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Auckland Star, Volume LII, Issue 213, 7 September 1921, Page 2

A wash-house adjoining a.hoiyse in VVaitangi Road, Ponsonby, occupied by Mr. Charles Grevatt, was partially destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon". The outbreak was suppressed by the City Brigade. About half-past four this morning the Devonport Fire Bri-ade was summoned to a house facing Cheltenham Beach. On arrival the firemen found the wash-house in flames residential premises in the neighbourhood heing in danger of being burned down. The brigade succeeded in confining the tlames to the one building, which, however. was practically destroyed, the damage being estimated at about £100. _ A property deal which was not a paying one was detailed at the court today. A witness stated that he had a ib-roomed house which was let for 16/ per week. Further M nest ions ellicited the information that the house was situated at Ohakune and was mortgaged for £1,250 so the rent received wa= much less than the interest to be paid. A witness stated in court this mornmg that he had to maintain his eon who was a returned soldier, but could Wtfen weWr" t0 d ° f ° r the PaSt We are still filing me,.'* fawn gabardine suits, worth 03/ for 35/, and smart styles in men's waterproof coats super ior quality value 05/ for 45/6._A S hley J s Busy Corner, Karangahape Road.—(Ad.)