NARROW ESCAPE
DOG GIVES ALARM.
SAVED FROM BURNING HOME.
(Per United Press Association.)
Wellington, September 26.
Wakened in the early hours by his Alsatian dog barking and knocking against a window, A. Birkett, land agent, of Eastbourne, found his house, which is situated on the Main road, on fire, the house and contents being completely destroyed. Mr Birkett made a quick escape from the burning building and was unable to save anything. He threw a pair of shoes out of the bedroom window, but these later were burned on the ground outside.
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Southland Times, Issue 21822, 27 September 1932, Page 5
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92NARROW ESCAPE Southland Times, Issue 21822, 27 September 1932, Page 5
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