FIRES IN THE COUNTRY.
RESULT OF DRY WEATHER. EXTENSIVE DAMAGE DONE. URGENT NEED FOR RAIN. [BY TELEGRAPH — CORRESPONDENT.] TACJRANGA, Saturday. As a result of the continued dry weather log fires have occurred in the Kaimai district between Tauranga and Matamata. Much damage to fences and grass has been done and several settlers have been compelled to take precautionary measures to save their buildings. Rain is greatly needed in order to freshen up the pastures and promote the growth of maize and other crops.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LVI, Issue 17337, 8 December 1919, Page 6
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83FIRES IN THE COUNTRY. New Zealand Herald, Volume LVI, Issue 17337, 8 December 1919, Page 6
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