FIRE
HOTEL DESTROYED. By Telegraph— Press Association. New Plymouth, February 7. The Breakwater Hotel was completely destroyed by fire last night. The origin of the fire is unknown; no one was in the house when the blaze was discovered. The building was owned by Thomas Knowles and was insured for £500 in the South British and for £500 in the Norwich Union. C. A. Sanson, the licensee, had the stock and ■furniture covered for £200 in the Norwich Union. BOARDINGHOUSE BURNT. New Plymouth, February 7. A fire broke out shortly after 1 o'clock to-day in Chatsworth House, a large boar.dinghouse. It was not (lis- , covered till the flames had a good hold. The boarders were at dinner, and lost most of their effects. A little furni- • ture was saved.' The building was gutted. Hi was owned and occupied by Mrs. Howell, and was insured in the State Fire Office, but the amount is not available. The water pressure was - weak. j'
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Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2689, 8 February 1916, Page 3
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161FIRE Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2689, 8 February 1916, Page 3
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