ANOTHER FIRE AT HASTINGS.
Napier, to-day. Another fire broke out at Hastings shortly after 12 o'clock last night, destroying P, A. Herman's auction mart, Palmer's herbalist premises, Palmer's junr. fruiterer's shop, and damaging Dewsnap's jewellery establishment. The fire originated in Herman's, which, containing inflammable contents, was speedily demolished. Good work by the brigade prevented further damage. The insurance on Herman's stock is £800 in the Norwich Union. Tho buildings, owned by K. Hayes, were insured for £200 in the Liverpool, London, and Globe. Palmer was insured for £300, and Palmer junr. for £75, both iv the North Queensland. Dewsnap's stock was insured for £100 in the Victoria, and tho building for £350 in the South British.
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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXIII, Issue 7546, 29 January 1896, Page 2
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116ANOTHER FIRE AT HASTINGS. Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXIII, Issue 7546, 29 January 1896, Page 2
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