FIRES.
HOTEL AND SHOPS DESTROYED. By Telegraph.—Per Press Association. Nelson, February 2. A fire at Takaka at midnight totally destroyed the Telegraph Hotel and sample room, a vacant shop, and Hawkins' butchery. The fire originated in the hotel, which contained boarders and staff numbering fifty, who got out safely. A bucket brigade saved the Masonic Hall ana Kirk and Company's store, both of which were scorched. The De-. fence Department had ammunition stored in the sample room, some of which exploded causing alarm. C. Stuart, licensee of the hotel, is reported to have lost £IOO cash. The town was full of visitors for the annual show which was held yesterday. The insurance is unavailable. If your property is not insured, call at or ring up the United Insurance C 0.,, Ltd., Currie Street; telephone 190. J. C Spedding, district agent. Insurances effected on the most favorable terms.— Advt.
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 201, 3 February 1915, Page 2
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148FIRES. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 201, 3 February 1915, Page 2
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