FIRES.
SERIOUS FIRE AT MATAURA
(Per Press Association.)
, r , „ GORE, April 6. A disastrous fire occurred at Mataura at 2 o clock this morning. It was discovered in the hardware premises of J. and J. o-alt, in the centre of the town anc spread to Alex. Gait (Butcher) (tinsmith) on one side, and on the other Mf 1 building occupied by McKay (dentist) and Dr.. Stay, where it was anrf Plrr V aii bilC^ WalL The Premises and nearly all their contents were destroyed, lhe stocks of Domigan (chemist), Greenwood (stationer); Har^ (tobacconist), Adams" (cyclist), and" Jeffrey (watchmaker), and the Southland Drapery Co. were removed in safety The spread of \he fire was stopped through.tie exertions of a bucket bri?W *im"FanC^ availa!>le: J-; and J. 'xalt, £200 on the premises, and £]00 on the stock, in the South British; Alex. .Gait on the plant, £100 in the Victoria^; /VYelham Bros., stock and plant. £100 in the South British and £100 m the Victoria.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume L, Issue 12145, 7 April 1908, Page 5
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163FIRES. Wanganui Chronicle, Volume L, Issue 12145, 7 April 1908, Page 5
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