FIRES.
SIX-ROOMED HOUSE BADLY
DAMAGED
MASTEKTON, Dee. 1
A six-rcomed house in Lansdown, a residential suburb of Mnsterton, was gutted by fire at 6.30 this evening. The house was owned and occupied by Mr H. J. Chesterman, who with his family, was home at the time of the outbreak. The fire bud a very strong bold when the alarm was given, and though the brigade was successful in suppressing it promptly the whole of the interior was demolished. Considerable clothin <t and linen were salvaged, but most of the furniture was destroyed. The house and contents were insured, but the amounts are not available.—P. A.
Protect yourself against losses by fire by insuring with the Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society, Ltd.— W. Lissant Clayton.
Be prepared. See that you have adequate insurance on your house and furniture. Consult The Mercantile and General Insurance Co. Ltd., Bull and Edwards, DistrLt Agents. l-j is a local Company with all it-s Capital . invested in New Zealand, therefore prompt settlements.
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Gisborne Times, Volume LXIV, Issue 10260, 2 December 1926, Page 3
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