Big Fire at Masterton
The most serious’ and spectacular fire recorded in Masterton for years occurred shortly after five o’clock yesterday morning, when the large drapery establishment of Hugo and Shearer, in Queen Street, was completely destroyed. The damage is estimated at many thousands of pounds.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 69, Issue 208, 2 September 1944, Page 4
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76Big Fire at Masterton Manawatu Times, Volume 69, Issue 208, 2 September 1944, Page 4
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