FATAL FIRE AT PAHIATUA.
MAN BURNT IN HIS OFFICE. Pahiatua, June 4. A fire which had a strong hold was discovered shortly alter 3 o’clock this morning In the office of timber yards here owned by Mr James Cunningham. The charred body of Cunningham was subsequently found in the office. Deceased was a married man with a young family. He came from Woodville a couple of years ago, and acquired the timber business, which he considerably extended. Some years ago Cunningham met with a serious accident, and had suffered lately from insomnia. He had a habit also of going back to work in his office on account of pressure of business. He was oi a generous disposition and much esteemed.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 1420, 6 July 1915, Page 3
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120FATAL FIRE AT PAHIATUA. Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 1420, 6 July 1915, Page 3
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