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Nelson Historical Society Journal, Volume 6, Issue 6, 2008

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Fire began in the recently renovated Post Office Hotel and the alarm was raised at 2.45 am. The Takaka brigade arrived at 3.30 am, and the fire was brought under control by 5.30 am. A 'raging' south-westerly wind and rain fanned the fire across the street and three buildings were destroyed: the Post Office Hotel (a 2-storey building rebuilt after 1904 fire); the Memorial Hall (which included the 'Star' movie theatre and the Library); Golden Hills general store (opposite side of street, owned by the Collingwood Cooperative Dairy Co.). Several organisations lost material kept in the hall: Indoor bowling club, Druids Lodge; RSA, Plunket. (The movie shown the night before the fire was, perhaps prophetically, 'Flaming Star', starring Elvis Presley).