The Hawera Fire.
o « (_Per Press Association.) Haweka, Soptcmbcr 21. During the past two or three days an inquiry into the recent fire, as requested by the Insurance Companies, has been going on, Mr Kettle presiding as Coroner. The evidence is very contradictory as to where the fire broke out. The assistants at C. Smith's shop say it occurred in the window. The nightwatchman and other witnesses who were immediately on the scene say the fire started in the shop. Evidence was given that Campbell, unknown to the other assistants, had sent cases of goods to his aunt at Tatea. The enquiry was adjourned till next Wednesday.
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Feilding Star, Volume XVII, Issue 8, 23 September 1895, Page 2
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107The Hawera Fire. Feilding Star, Volume XVII, Issue 8, 23 September 1895, Page 2
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