Temperatures in Hastings early yesterday morning were only just above freezing point, and several householders were convinced that there was a slight frost. Tho official observer at Cornwall Park, Mr. H. Nelson Fowler, states that tho temperature was 33 degrees. Damage to portion of a wash-house and to some of the contents was caused when fire broke out at tho residence of Mr. E. Ferguson, contractor and builder, in George's Drive, Napier, yesterday morning. The Central Fire Brigade put out the blaze before any serious financial Joss was Buffered. It is believed that sparks from the copper fire were the cause of the trouble.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 62, Issue 55, 6 March 1937, Page 2
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