On the morning of Decembev 2, 1896, the home of Mr Thos. Tanner, Eiverslea, was destroyed by fire. Tho Hastings Standard of that date described the home as one of the most beautiful in New Zealand. "Tlie origin of tho firo is unknown," continues the Standard 's repcVt, "and tho houso was enveloped in flanies before the inmates were aware of the calamity. Mr Tannor and Miss Tanner had a narrow escapo with their lives by getting out of the building through ono of the windows. Nothing iu the house was saved, and tho greatest sympathy is felt. with Mr Tannor and his family. Mrs Tanner was away from the hom# st tkl timo of tho oceurrence. 5 ' - -- -
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Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Issue 94, 7 May 1937, Page 52 (Supplement)
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