Fig. 153.—Parliamentary Buildings Fire, 1907. This fire, which destroyed the structure erected by Mr. Clayton, adjoining the General Assembly Library in 1873, occurred at 3 a.m. The “N.Z. Times” (11/12/1907) states:—“The Library was inaugurated by Alfred Domett Esq., statesman and poet. in 1862. The first Parliament met on May 27th, 1854.” Many willing workers assisted to save the valuables contained in the buildings. Refreshments were provided at the hotel opposite.