FIRE ON COMORIN.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18520, 18 March 1930, Page 9

FIRE ON COMORIN.

MAILS AND CARGO DAMAGED. (United Press Association—By IQectrio Telegraph—Copyright.) COLOMBO, March 16. In spite of the assurance of the local agents, there appears to have been considerable cargo and Australian mails damaged by the fire on the Comorin. Trunks, suitcases, etc., were brought to the Customs baggage room late last night, and passengers were seen sorting and seeking to rescue wearing apparel, which suffered from fire and water. Expert opinion is to the effect that the ship has not suffered much structural damage. Post Office clerks were sent aboard to examine the damaged bags and insured parcels and letters on the Comorin before she left port yesterday.

OUTBREAK ON HOBSON BAY. SLIGHT DAMAGE DONE. iUnited Press Association—By Klectrl* Telegraph —Copyright.) (Received March 18, 12.15 a.m.) SYDNEY, March 17. Fire broke out in the boiler room of the Hobson Bay to-night. Only slight damage was done, and the vessel, which sails for London tomorrow, will be delayed four hours.