Tremendous Fire in Sweden. Gottenburg
A fire has destroyed great areas of woods in western Sweden. It is raging on a 14 miles front, and has already done millions of pounds worth…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Fires & bushfires
Fires & bushfires, 1917
491 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 15 of 25
Fire in Mine
WELLINGTON (NZ.,), Thursday. The fire area in the Blackball mine has been sealed up. Work has now been resumed in other parts of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at Hampton. Sawmills Destroyed. Hampton
A fire occurred early this morning at the Normanlea Sawmills, Hampton, and resulted in the complete destruction of the building and machinery. The fire was first noticed by…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →British Steamers Submarined. Enemy Fire on Life Boats
French patrol boats have picked up 90 men from two submarined British steamers. A submarine fired on the boats of a steamer, killing eight of the crew…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire at Moree. Soldier's Home Destroyed
The North-west Convalescent Home for returned soldiers at Moree has been destroyed by fire…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Suspicious Fires. Coonabarabran
The District Coroner, Mr. S. May-Steers, has delivered his verdict on the recent fires in the Mundooran district. With regard to the Boybeyan…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Gingkin Items. a Destructive Fire
Most severe weather conditions continue. During the month about three inches of rain have fallen, while the mercury appears to have become stationary at freezing point…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Hampton Fire. Mr. Coates" Serious Loss
Further particulars of the fire at the Hampton sawmills show, that fortunately the sawn timber shed was almost empty, owing to the fact that pressure of work had necessitated…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Wellington Blaze
A fire in the store of Mr. O. L. Cook, of Wellington, did damage to the extent of £250. Mrs. Hewitt (wife of Mr. W. H. Hewitt), who lives in the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →St. Louis Racial Riots. Heavy Casualties and Great Fires
A. St. Louis telegram says three large fires were started in the negro quarters. The flames quickly-got beyond control, mowing to a high wind. The whole fire-fighting…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Carrying the Positions. Heavy Enemy Fire. London, Tuesday Night
Petrograd messages state that portion of an army corps attacked under violent fire and took lines of trenches northward of Koniuchy. Some…
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We have to record the destruction of Mr. Busby's shed, containing hay, chaff, etc., by fire on Saturday evening last. The loss is a very heavy…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Potato Riots. in Amsterdam. Soldiers Fire on Women. London
There has been further serious potato riots in Amsterdam. The crowds looted potatoes from the barges and railway trucks, and…
Continued on Trove, page 20 →Country News. Tucklan Severe Frosts—Prospects of Fruit Growing—A Destructive Fire
Fruit Growing—We are experiencing frosty nights accompanied by springlike days. Some of our new landholders are planting…
Continued on Trove, page 23 →Holland's Troubles. the Potato Riot. Soldiers Who Would Not Fire. Big Strike Organising. London, Wednesday Evening
The Amsterdam message states that a section of the soldiers who refused to fire on the potato rioters were marched off to the barracks by their…
Continued on Trove, page 20 →Great Russian Drive. Timed to Begin in July. Fierce Fighting in Galicia. Germans Report Violent Artillery Fire
A special message, to the "New York Tribune" announces a terrific Russian drive in the direction of Lemberg…
Continued on Trove, page 22 →Fire at Springside
A disastrous fire occurred at the residence of Mr. T. Byrnes, Springside, on Wednesday night, when about £100 worth of damage was done. It…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Fire in McKELLAR'S Padoock. Cottage and Contents Destroyed
That troubles come not in single file has been the experience of Mr. J. L. H. Smith, of McKellar's Paddock during the past week. On Friday last, he lost, his life s[?]partner, and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Holman Under Fire Within Few Feet of Bursting Shell. a Remarkable Escape. London
Mr. W. A. Holman, had a remarkable escape from instant death on Monday morning. Accompanied by his secretary, Mr. Frank Edwards and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Russians Artillery Fire More Attacks Pending. Enemy Assaults Defeated Russian Drive in Persia. London, Thursday Night
A Russian communique states: There is artillery fire of varying intensity eastward and south-eastward of Brzezany, where out attack has not…
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