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Nelson, August 22. A fire last night totally destroyed Newton’s Livery Stables, Hardy street. It broke out in a 16 ? t which was full of hay, and the whole stables were a mass of blaze when first discovered. Five horses were burnt to death, and two so seriously injured that they had to be shot. One of the latter broke adrift with its cloth burning, and galloped wildly down Trafalgar street, and made a dash at the door of the Club, smashing the glass entrance. ;'jThe harness and saddlery were, all destroyed; they with the horses, were ini°r £SOO in the National, and <£3oo in tire Norwich Union. The overseer's, house, and furniture, also totallly destroyed, were uninsured. ■ > ’ Wellington, August 22. The new Street Tramway will be formerly opened on Saturday under the auspices of His Excellaucy the Governor a trial of the engine and carriages was made yesterday and the result was most successful.
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Kumara Times, Issue 593, 22 August 1878, Page 2
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