Kirke Bros.’ Home At Wau

Destroyed By Fire

From Our Own Correspondent WAU, Sept. 20. 4 FIRE at Wau early on the morning of September 15 totally destroyed the house occupied by Messrs. Kirke Bros.

Its origin is believed to have been the over-heating of a chicken incubator.

The sawn-timber dwelling, which was about 50ft. square, together with its contents, several fowls and a dog, were lost.

It is believed that the property was not insured, On account of the Are occurring between 3 and 5 a.m., it was not noticed by Wau residents.