Destructive Fire in Foxton.
0 | Bank of New Zealand Burnt. Two Shops Destroyed. (IV: Press Association.) PALMICRSTON N.„ Aug 8. A destructive fire broke out in Foxton at about 5.30 this evening, in Messrs Clarke ami Co.'s rooms, ami, spreading with great rapidity, deist roywl the Dank of New Zealand an:i tire manager's dwelling attached, on the south, and Messrs Chung Wall and Co.'s shop on the north. I-laywood's hotel and Mr Walker s store were at one time in danger. Tlx Cl-.wli of England also nearly taught alight, Wut the bucket workers managed to restrict the area oi the (lames.
The origin of the fire is uncertain, but it is said to be a defective chimney.
All the hank documents, cash, etc., tverc got out safely. 'lhc block burnt is one of the oldest in Foxton, and should have been condemned long ago. Fortunately, there j little or nowiml, otherwise the whole j town would probably have gone.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 7894, 9 August 1905, Page 2
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159Destructive Fire in Foxton. Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 7894, 9 August 1905, Page 2
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