FIRES DO HAVOC ON EAST COAST STATIONS
many buildings destroyed. GISBORNE. Last Night. Grass and second growth fires .are., raging in the Capo Runaway, district. Mr J. Downey’s house has been totally destroyed, his wife just getting out in time With two infants. '.An unconfirmed. report statesthat, the Kohu station woolshed owned by Mr Geo.- Kirk has been destroyed.Messrs- Cranswick and Thomas; settlers on the Waitangahia station, have been forced to leave their places and to bury their. household goods. .. Mr A. Av Woods’ house- at Lottin Point was in danger all- night. At lost report the danger had diminished. At HOra station soldier Sottlbment fires were raging but ho ‘.buildings are destroyed .sbfjxr. . Downeys' and the. Kohu stations are insured.: : , • . /
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Levin Daily Chronicle, 29 February 1928, Page 6
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