DESTRUCTIVE FIRES.
Blenheim, this day. Tub residence of Mr Young, Town Clerk of Picton, was burned down last night. A
portion of the contents was saved. Tho cause is supposed to bo tho Hume of a candle igniting a curtain. The building was insured in the Colonial Office for £150.
Another fire occurred at Clarence Bridgo yesterday morning. A contractors building and ofliees were destroyed with their contents, including books, papers, and clothing. Tho causo is unknown. They woio insured in tho Royal Ofiico for £li"0 on tho buiidings, and £100 on tho stock.
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Auckland Star, Volume XVII, Issue 201, 27 August 1886, Page 2
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