FIRES.
The ox plosion of a kerosene stove tit iho residence of Mr O. W. Snritt'f manager of the Cheviot branch Bank of New Zealand, on TwidHfM afternoon, very nearly resulted disesflj trously. Had it not boon for promot action of Miss Shecds, -wb&ti cJosed all the doors and cyoled f<*|s assistance, and the facl of the bcinp; plastered, tho whole would liave been totally destroyed. Bj-w tho assistance of willing helpers tttfffi| fire was got under. The damage is about £20. v&r; (PRESS ASSOCIATION TELEGRAM.) WELLINGTON, March 3.11 Tlie Paikakariki Hotel. leased wl Mr Hilton, and owned by Mr AnvflttS was destroyed by fire . this niornii*#| Nothing was saved but the; niano. li'ttm supposed that tho fire started in Pt»§ dining-room. ?s£&
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Press, Volume LXV, Issue 13364, 4 March 1909, Page 8
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