DUNEDIN.

Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3191, 12 May 1879, Page 2

DUNEDIN.

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' Duaedia. FirD. Visif|; About 11,30 it was discovered that therei was a leak in the retort just outside the soap works, and that stearine matter was squirting on the retort. Bagg of. lime' were placed pn the heated but the fire continued despite.the efforts of'the: men. By noon the flames had spread to the roof, which soon took fire. The flames took such hold that the works were completely destroyed. The fire also spread to the adjoining portion of, the Otago foundry. Zasuraaces. The candle works, building, itock, and plant were'insured for £2000, £1000 in the National Office, and a like sum in the New Zealand. The soap works were insured for £1500 in the Standard Office, and £500 in the New Zealand'(Office.

A private dwelling-house, occupied by A. McLeod, Wa_B injured to the extent of £200 through the water, breakage, &c. It was insured:for £400 iv the South British Office. ' '

Messrs MpLeod estimate their loss at £10,000 over and above the insurances. A portion of the machinery for the candle works had recently been fitted up. The plumbers were working up till midnight yesterday, and MoLeod. Brps. were congratulating themselves on being able to make a fair start to-day. Included in

their loss there has been destroyed 100 tons of soap recently manufactured ; value £2000. The fire at the foundry was c©n-,< fied to the engine and boiler shop. The damage may be roughly estimated at £7000. Davidson wa» insured in the Norwich Union for £1600, and £450* in the National: While the fire was at its height several sensational reports were circulated. ;