DAMAGED BY FIRE
AN AUCKLAND OUTBREAK,
(BI TELEGRAPH.—PRESS ASSOCIATION.)
AUCKLAND, This Day., A fire occurred at 7.30 o'clock last night in a three-storied building in Fortstreet owned by H. 0. Wiles and occupied by H. 0. Wiles, itd., merchants, and Norden Company, Ltd., dairy produce merchants. The fire originated in the basement, where a large amount of dairy produce was stored. The lire brigade prevented the flames from spreading to the upper parts of the building, though the ground floor was burned through and a pile o£ cases precipitated below. Norden's stock in'the building was insured for about £3000 with the United ' Office. Wites's stock was not damaged except by smoke and steam. The building was insured for £5000 in the United Office, and Wiles's stock for £3360 in the same office.
Secure yourself from loss by fire By insuring with the Eagle Star and British Dominions Insurance Company, Ltd., Office, Panama-street. Prompt settlement of claims is one of its leading features.—Advt.
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Evening Post, Volume CIII, Issue 141, 17 June 1922, Page 6
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162DAMAGED BY FIRE Evening Post, Volume CIII, Issue 141, 17 June 1922, Page 6
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