A fire destroyed the Economic stores, one of the chief drapery businesses in Perth, and a chemist’s shop adjoining. A cafe was also severely damaged. At one time the fire threatened io destroy the whole block, which is in the heart of the city. The damage is estimated at 23100,000.
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Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 94, 14 January 1921, Page 5
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50Untitled Dominion, Volume 14, Issue 94, 14 January 1921, Page 5
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