Further correspondence with the Waterworks Company in continuation of that set forth in the Gazette of November 16, 1922:—Shanghai. January 18, 1923. was apparently caused by a boy accidently upsetting an oil lamp. The outbreak was quickly subdued but on investigation afterwards the bodies of 1 woman and 2 men were found in the rear of the premises, they evidently having been trapped by the flames in front, there being no exit at the rear.
December 4, 8.21 a.m, 81 Mark ham Road (Cotton Godown).—On Sir,—I am directed to refer to; arrival of the Sinza Division, smoke your letter of August 10, 1922, on was found pouring from the the subject of the purchase by the windows of this 2 storied building Municipal Council of the water and even before the Brigade could supply undertaking. lay on, the roof fell in. Numerous My Directors will be glad to jets were quickly got to work and know if they are correct in the as-after a short fight the fire was held sumption that the statement of the and extinguished. A price at which they will be prepar-December 8, 2.82 a.m. JH1842 ed to recommend the shareholders Tongshan Road (Contractor's to sell the Company's "'business yard).—When the Yangtsezepoo and undertaking and all the lands, Division arrived at the above place buildings, plant, machinery and efthe flames were found to be spreadfects" is not to include the value ing so quickly that it was decided of the business, [plant and effects to send in a call for assistance and appertaining to the Fittings and a section from Central at once Shipping Departments of the! responded. The Brigade managed Company. to confine the fire to where they B. Pitcairn, found it, the surrounding property Engtneer-in-Chief & Manager, only receiving very slight damage.
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