Fire At Papeete
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From Our Own Correspondent.
Papeete, July 7.
AFIRE, which might have had serious consequences but for the complete absence of wind at the time, broke out in the workshops of Messrs. Bambridge Dex ‘ter and Co. on the afternoon of June 20.
The conflagration started in the kapok ginnery and was due, it is stated, to a spark from the electric motor which operates the plant.
The flames very quickly spread to the adjoining workshops, which contained many valuable units for wood working and automobile repairs; it is feared that much of this machinery will be unfit for further use. Fortunately, on account of the calm ness of the day and the fact that there were many volunteers from the local garri son, and marines from the “Zeelee,” the fire was brought under control before any of the adjoining buildings were involved.
Messrs. Bambridge Dexter and Co.’s main premises escaped and also the Banque de I’lndo Chine, which is in close proximity.
Captain Wladyslaw Wagner, in the Polish yacht Javo 11., arrived at Suva, Fiji, from Western Samoa on July 12.
With, a young compatriot, he is making a leisurely cruise of the world.