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FIRE AT RACING STABLES

A HORSE DESTROYED.

(BI TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

CHRISTCHURCH, 10th Nov. About the time the Metropolitan Handicap was being run at Riecarton,it was seen that the stables owned by J. Barr, Epsom-road, Riecarton, were in flames. The stables were destroyed, and .one horse and a sheepdog perished. The fire was discovered by a small boy, who gave the alarm. There was no water available, and the fire burned itself out. Two of the racing horses, Humbug, winner of the Juvenile Plate, and Cantabile, who ran third in the Irwell Handicap, were in the stable, but were rescued. A new gig was destroyed. The origin of the firs is a mystery.

Secure yourself from loss by fire by insuring with the, Eagle and British Dominions 'Insurance Company, Ltd.,' Office. Panama-street. Prompt settle-' ment of claims is one of its leading features.—Advt.'

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Evening Post, Volume XCVIII, Issue 114, 11 November 1919, Page 10

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FIRE AT RACING STABLES Evening Post, Volume XCVIII, Issue 114, 11 November 1919, Page 10

FIRE AT RACING STABLES Evening Post, Volume XCVIII, Issue 114, 11 November 1919, Page 10