Bush Fires
Destructive bush fires have started again in the Western district of Victoria, near Warrnambool…
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Fires & bushfires, 1890
174 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 3 of 9
An Enraged Husband Fires a Revolver
Considerable commotion occurred in Brisbane last night. A man named Michael McInerery became enraged because his wife eloped with another man, and discharged a revolver in the…
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The firebell rang out its warning note of alarm last night about a quarter to eight, and a crowd of citizens rushed frantically from all directions towards the fire station. Captain Butcher…
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Five thousand acres of grass have been destroyed by bush fires at Tuppal Station in the central Riverina…
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An extensive fire occurred at Natimuk, Victoria, early this morning. A new general store, a watchmaker's shop, and the post office were totally destroyed. The inmates had only…
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Disastrous fires raging in different parts of Victoria. Afternoon…
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A great fire has occurred in Indiana, America. 13 firemen were killed by a falling, house and 19 others injured…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fire at Narrandera
A big lire occurred at Narrandera on Monday night, when a large store, the Salvation Army barracks, fruit and bot shops were completely destroyed. The origin of the fire is unknown,…
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The ship Winifred, which left Wellington on January 14 for London, put in at Babai, on the coast of Brazil, with her cargo on fire. The cargo consisted of wool, flax, and skins…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →To-day's Cablegrams London, Wednesday. Destructive Fire in Indiana
A great fire has occurred at Indiana (U.S.) Thirteen firemen were killed by a failing house and nineteen others were injured…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →London Fire-Escapes
The new fire-escapes (says the St. fames' Gazette) which will soon be dotted about London will be very " cunning" machines. They weigh only half-a-ton, they can be…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Big Fire at New Zealand
A large fire occured at Hokotiki, New Zealand, yesterday. A theatre, hotel and eight other buildings were destroyed. The extent of damages is unknown…
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A residence and store the property of Donald Johnstone, Moruya, was destroyed by fire early on Saturday. The premises were insured, and the damage is estimated at £600. An inquest…
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A car attached to a train from National Park last night caught fire near Tempe. The carriage was overflowing with passengers and considerable excitement existed…
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The following letter, published in the Daily Telegraph, will, voice the feelings of many mothers in this part of the colony:— Sir,—I see in this morning's issue of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Electric Fire Balls at Sea
During the voyage of the steamer, Port Pirie, whilst crossing the Southern Ocean, during a thunderstorm the ship's rigging became suddenly beautifully illuminated…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Serious Fire at Forbes
A general store at Forbes, the properly of Mr. Rogers, was completely destroyed by fire on Saturday through a lamp bursting. The loss is estimated at £2000. It is partly…
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A fire occurred in the Longue Point Lunatic Asylum, Montreal, and 150 patients were burnt to death…
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ON Saturday week, an enquiry was held at Yeoval, before Mr. R. Porter, J.P., coroner for Wellington District, into the cause of a fire by which two sheds and a quantity of hay, the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Workhouse Destroyed by Fire at New York. Many Lives Lost
A workhouse at New York has been destroyed by fire. One hundred and twenty-five lunatics were at first forgotten and eleven of them…
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