ARSON AT BLENHEIM.
THE SCARE REVIVED.
(BY TELEGRAPH—PRESS ASSOCIATION,)
. Blenheim, this day, An evident attempt to burn down the master's house at the public, school, was made ab midnight, The fire originated in the dining-room at the back of the house, Tho wall just under the window burned, and the flames spread round the wall, The family was absenb ab Nelson, and only Mr Lucas's brother was on the premises, He (.bates thab he heard a heavy body falling, and running oub of bhe bedroom found the apartment in flames, The alarm was given and bhe fire quickly subdued, The affair is very .mysterious, Two hours later the ' build-: ing was discovered pn lire again, in, two other places. While young- Lucas and his neighbour were running out to give the alarm the iorjner fell in p, fib. This time the building was destrpyed, h"t some furniture was saved, It is ft clear case of arson.
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Auckland Star, Volume XX, Issue 95, 23 April 1889, Page 5
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