FIRES.
STORE AND CHEMIST SHOP DESTROYED
SYDNEY, Jan. 11
A fire at Dorrigo destroyed a general store and chemist’s shop, the damage being estimated at £20,000. At one stage when it looked as if a whole block of shops would be destroyed, the crowd smashed plate glass windows and removed the contents to safety, causing further heavy damage.—U.P.A.
FARMHOUSE DESTROYED HAMILTON, Jan. 11. A farmhouse at Walton, owned and occupied by J- Nicholson, was completely destroyed by fire yesterday. Nothing was saved. Mr and Mrs Nicholson and their baby escaped in their night attire. Mr Nicholson was awakened by the cattle bellowing in an adjoining paddock and found the rear portion of the building in flames. The house was insured, but there was no insurance on the contents. -—P.A.
Protect yourself against iosses by fire by insuring with the Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society, Ltd.— W. Lissant Clayton. Be prepared. See that you hare adequate insurance on your house and furniture. Consult The Mercantile and General Insurance Co. Ltd., Bull and Edwards, District Agents. 1 - is a local Company with all its Capital invested in New Zealand, therefore prompt settlements.
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Gisborne Times, Volume LXV, Issue 10303, 12 January 1927, Page 2
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190FIRES. Gisborne Times, Volume LXV, Issue 10303, 12 January 1927, Page 2
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