OMARU.
The calcined remains of a man named King were found in the debris of the fire in Thames Street, this morning. It was reported to police yesterday that the man who is well-known about town was missing; and as the police could find no trace of him a regular search was made. Deoeased was known to have been in the, building adjoining the place when the fire started and to have rushed in when the alarm was given, as he had bet wean £200 and £300 worth of tools and other property in his room in the hotel. It is supposed that he went into the building for the purpose of trying to save his property and that either he was suffocated with smoke or lost his way. His body was recognised by the number of the watch found on it, corresponding with the number given by a friend, as that of watch belonging to him.
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Waikato Times, Volume XIV, Issue 1185, 31 January 1880, Page 2
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157OMARU. Waikato Times, Volume XIV, Issue 1185, 31 January 1880, Page 2
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