FIRE OUTBREAKS
CANTERBURY HOMESTEAD. (Presa Association.) WAIMATE, August 14. “Te Waimate” homestead, the residence of Mr E. C. Studholme, two miles from Waimate, was destroyed by fire this morning. The occupants, governess and maids, escaping safely. Mr and Mrs Studholme were absent in Christchurch.
The house and furniture are believed to have been insured for an amount in the vicinity of £6OOO. The homestead was linked with the early history of the district, the first building erected on the estate being a small cottage built in 1854 by John and Paul Studholme.
CHILDREN’S HOME DAMAGED.
WELLINGTON, August 14
The Levin Memorial Home for Children, at Berhampore, was the scene of an outbreak of fire early this morning. The premises are owned by the Wellington Ladies’ Christian Assn. The kitchen and playroom, with the contents, were severely damaged. Two bedrooms suffered, and also the dining room. The cause of the fire is unknown. The insurances were £3lOO building (New Zealand), £5OO on contents (Atlas).
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Greymouth Evening Star, 14 August 1928, Page 2
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