The Tumut Fire Insurance Claims

12 July 1902 Wagga Wagga Express

On Tuesday three representatives arrived at Tumut from Sydney on behalf of the Atlas, London, Liverpool, and Globe, and United insurance companies, to investigate the Wynyard-street fire, which occurred on the 4th inst.

Frederick Kinred, owner of the Federal Coach Factory, estimates his loss at £500. His stock-in-trade was insured for £200, and the smithy alongside, damaged by fire and water, was insured for £50, and public vehicles for £100, in the Atlas Company. 

John E. Bridle's factory premises were insured in the London, Liverpool, and Globe for £100. He values his loss at £120.

Thomas Carr, the owner of the saddlery, was insured, his Stock for £80 and working plant for £20, in the Atlas Company. He values his loss at £140.

Charles Carr, owner of the saddlery premises, was insured in the New Zealand office for £40.