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[from our own correspondents.] FIRE IN DUNEDIN. Dummy, Oct. 31. A fire broke out List night in Jago's flax stores, containing large quantities of flax. The building and its contents were totally destroyed. ■ Insurance had been effected in the New Zealand Company for one thousand and thirty-five pounds. A man fell into the fire and was dragged out nearly dead, 418 p.m. A.t the fire to-day the man did not fall in, bnt rushed in, resisting all attempts at resistance. His name is Thomas Homan, a carpenter. He is now lying in the hospital, conscious, and is expected to recover. He states he was delirious at the time, having abstained some days from drink after a debauch.
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Grey River Argus, Volume IX, Issue 747, 1 November 1870, Page 2
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