FIRE IN WELLINGTON.
OI'TMiJiAK IX THE POST OWICJi I'LAIIJES SUUDUJiU Per Preaa Association. Wellington, Last Xiglii. A live Ijrokc out tonight in Dm l'ost Ollice block. The lierce gale prevailing blew the ilames towards Uie interior. The outbreak spread rapidly, and took over two hours to suppress. it is impossible at present lo estimate the damage, but the extent is minimised because a portion of the premisrs ' burned were recently vacated with a. view to early rebuilding operations. The telegraph service was maintained as long as possible, but at about 111 o clock work had to be suspended, (he smoke ami heat driving the operators from the premises. Work wan resumed a nuarter of an hour before midnight.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 130, 23 May 1908, Page 2
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118FIRE IN WELLINGTON. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 130, 23 May 1908, Page 2
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