FIRE AT MANAKAU.

Otaki Mail, Volume 26, 2 July 1919, Page 3

FIRE AT MANAKAU.

A fire, which was the means of completely destroying an office, used by Mr T Bcvan, and a whare, occupied by Mr Ned Williams, a much travelled identity broke out at Manakau between midnight and one o'clock this morning. Tho buildings, which are owneu by Mr H G. ("Dick") Bryant, were situate only a few feet away from his fine residence, and naturally for a time there was a deal of consternation. Mr Bryant and his family of three girls were in bed. while Mrs Bryant was attending a social at the Parish llall,aud on noticing the glare lost no time in rushing homo. In the meantime, however Mr Williams was awakened, and Mr Bryant also saw the glare, and m record "time both were fighting frantically to subdue the flames. Their efforts wero unavailing, and their attention was turned to the homestead, which, thanks to a copious supply of water, was caved. Mr Williams lost all his belongings; in fact, was lucky to have escaped with his life, while Mr Bevan lost several books, which, however, will noc bo asevcre loss. The insurance en the office was £IOO. _ . Mr Bryant this morning is -suffering from scalded feet, and Mrs Bryant from shock. Beyond this all are well. A thanks notice appears elsewhere.