SERIOUS EIRE
HOMESTEAD DESTROYED (Per Press Association.—Copyright.; GISBORNE, July 8. A twelve roomed homestead on Puturua station owned by W. R. Bruce was destroyed by fire on Thursday night, occupants making a hurried exit. Praqticalv nothing was saved. The homestead had been the centre of social activity in the Kanakanaia district for many years, and. the contents included many valuable gifts received by Mr Brace and his wife on tile occasion of their 'wedding last year. The building was insured for £IOOO and furniture for £3OOO in the Commercial Union Office
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Hokitika Guardian, 8 July 1935, Page 5
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