Australian Fort in Danger
DYNAMITE UNDER 810 OVN. Dy Telegraph.—Press Association.—Copyright. THURSDAY ISLAND. April 28. A box containing thirty plugs of dynamite with a partially burned fuse attached, were found under the big gun at tho fort. It is believed an attempt has been made to blow up the fort, where a large number of live shells are stored. (The population of Thursday Island is largely alien, and the place is dominated by Japanese.)
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Southland Times, Issue 12122, 30 April 1908, Page 2
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74Australian Fort in Danger Southland Times, Issue 12122, 30 April 1908, Page 2
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