FIRES
NAPIER, January 29,
Another fire broke out at Hastings shortly after twelve o'clock last night, destroying P. A. Herman's auction mart, Palmer's (herbalist) premises, Palmer, jun-'s (fruitsrer) shop, and damaging Dewsnap'o (jeweller shop). The fire originated in Herman's premises, which, containing inflammable contents, were speedily demolished. Good Woik by the brigade prevented further r'atnage. Insurances: On Herman's stock, £BOO in the Norwich Union, and on the building (which was owned by Mr Thayeß) £350 in the London and Li verpooland Globe; Palmer, £3OO, and Palmer, jun., £75, both in the North Queensland ; Dcwsnap's stock, £IOO in the Victoria, and his building £350 in the South British.
The Hawke's Bay Timber Company's Mill at Danevirke was totally destroyed by fire between one and two this morning. The origin is unknown. Lately a considerable sum has been spent in improving the machinery. The insurances are not ascertainable.
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Evening Star, Issue 9915, 29 January 1896, Page 2
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146FIRES Evening Star, Issue 9915, 29 January 1896, Page 2
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