BALL OF FIRE
SYDNEY March 13. Mr. Clothier, a resident of Claremont, on the Derwent, Tasmania, had a terrifying experience during a thunder storm there last week. According to bis description of the occurrence, Mr. Clothier was walking along the by road which connects Sky Farm read and the limekiln at Claremont Vl.ea a "ball of fire,” about twice the size of a football, fell from the sky jind exploded at a spot that seemed to be only a few yards from where he was standing. Sparks, fames, and
i coloured lights shot out in all direetions as the ball burst with a noise similar to that of a large shell exploding. Although badly shaken as a result of concussion, Mr. Clothier did not suffer any injury. An examination of the roadway where the explosion occurred did not reveal any trace of foreign matter, nor was the ground marked in any way. According to Mr. Clothier a fire ball fell on the eastern side of the Derwent at the same time as that at Claremont. Ball lightning is extremely rare. It consists of a highly luminous ball, moving at moderate pace, az.d disappears with an explosion.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXI, Issue 18974, 27 March 1924, Page 6
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196BALL OF FIRE Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXI, Issue 18974, 27 March 1924, Page 6
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