STEWART ISLAND FIRE
BOARDING-HOUSE RAZED (P.A.) Invercargill, March 11. Greenvale House, at Stewart Island, a well-known boarding-house with 30 bedrooms, was completely destroyed by fire early this evening. Only some bedding and kitchenware were saved. The fire was first noticed in the boiler room at the back of the house and soon spread to the main building. Attempts to check the flames were unsuccessful because of the dense smoke. There was only one guest at the time. The building was owned by Miss C. V. Thomson and was insured for £2OOO. The furniture was covered to the extent nr £BOO.
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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 87, Issue 59, 12 March 1943, Page 3
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100STEWART ISLAND FIRE Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 87, Issue 59, 12 March 1943, Page 3
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