Waimate Bush Fire 1878

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DescriptionIn November 1878 a disastrous bush fire burned the Waimate Bush for over seven days, destroying many homes and timber mills.DateNov 1878Geolocation^[1]Geo location shows location of the town, not the exact location of the fire.SubjectDisastersEarly Settlers

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Publication

Waimate Bush before the fire. Image from 'Waimate, South Canterbury, New Zealand 1863-1913' edited by W.G. Russell. Publication available on this site.

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PlaceWaimate

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