Teynham and Lynsted Fire Brigade Reports
1916 to 1937

66. Lower Newlands Farm

Teynham and Lynsted Brigade - Fire Reports
Date July 7/31  
Time of Call 4 P.M.  
Place Lower Newlands Farm  
Description of Premises Barn Cow Sheds Granary & Hay Stack 28 Tons  
Tenant J. D. Maxted Esq  
Owner J. D. Maxted Esq  
Estimated Loss abt. £1,000  
Insurance Building Insurance Office
  Nos 8574410 & 8300036 Norwich Union
  Contents Insurance Office
     
Estimated Value of Property at risk    
Cause of Fire Thunder Bolt Fell on Stack & Barn  
Water Supply From pump in Yard to Tank then pumped by Engine on Fire  
How Called Phone  
Appliances and men Present Full Brigade & Motor Manual  
How Extinguished. Number of lines of hose used, and C.   1. PM July 8th Returned to Station 1.20 PM
Expenses incurred    
General remarks as to damage, and c. Tea, Breakfast & Sundries Refreshments 1-12-5 Faversham were also in Attendance.  They obtained water from Stream by using 17 lengths of our Hose.  
Date July 9/31   
Signed A E Ferris  
  Chief Officer  

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