Fire in Wellington
MUCH DAMAG - TO A RESTAURANT. Per Press Association. WELLINGTON, Oct. 30. The restaurant in Cuba Street known as "the Marble Bar was considerably damaged by fire early this morning. A policeman gave tho alarm. Four occupants of a room above escaped in their night attire ou to the verandah of tb. Hotel Bristol, adjoining, in which threo boarders in the northern wing —almost above the seat of the fire —were driven 'from their rooms by fire, smoke, and water, one losing all his possessions. The good work of the brigade saved tho Hotel Bristol, which, along with the Marble Bar, is owned by G. and F. London, of Petone, and insured in the State office. Joseph Avnerich,, proprietor of the Marble Bar, is covered by a policy in the Norwich Union for £2l6(f on furniture, fittings, and stock.
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Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 7301, 31 October 1933, Page 8
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141Fire in Wellington Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 7301, 31 October 1933, Page 8
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