THE BUSH FIRES.
[Feb Pbkss Association.) PAHIATUA, March 26. The officers of the Lands Department have scheduled the settlers’ statements of loss by the bush fires. These show that 308 buildings were destroyed, 10,553 sheep, 37 cattle and other stock to minor amounts. Value of fencing £3374, grass £7020,. value of houses, &c., £9286, other losses £7492, total £30,344. Insurances £5106. About 15,350 bushels of grass seed will be required to restore the burned patches. Less than £7OO has been received in subscriptions.
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Lyttelton Times, Volume XCIX, Issue 11539, 28 March 1898, Page 5
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83THE BUSH FIRES. Lyttelton Times, Volume XCIX, Issue 11539, 28 March 1898, Page 5
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