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I've added the report below as a reference and footnote

I've added the report about the fire to the main page as a footnote and reference. Admin 11:12, 27 June 2009 (BST)

Report in IW County Press, early Oct 1903

FIRE AT HAVENSTREET

Little Duxmore Farmstead was entiely destroyed by fire on Wednesday night, caused by a defective flue.

Despite all efforts to save the place, the fire had gained too strong a hold before the Ryde Fire Brigade arrived on the scene and even then nothing could be done owing to the lack of water.

Fortunately thewind blew in an opposite direction to the stacks and these were unharmed, but the house, a thatched one, was burnt out.

Great sympathy is felt for Mr. Geo. Rayner, The tenant, who has only recently taken possession.

Iwlace 12:12, 25 June 2009 (BST),