FIRE.
ASHBURTON, this day.
A fire occurred yesterday morning, when a dwelling at Eastbet occupied by Mr Andrew Simpson was destroyed. The brigade was out smartly, but the building was gutted. The family was away at the time and the place locked up. The cause is unknown. The house was owned by J. Lennard and insured in the Victoria for £130; furniture insured for £50 in the New Zealand office.
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Auckland Star, Volume XXXIV, Issue 2, 2 January 1903, Page 2
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70FIRE. Auckland Star, Volume XXXIV, Issue 2, 2 January 1903, Page 2
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