FIRE AT RONGOTEA.
On Roiigolea correspondent telephoned to-day;—Last evening a seven-roomed house, owned and occupied, by Mr Arthur Beckman, of Rdngotea, was totally destroy ed by fire. The.family were milking at the time, and on hearing a noise proceeding from the house about 7 p.m., rushed out to find the building in flames. A bucket brigade was immediately organised, but despite its efforts, practically nothing was saved. The house was insured for £4OO, but' the • furniture . and effects were, not covered. Mr Beckman is a heavy loser, ashe values the house at £750 and the furniture ar about £2OO.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 397, 11 August 1921, Page 6
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99FIRE AT RONGOTEA. Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 397, 11 August 1921, Page 6
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