Arson.
Dunedin. —On the 9th ultimo an unoccupied building at Leith Valley, the property of Robert Rossbotham, and known as the Waterfalls Refreshment-rooms, was destroyed by fire ; and at an inquest held on the 26tli ultimo a verdict was returned to the effect that the place was wilfully set on fire by some person or persons unknown. The value placed on it by the owner was £IOO. No insurance.
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New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume XXII, Issue 17, 17 August 1898, Page 137
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69Arson. New Zealand Police Gazette, Volume XXII, Issue 17, 17 August 1898, Page 137
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