FIRE IN PALMERSTON
A fire shortly before 2.30 o’clock yesterday morning in Palmerston N., gutted the motor garage of Messrs Goldingham and Beckett, also (he shop next door occupied by W. Hardley (electro plater). The outbreak was preceded by an explosion. The brigade did smart work, confining the (lames to both premises.
Inside the garage were 1 lie three Hudson ears used in Ihe Highways Transport Co.'s Palmers!on-Lcvin-Wellinglon serviee, and three motor lorries. All were more or less damaged. The insuranees on the vehicles were £3,1)50. The stock and plant in the garage was not covered.
Hardley’s shop, owned by D. O'Reilly, plumber, was insured with the other portion in the same block ['or £BOO. Hardley’s stock and plant was insured for £3OO. Both garage and shop were badly damaged.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3556, 30 October 1926, Page 2
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130FIRE IN PALMERSTON Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3556, 30 October 1926, Page 2
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