Fire Destroys Landmark In Manawatu
PALMERSTON N., Feb. 1. A landmark in the Manawatu, the 14-roomed homestea'd of the1 well-known Romney stud breeder, Mr. R. Tanner, of Longburn, was completely destroyed by' fire in the early hours.of this morning. The outbreak began in the offiee at the rear and spread through the house with amazing rapidity. The occupants made a hurried escape in their night attire. ' The homeStead is valued at £6000 aird was covered by insurance. All the stud records were lost and the family are heavy losers apart from the gutting of the homestead. The house was built in 1905 from timber hewn out of the property.
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Chronicle (Levin), 1 February 1949, Page 5
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