During the gale in lion,, itea an “old mail” rata tree, standing about. 50ft- high, ivas found to be ablaze near the top, having apparently been struck by the lightning (reports the Feilding Star). The tree burned all day despite heavy rain.
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Otago Witness, Issue 3518, 16 August 1921, Page 25
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42Page 25 Advertisements Column 4 Otago Witness, Issue 3518, 16 August 1921, Page 25
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