FIRE.
Last night, at 9.30, a fire occurred in the New Brighton Borough Council's stables and storehouse, situated in Xelsou Street, in rear of the Public Librarv. the fire was well under control, when a drum of carbide exploded, and its flames could not be put out for some time. The damage to the building is estimated at £;">(>, which is covered by the State office. The contents of the building, including five tons of chaff, harness, and tools, were uninsured.
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Sun (Christchurch), Volume III, Issue 858, 9 November 1916, Page 2
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80FIRE. Sun (Christchurch), Volume III, Issue 858, 9 November 1916, Page 2
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