Explosions During Fire
DETONATORS AND SHOTGUN AMMUNITION Per Press Association. AUCKLAND, July 20. A general store and post office conducted by Messrs. A. and L. Scholium at Pulioi, near Warkworth, was completely destroyed by firo early this morning. ” 11'hen observed by a neighbour the fire had a good hold. A quantity of gelignite and detonators was stored in the building, the detonators exploding during tile fire. Shotgun ammunition also exploded, pellets being found on the other tilde of the river after tho Only the safe and scales from the storo were saved. Two safes iu tho post office behind the storo were destroyed.
Insurances so far known arc £IOOO on tho building and contents with the Alliance Co.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 170, 21 July 1939, Page 7
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118Explosions During Fire Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 170, 21 July 1939, Page 7
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