ASHBURTON.
Sunday night. ; A destructive fire broke out in Fowler's general store, Tancred street.
The Brigade were quickly on the spot, but despite their efforts, and the exertions of several persons, present, the building was quickly enveloped in flames and extended to Hydes' tinsmith shop on the left, and Hicks' baker's shop on the right. The building became one blazing mass in a few minutes. Orr's private residence adjoining Hicks' was at one time in danger, but owing to great exertions the danger was averted. Hydes, being uninsured, is a heavy loser. He has a wife and a largo family and is left utterly destitute. ' Hicks' shop was owned by C. Fowler, and his stock was insured for £250 and Fowler's House for £900. He estimates his loss at £400. The fire caused great excitement.
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Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3402, 17 November 1879, Page 2
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135ASHBURTON. Thames Star, Volume X, Issue 3402, 17 November 1879, Page 2
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