IMPLEMENT SHED BURNED
, An implement shed, a tractor, and aneagricultural drill were destroyed by fire on the property of Messrs P. and J. J. Brick at Rakaia last evening. The outbreak occurred about 8 p.m., and was attended by the Rakaia Volunteer Fire Brigade, but the brigade was unable to save any of the machinery. The shed and the tractor were covered by insurance, but the drill valued at between £lOO and £2OO, was not
Mr J. J. Brick suffered burns to his hands and face while attending the fire. L n t? a t later Seated at the Ashburton Public Hospital.
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Press, Volume LXXXIX, Issue 27038, 13 May 1953, Page 8
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