in fighting it. "

It was supposed to have been checked, but the fire again broke out on arrival at the wharf.

A tug, equipped with fire-fighting apparatus, tackled the fire and continued pouring 'water down the hold. It is reported' that the fire has been got under.

The steamer has a valuable cargo, which is seriously damaged. The amount is not stated.

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Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LXII, Issue LXII, 20 January 1912, Page 5

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THE FIRE STILL BURNING. Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LXII, Issue LXII, 20 January 1912, Page 5

THE FIRE STILL BURNING. Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume LXII, Issue LXII, 20 January 1912, Page 5

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