Nelson Historical Society Journal, Volume 6, Issue 6, 2008
9 2004: June 8 (Tuesday)
9 2004: June 8 (Tuesday)
Details:
Fire broke out about 9.30 pm at Collingwood Tavern (built to replace the hotel burnt down in 1967), gutting a kitchen and causing significant associated damage. Collingwood and Takaka fire brigades were assisted by patrons and the fire was just stopped from spreading to upstairs accommodation.
Source:
Nelson Mail , 9 Jun 2004, p. 1 ('Collingwood pub patrons help fight blaze').