LAUNCH BADLY DAMAGED
FIRE FOLLOWS EXPLOSION (Per Press Association.) AUCKLAND, Dec. 6 A loud explosion on the fishing launch Huana at the waterfront at 6 a.m. to-day, was followed by flame and smoke. John Sanderson and another man were assisted ashore, the latter being unhurt, but Sanderson suffered severe burns to his feet and logs. The explosion was caused by a light coming in contact with benzine fumes. The fire brigade extinguished the flames, but the launch was badly damagc<l- ,
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 71, Issue 290, 7 December 1928, Page 6
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80LAUNCH BADLY DAMAGED Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 71, Issue 290, 7 December 1928, Page 6
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