THE SYDNEY FIRE.
-*•——— By Toleeraph—Press Association—OopyrlKht Sydney, October 27. Tho firo in Messrs. Moorfoot Brothers' promises started in tho premises of the Parramatta Woollen Company, occupying the two top flats. Thcso and tbo higher floors of Moorfoots" building irero burned out. The lower flooi-s, where were a largo number of motor-ears, lorries, oil, and other stock, wero damaged by water and smoke. A number of smaller tenants also suffered. Tbo firo brigades woro handicapped by a poor water supply. A squad of bluejackets from tho warships rendered valuahlo assistance in removing motor-cars and helping the firemen. Tho damago is estimated at .£IO,OOO, but is covered by insurance. (Ecc October 28, 1.10 a.m.) Sydney, October 28. It is now stated that tho damago at Messrs. Moorfoofs promises amounts to .£25,000.
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Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1271, 28 October 1911, Page 5
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129THE SYDNEY FIRE. Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1271, 28 October 1911, Page 5
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