ICE FOR EVERYBODY.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 2187, 17 September 1907, Page 2

ICE FOR EVERYBODY.

The demand for a' handy, compact, little refrigerating plant has now been met bv Messrs Humble and Son, the well-known refrigerating engineers. who have placed on the market a practical little machine at a cost within easy reach of hundreds of dairy farmers and dealers in perishablo goods, whose requirements do not warrant expensive plants. This machine has been specially designed for private butter makers, butchers, milk vendors, fish dealers, hotels, or poultry and epcr dealers. —Full particulars on application to J. B. MacEwan and Co., Ltd., ’Port „ Street, Auckland.

» A DISASTROUS FIRE. SIXTY BUILDINGS BURNT. United Press Association —Copyright Received September 10, 11.21 p.m, S VI)NIC V, September 10. The picturesque town oi Murwilliulibnh, on the banks of the Tweed River, was devastated by firo last ii'Klit- ... , ilie tiro began in a bakery, ami under tho influence of a strong westerly wind swept everything in its track. The whole town appearod to bo a binning mass. There was no water supply, and tho tire-lighting appliances wore inadequate. The people could only look on helpless. fifty-nine buildings were burned, including the courthouse, the School of Arts, and four bankß and many shops. ' 'j he town wub built of wood. The Post and Telegraph Office caught, but was ultimately saved. fighting amidst the scorching flames tho inhabitants worked like heroes, but so rapid was tho fire that the efforts wore for the most part useless. Many families are homeless. The police have received a wire estimating the damage at £IOO,OOO.