THE OIL OUTLOOK.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXIX, Issue 94, 10 June 1911, Page 6

THE OIL OUTLOOK.

(Per Press Association.) New Plymouth, June 10. Mr. J. !). Henry, the petroleum expert, cables to Messrs. Watkins and Fox that 1 bo situation in London has very greatly improved with reference to New Zealand oil, and that he is confident of success in the flotation of tlic new company. FIRE AT MARTON. BOA R DIN GROUSE BURNED. (Per Press Association.) Marton, June 10. A live at ‘Marton this morning destroyed Mrs. D. C. Betts’ Sandford boardinghouse, a two-storeyed building containing 23 rooms, and Sid. Amor’s stables. Practically nothing was saved in tbo boardinghouse as it was soon enveloped in flames. Eleven boareres escaped with few belongings. Plant at the stables was rescued. Messrs Lloyd and Co.’s building on the opposite side of the street was badly burnt and the stock damaged to the extent of £4OO. There was no water in the reservoir and the firemen worked under great difficulties. The chemical engines saved Lloyd’s premises. Insurances arc: Boardinghouse,. £BOO on contents and £3OO, both in the Atlas office. Amor’s stables, £IOO in Commercial Union. Lloyd’s stock (estimat'd to he damaged to the extent of £500) is covered in several offices.