DISASTROUS FIRE AT BLUFF.
[Per Press Association.] INVERCARGILL, Last Night. A disastrous fire occurred a I <i o'clock this morning at. the Shaw Savill Company's storerooms at Bluff. When discovered, the. fire had a good hold, and delay was occasioned in fighting the flames by a shortage of hose, but the Harbour Board's hose was obtained and fire gof, under' by nine. The stores were completely gutted and a house nearby partially wrecked by falling debris. A large quantity of grain and wool was stored in the building. The insurances are. not available. Insure with The Hartford Eire Insurance Company, Ltd. Surplus assets £12,000,000. Chief agent R. Davia F.P.A.N.Z., Spooner's Buildings.*
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Manawatu Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 2694, 12 July 1923, Page 5
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111DISASTROUS FIRE AT BLUFF. Manawatu Times, Volume XLVI, Issue 2694, 12 July 1923, Page 5
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