WAIHI NEWS.
(By-Ttfegrarfk-oJOfrft Correspondent) .. WAIHL thie-day, A aeven-roottjpd: residence ie , Bulltowntdad, owned by G. j. Martin, tsbs burned to the ground at 10.30 tiiis morning. The furniture, with the; exception of a few articles valued at £10, was all destroyed. Mrs. Martin had only left the house a qiiartef of all" houf, feverythmg being ajK parently fcafe, when a neighbour noticed the place on fire. "Lite fire brigade was shortly in: attendance, but no -water was for fire purposes, and a good ■wind was' blowing. T2re house was demolished remarkably .quack. _ .. Tie inaurarWSEa are. £200 on house, and. £95 on furniture and effects. The buildings were ■valued at £350, and \ the furniture at £150. Tne place Vras recently renovated. The origin of the fire is a mystery. A small fire had been left in the stove.
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Auckland Star, Volume XLII, Issue 23, 30 January 1911, Page 2
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