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Backers of Threats Burn Packer House in Dock District Fire
Historical Register reports weeks of anonymous threats to Mr Packer and his sisters demanding a sum of guineas. Early yesterday, after watch rounds, his brick dockside home burned completely. Fireballs and suspected hand grenades were observed as tides limited water access. The master of the dock and two sitters, a man and a maid, slept through the attack while a companion failed to guard the premises. Neighbours maintained night watches, but the fire devastations were total.
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