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Poverty Bay Herald, Volume LV, Issue 17234, 14 April 1930, Page 8

An eight-roomed dwelling on Mr. W. D. liVsiiar’s Arowhana station was destroyed by fire on Saturday. At the tithe of tin; outbreak Mrs. C. Scott was the only pc son on the premises, and her attempts t.> extinguish the flames with a chemical extinguisher proved unsuccessful. The smoke attracted Mr. J. N Spehec, manager, and three shepherds to the scene, and further efforts were made'with a hose to control the fire, but the dames had gained a strong hold bv ..this time and the attempts were fruitless. Apart from a few articles, the who]© of the contents were burned, hut the men kept the fire from spreading to an Adjoining stable and store. The building was insured for £550 in the Southern Union office, and the contents were covered by a policy for £75 in Hie same office. It is understood Mr. l.ysriar •wiTJ be a heavy loser. Make painting your house your Easter | job at home. All your requirements you cntfi obtain at Vincent’s, with expert advice to insure the best results. Ail paints are gharanfeed Trv the “(been That Stays Green,’’ and is non-poison* oits, for ‘the roof.