ORPHANAGE FIRE.
A BODY FOUND. iI*ER Pritss Association.) AUCKLAND. March V. The charred body oi Ronald Morri®, aged nine, was found this morning in the ruins of St Joseph’s Orphanage. At the inquest the police said the boy had been an inmate for two years. Splendid rescue work was performed bv the staff and no one was to blame *or Morris not being rescued. Ho was sleeping near the origin of the fire and apparently was overcome by fumes Ik'fore the alarm was given. A verdict of accidentally burned was returned. ANOTHER FIRE. When a fire is reported in the*© columns and the damaged nronerty '9 yours, will you feel worried ? Perhaos you will. But if you are wise you will remove all cause of worry by approaching us now and letting the Northern Assurance Company, Ltd., bear the risk. If a fire occurs our usual prompt and fair settlement will prove your wisdom. The _ Northern Company’s assets are £ 15,000,000. Get your quotations. G. G. and J. H. Aitken and Co., 94, Hereford Street. The Mercer Patent Extinguisher reduces fire risks and safeguards property. Keep one in office, home or factory. J. Mercer and Sons, Oxford Terrace, Christchurch. 8
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 16985, 8 March 1923, Page 4
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199ORPHANAGE FIRE. Star (Christchurch), Issue 16985, 8 March 1923, Page 4
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