FIRES.
GREAT LOSS OF BOOKS. Press Association-By Telegraph-Copyright NEW YORK, A lav 25? A fire occurred at tlie warehouse of the Society for the Promotion of Christian Knowledge, in Northumberland Avenue. .Twenty-five thousand pounds worth of books were da.maged. PRINTING OFFICES DAMAGED. Per Press Association. HAMILTON, May 2G. A fire occurred in tlio Waikato ''Tunes" office last night. The job printing and news departriients were completely destroyed, hut .the, machines escaped with slight injury. Tlie efforts of the brigade and a good supply of water alone saved the buildings from complete demolition. .The insurances amount to £1440. TJie paper was published to-day as usual. . IMPORTER'S. STOCK DESTROYED. AUCKLAND, May 26. A fire occurred- to-night, in the premises occupied by A. Tyree and.Co., IM, importers, a. large portion of the stock l>"i"T. burnt. ■ The- poi'h goods stock of Malcolm and Co.,_ in the same building., was slightly damaged by water.
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Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13914, 27 May 1909, Page 5
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149FIRES. Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 13914, 27 May 1909, Page 5
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