Nelson College on Fire.
-■ ♦ NELSON, Yesterday. The Nelson Boys College caught fire at noon and is still burning. It is feared that only a miracle will,, save it as the water supply is poor, though improving. Considerable damage has already been clone in : . removing the furniture, etc. The, fire is in the eaves where it is unreachable by water. The insurances include only half the building tusks. The cause of the outbreak is attributed to the painters while scorching off the paint in making repairs and 3 renovations. ■ Last Night. The whole building was totally destroyed.
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Manawatu Herald, 8 December 1904, Page 2
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96Nelson College on Fire. Manawatu Herald, 8 December 1904, Page 2
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