FIRES.
Per Press Association. . v FEILDING, August 19.'* - The, Chellham Hotel, owued by Mi; E. Riddiford', and leased by Mr ,S. 'if, ft. Evans, was totally destroyed l»y fife at 2.30 this morning. The only t*cu> pants were Mr Evans and his wife arid* child, and ona boarder.' They had a narrow escape, vonly getting out with their night-clothes on. The origin of"i£ho;flr« is unknown. The adjoining ,, including a general store and post offijJevi were saved with ] difficulty. t The„. buildup, a, large two storey, olie, wap'b'urntf to'lfira ground in fifteen minutes. The instflrj.,ances are not available. Mr Eyansj; ia :■■ ( very well known in the; district as u, footer 'Ajj", ball referee, > k '}-JL
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Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13677, 20 August 1908, Page 5
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114FIRES. Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13677, 20 August 1908, Page 5
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