Ruatoria Bakery Destroyed By Fire
GISBORNE, Thu. (P.A.)—A bakery in'Ruatoria owned by Mr J. McDermott was' gutted by fire in the early hours of yesterday morning, but the fire brigade saved adjoining buildings. While Mr McDermott was lighting the oil fuel burner under the oven it exploded, knocking him down and spraying burning oil over the bakery. Although partially stunned by the blast, Mr McDermott unavailingly endeavoured to suppress the flames, and the fire had a strong hold when the .brigade arrived. The building and fittings were practically all destroyed.
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Northern Advocate, 9 December 1948, Page 7
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