FIRES.
[Per Press Association.] OAMARU, March 25. A fire broke out early this morning, completely destroying W. H. Isdale s Federal Cycle Works in Thames Street. The flames obtained a strong hold before the brigade arrived, and considerable difficulty was experienced in preventing the fire spreading to the adjoining premises of Gresham and Watson (auctioneers) and B. Emslie (tobacconist), whose stocks were much damaged by water and removal. Insurances : — Building:, owned by Mr James Emslie, £800; ledale's portion, £375; Gresham and Watson's, £225; B. Emslie'e. £175, and outhouse £25. Isdale's stock and^ plant are insured for £750 in the Alliance, and Gresham and Watson's <=tock v for £100 in the State Office. There was no insurance on B. Emslie's stock. Isdale estimates his loss at nearly £500 above the insurance.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 9194, 25 March 1908, Page 3
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