FIRES.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3194, 13 April 1911, Page 5

FIRES.

NEW ZEALAND PAPER MILLS BURNED. TOTAL DES'I RUCTION OF PREMISES AND STOCK. I PEE PEESS ASSOCIATION .J DUNEDIN. April 12. A fire occurred in the New Zealand Paper Mill Gods premises at WoodJiangh this evening, resulting in the total destruction of the building, plant, and stock. The fire had a stiong hold when discovered, and the employees had to rush from the building. The origin of the fire is unknown. The building coveis about half an acre, and the plant was modern and efficient. The building was valued at £6OOO, and the plant at from £12,000 to £13,000. On the •premises there was manufactured stock valued at £3OOO, raw material worth £2001), and a stock of chemicals and dyes worth £llOO. The insurance on the building and stock is £12,500, distributed over the Standard, National, Commercial Union, Royal Alliance, South British, and Lcndon and Lancashire offices. Over 50 hands will be thrown idle. BAG AND SACK FACTORY DESTROYED. A fire in Bath Street to-night, in the premises of Joyce Bros.’ textile bag and sack company did much damage. It is supposed that the fire was caused by fluff coming into contact with a candle. The damage will probably exceed £3500. Th € property was insured in the Queensland office," but the amount is not known. NEWTON METHODIST PARSONAGE BURNT. AUCKLAND, April 12.. At 10.30 this morning a fire ccurred in a three-storey house in Hope trim street, Newton, occupied by the Rev. W. Ready, Methodist minister. Mrs Ready was boiling beeswax over a stove in the kitchen, when the contents flared up. It is surmised that Mrs Ready jumped from the second storey to the ground, about 20ft. She was found on, the ground, unconscious, suffering from slight burns. Her face and l both ankles were severely hurt. The house is the property of the Methodist connection. It contained 14 rooms. The interior was completely gutted. No furniture was saved. It was insured for £2OO in the New Zealand Office, which also held a policy over the house for £BOO. Mrs Ready "will be laid up for o considerable time. BOARDING-HOUSE AT PAHIATUA DESTROYED. PAHIATUA, April 12. A fire at 2 a.m. destroyed a twostorey building of 18 rooms, used as a l>oar<ling-house, and known as the Coffee Palace. The fire had a good grip when discovered. The inmates escaped in their night attire. Nothing was saved. The building was burned to the ground. The night was perfectly calm, and the brigade was able to save the adjoining houses. The building was owned bv Jacob Siemonek, Masterton, and occupied by Mrs Mackay. The insurance on the building was £6OO in the New Zealand office, and on the furmtuie £350 in the same office, the owner holding portion of the latter risk. Ihe occupants are. heavy losers.