THE TORAKINA ON FIRE.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, 6 March 1913, Page 5

THE TORAKINA ON FIRE.

United Press Association.—By Bleeteio Telegraph.—Copyright Rio de Janeiro, March 5. No. 8 cross bunker In the lower hold of the Turakiua is on fire, and is difficult to reach. Heavy damage to the cargo is expected. Received March 6, 0 a.m. Rio Janiero, March 6. The Turakina’s fire Ims reached the insulation butter. The burning hold is being flooded and passengers are landing. Received 'March 6,’’1l a.m. Rio Janeiro, March 5. The fire on the Turakiua is burning fiercely and anxiety for the safety of the ship. Received March 6, 1 p.m. Rio de Janeiro, March 5. The Turakina has been beached. Auckland, March 6. The Turakina’s cargo includes 21,737 boxes of butter, and 400 crates of cheese from Auckland, the esfcimateed value fo. b. at Auckland being about £70,000. [We are informed that the Rata Dairy Company shipped 341 boxes of butter and |Marton Dairy Company 50 crates of cheese by the Turakina. ]