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necessary
The water was
was plentiful the -bugines in perfect order, and the fire was subdued by half past
although I was necesse to keep the Steam Engine at work for several hours after. The fire Tamage was : confined to houses Mrt 15 and 17 ( house No 15 being Enly partially burned)
The fire is believed to have
· been accidental; but the origin
is unknown.
The team Engine of the Houghing Fire Insurance Company arrived with its usual promptitude. but did not work being founders of order
Two men were
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apprehended
for unlawful possession, but no reports of robbery have been received, there was a strong force of police in attendance and good order preserved.
I have to
(Signed) 6. May
Superintendent Fire Brigade