FIRES.
AUCKLAND, November 5. A two-storey building in Upper Queen street, known as Greerton’s Private Hotel, was destroyed by fire at 2 o clock this morning. i£ighteen boarders escaped unhurt, with the exception of a son of Mrs Howard (occupier of the house), who either jumped from the high balcony or fell from the ladder. The contents of the building were destroyed, except a few personal belongings which were saved by the boarders. the boarders. Young Howard died during the afternoon. At the inquest a verdict was returned of death by misadventure.
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Otago Witness, Issue 3061, 13 November 1912, Page 65
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