THE AUCKLAND FIRE.
Extraordinary Evidence.
[Pee Press Association.]
Auckland. June 18;h,
The Coroner’s inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the recent fire at the Grand Hotel was continued to-day, when some startling evidence was adduced. The licensee, Alex Johnston, being recalled, alleged incendiarism and pointed out that certain keys were found to be missing before the night of tho fire, while on tho night of tho outbreak certain windows were found open. The chief cook (Madame Wankers) stated that on the night of the fire she heard scuffling and quarrelling in tho dining room and a man’s voice calling out “Where are the keys ? where are the keys?” On going out to investigate she saw strange men in tho passage who had their faces from her.
Tho night porter (Jones) was the only other witness called. Ho denied tho presence of strangers on tho premises, and stated ho had heard no noise as of men quarrelling as alleged by Madame Want-, rs.
The enquiry was then adjourned till tho 27th inst.
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Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 20 June 1901, Page 4
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170THE AUCKLAND FIRE. Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 20 June 1901, Page 4
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