FIRE IN SAMPLE ROOMS
A GOOD SAVE [Pn United Pbisi Association. | GISBORNE, April 30. The third lire in the business area in Gisborne within eight days occurred shortly before 5 o’clock this afternoon, when an outbreak was discovered in a suite of four sample rooms occupied by Mr Phil Pike in Lowe street. Smart work by brigadesraen prevented a spread of the flames, the damage being confined mostly to heat and water. The walls of some of the rooms were charred. Fairly large stocks of mercery, clothing, blankets, etc., were damaged to a considerable extent. The goods were the property of Messrs Bing, Harris, and Co., Wellington, and the National Woollen Mills, Aramoho. Particulars regarding the insurances were not obtainable to-night.
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Evening Star, Issue 21709, 2 May 1934, Page 3
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121FIRE IN SAMPLE ROOMS Evening Star, Issue 21709, 2 May 1934, Page 3
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