FIRES.
MAYOR'S RESIDENCE BURNED. By Telegraph.—Press Association. . Hokitikn, Tuesday. The residence of J. A. Murdoek, Mayor of Kumara, was destroyed by fire on Saturday afternoon. Thu fire was caused by a spark from blackberry bushes being burnt near. The place was gutted, but a portion of the furniture was saved. The insurances are unavailable.
AT KAITANGATA. Dunedin, Last Night. A seven-roomed house, owned and occupied bv T. Reeves, was destroyed by (ire at Kaitangata this morning. Only a few articles were saved. The fire is supposed to have originated in the kitchen. The house wns insured for £l5O, and the furniture for £250, all in the State office. Mr. Reeves estimates his loss at £ooo over insurances. If your property is not insured call at or ring up the United Insurance Company, Ltd., Devon-street. Telephone IDS. Webster Bros., district agents. Insurances effected on the most favorable terms.—Ad vt.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 224, 4 January 1911, Page 5
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148FIRES. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 224, 4 January 1911, Page 5
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