FIRE AT HAWERA.
MUCH DA.UAGE DONE
(United Tress Association.) HAWERA, July 3. Just a few minutes before 8 o'clock '.his morning, a fire was discovered in .he back of the premises of Tait (chem sq and Taylor (draper), in High street. T&e brigade motor was soon on the =,sbt and" found the first had a strong hold. an 4, the buildings being old, .preading very quickly. D spite the splendid pressure of water and the absence of wind, Tait's and Taylor's shops were gutted, as well as Catran's (confectioner) adjoining. Crystal's tobacconist's shop was badly - damaged. ind the top story ov. r Cataran's and Crystal's, used as a,Red Crors depot, .vas completely burnt. The buildings all belonged to the . Sutton Estate, ui'd were insured for £IOOO in the Standard Office; Tait's stock and fitings for £SOO in the Norwich Union; Taylor's for £I7CO in th- Phoenix; Tata-ran's for £345 in the Standard ; •.ud Red Crb-s dv:>ot for £6O in the -Mioenix. Crystal!'- insurance is not :nown. The fire was ir.ider control in three]uarters of an hour, but much damage vas don , and Tait, .Catalan, and the 3ed Cross are heavy losers.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LII, Issue 160, 4 July 1918, Page 8
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191FIRE AT HAWERA. Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LII, Issue 160, 4 July 1918, Page 8
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