Pcb Ship On Fire
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Rabaul, Sept. 6.
PROMPT action by the Rabaul Fire Brigade, led by Police In spector Palmer, prevented serious damage by fire aboard the PCB vessel Katika, last night.
The fire was reported at 9 pm and the fire brigade was called. After a fierce fight the fire was controlled.
Extension to engine room or copra cargo would have destroyed the vessel. The fire apparently was caused by a native in the galley who was filling a lamp with spirit.
Estimated damage is £5OO.
In July and August, Sandy Creek Gold Sluicing Ltd., of New Guinea, recovered 123 oz. of gold from 1,800 cubic yards.