AUCKLAND.
This Day. Great and disastrous fires have been prevalent in the Northern districts during the last few weeks, and is still raging. Standing forests, bridges, houses, pasture, ect., have all been caught in as food for the flames. Millions of feet of valuable kauri timber have been destroyed, some of it after being squared. Huts in which workmen lived have been consumed, together with all tools, bedding and apparel. Large numbers of cattle and sheep are missing. Some doubtless have been burned, while others may have plunged into the deep forest for shelter. The South British have received today a telegram from Captain Worsp, from the Taupo, stating that the Taupo's position is unchanged. He can pump out water in the after hold with ease, but must remove all coal, and the process is therefore slow. There is every chance of floating the vessel. By the Rowena, which sailed last night for Tauranga, Mr. Tinne and a diver were the passengers. The former will take charge of the pumps. It is expected that the steamer will now be floated in a few days, after the coal has been removed.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume VI, Issue 639, 1 March 1879, Page 2
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190AUCKLAND. Poverty Bay Herald, Volume VI, Issue 639, 1 March 1879, Page 2
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