COLLAPSE OF A GRAIN STORE-
(Per United Press Association.)
Invercargill,- July 13. The large grain store of the National Mortgage and Agency Company in town was totally wrecked internally by the concrete blocks on which the columns stood which supported three floors being forced downward by the weight of produce stored. The quantity of grain was 3600 bags, which is said to be much under the capacity of the building. The roof was also strained by the loss of the centre supports. The entire interior will require to be reconstructed." The building was erected about two years ago. The walls have not suffered, the collapse being towards the centre ofthe building. The accident occurred between Saturday and to-day, there being no one on the premises.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 7294, 14 July 1885, Page 2
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