OLD PEOPLE'S HOME BURNED DOWN
WATER SUPPLY TAILS. By Telegraph—Press AssmMifiii. Nelson, Juno 29. Tho Alexandra Home for Aged People, situated on tho Waimcn Road, was totally destroyed by fire at 10 o'clock to-night. The outbreak originated in a smokingroom at the end of tho southern wing of the building, and quickly spread. Tho waiter supply failed to carry, and the brigado were helpless. The inmates, numbering 377 of both sexes, were removed safely, and accommodated at tho Hospital' and in private houses for the night. The building was of wood, and was erected about eight years ago. It was tho properly of the Nelson Charitable Aid Board. The insurances on the building were .£2OOO 'n .the Norwich Union ami .£2OOO in the Royal.
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Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2810, 30 June 1916, Page 6
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124OLD PEOPLE'S HOME BURNED DOWN Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2810, 30 June 1916, Page 6
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