A HASTINGS OUTBREAK.
CONSTABLE'S TIMELY ACTION
; V!..''.^': HASTINd^ December 16.: . I A fire at 2.30 this morning, 'starting in a Chinese restaurant in tlie main street," spread to the adjoining premises of Little and Fairey (butchers), William Kirchner (confectioner), and Mrs Ingram (draper). Tho flames had a good hold when the fire was discovered, and the shops were gutted. Nothing was saved. The insurances are not available.
The prompt action of Constable Connor saved the lives of Mr and Mrs Kirchner and their two children, who were sleeping in the upstairs portion of the premises.
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXXIII, Issue 8742, 16 December 1913, Page 4
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95A HASTINGS OUTBREAK. Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXXIII, Issue 8742, 16 December 1913, Page 4
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