Another Fire in PalmerSton North.

Manawatu Herald, 15 September 1894, Page 3

Another Fire in PalmerSton North.

A second- destructive fire broke outin Mi Fitzherbert's law" buildings, Broad; street, at 2.55 on Thursday morning. The two story building was' completely destroyed, and a house each side* occupied by Messrs Harris (chemist) anct Withers, was burned through the roof. The con 1 tents of both were saved, though damaged, by 'handling. Mr Fitzherte&t*Jift& aSraluabJe l£w library, and sejpal <l(Mvste& par tra% degclerl||lo,3g£a Hw liln-aV^yalued^ftt £ 150r^Messrs Percivaljy father aid Bon T -the one a musijeiatayihe- c*her an 'artist— lost property valued at &2QQ, tie foviiier los'bg a valuable collection of flaitttiiigV Neither was insured. Mr Fitzherb>rVs fotiildingr Was insured for £550 in the New 2ealaba office^ and his law library and fiimitnye in the ftatlotial for £100. Hi 3 estimated loss is £500. Some £30 in notes and cheques was recovered fiora the safe. Mr Hapgit's law library was insured for £50 in the Norwich Union". The . origin of the fire" 'is unknown. The Fire Brigade worked hard, and it was owing to their efforts that the fire ft&s coniJoed to the one building. The kodse owfied by Mr Harris is insured in the New Zealand office. The other house, owned by Mr J. Nathan, is insured in the South British office for, £100.— Press Association.