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■■■'. • Monday. The fire hese is still burning. Very little damage has been done to the Maiden Bush. The loss will fall principally on wood-cutters and the holders of small sections of dry bush which hate been swept. Haye's large portable engines saved his upper mill,, which is expected to be at work within a week. 'Hunt, Jefferiesj and Barrett's plant was totally destroyed. It is now ascertained that th.ere are forty families destitute. The Mayors of Christchurch, Timaru, Oamaru, and Dunedin are to be requested to take steps to assist in obtaining relief. The houseless people are to be lodged temporarily in the public hall, hospital, &o. The losses are estimated—Studholme's at £40,000; Price, £10,000: Barrett's, £8,000; Bichman, £4,060. It is. estimated that £80,000; will not cover the damage.:,!
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Thames Star, Volume IX, Issue 3046, 19 November 1878, Page 2
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130WAIMATE. Thames Star, Volume IX, Issue 3046, 19 November 1878, Page 2
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