A BIG CONFLAGRATION.
Destruction of tho Rope and Twine Works. Just before a quarter to three this afternoon, the most disastrous fire that has occurred in Foxton in recent years took place, when Messrs Win, Ross and Son, Ltd., rope and twine works were totally destroyed. Our representative interviewed Mr Alex. Ross, local manager, at the scene of the conflagration, and was informed that the works were closed for the week at 1 p.m., when everything appeared sale. As yet the origin m the fire is unknown. The books and office furniture were saved from the office which is detached from the factory. A large body of willing helpers are at work but with the strong easterly breeze their efforts are futile. We are unable to state what insurances there are bn the building, stock and plant. The works were erected a little over three years ago, and employ a large number of hands who will be thrown out of employment. The building had 4000 square feet of floor space, and the machinery alone was erected at a cost of upwards of
The store and office were saved
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXI, Issue 605, 4 December 1909, Page 2
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188A BIG CONFLAGRATION. Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXI, Issue 605, 4 December 1909, Page 2
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