FIRES.
(Per United Press Association.) INVERCARGILL, March 9. A large stable, grain, and trap-shed, belonging to Mr D. Scott, of Wallaoetown, were burnt down yesterday. The building was insured for £175, and the contents for £125, in tho Norwich Union office. The los 3 is estimated ait fully £300 above this. • MARTON, March 9. The Orofton Schoolhoueo was destroyed by firo on Sunday evening. All tho contents, including tho tcachcr's valuablo collection of books arid of records since the school opened, woro burnt. Tlioto is a strong suspicion of incendiarism, and tho polioo are investigating tho matter.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 12607, 10 March 1903, Page 5
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