Fire in Chapple-street
AT about 4 15 this afternoon a fire broke out in a two-roomed wood and iron house off Chapple-street, owned by Mr. J. Jackson, and occupied by Messrs…
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Fires & bushfires, 1896
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Fire in Chapple-street
AT about 415 this afternoon a fire broke out in a two-roomed wood and iron house off Chapple street, owned by Mr. J. Jackson, and occupied by Messrs…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire in Adelaide. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide
The timber yard and shop of C. Hammond, builder and contractor, O'Connell-street, North Adelaide, was burned down early this morning. The…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire in New Zealand. Four Children Burned to Death. [By Telegraph.] Auckland
A fire at Balcairn has resulted in the death of four children, whose ages ranged from 5 to 9 years. In attempting to rescue them, Mrs. Gruman, their…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire in Adelaide. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide
The timber yard and shop of C. Hammond, builder and contractor, O'Connell-street, North Adelaide, was barned down early this morning. The…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Another Fatal Fire in New Zealand. [By Telegraph.] Auckland
Maunders' boarding-house in Rotorua has been destroyed by fire. One of the boarders named Dominick Farrell was unable to escape, and was burned to death. Another,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Thistlebank Fire. An Inquiry Asked For. [By Telegraph.] Sydney
Fire again broke out on the barque Thistlebank last night, but was suppressed without further serious damage. The official report of the superintendant of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bush Fires in Victoria. Some Desperate Situations. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne
Very much damage has been done in the neighborhood of Lancefield by bnab fires. They originated, it appears north of the Dividing Range, but on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Seahamcollieby Fire. [By Telegraph.] Sydney
The portion of the seaham colliery in which fire has again broken out has been successfully bricked off from the rest of the mine, and it is expected…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at Parkes. Several Buildings Destroyed. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Tuesday Afternoon
A fire broke out early to-day at Blamey's Hotel, Parkes, which, rapidly spreading, destroyed Thorn's barber's shop, Ward's saddler's shop, Howard's…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire at Hay. a Private Wharf and Buildings Destroyed. Narrow Escape of Government Wharf. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Monday Afternoon
Early to-day Messrs. Permewan, Wright, and Co.'s wharf in Hay, the store on the wharf, and the manager's residence were totally destroyed…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Fires on the Thistlebank. Sydney
An inquiry concerning the recent suspicious fires on board the ship Thistlebank was concluded to-day. The jury returned an open verdict…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fire at Hay. Sydney
A destructive fire occurred at Hay early yesterday morning, several business premises being totally destroyed. The damage done by the fire was…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fire at Parkes. Sydney
A disastrous fire occurred at Parkes this morning. The flames totally consumed two hotels and five other buildings. The places were all…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →General Cable News. Big Fire in Philadelphia. LONDON
New York messages report that a destructive fire has occurred in Philadelphia, U. S. A. A whole block of warehouses was destroyed before the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at Parkes. Several Buildings Destroyed. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Tuesday Afternoon
A fire broke out early to-day at Blamey's Hotel, Parkes, which, rapidly spreading, destroyed Thorn's barber's shop, Ward's saddler's shop, Howard's…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire in Williams Street
AT about 7 45 o'clock last night a fourroomed wood and iron honse at the corner of Williams and Bromide streets was totally destroyed by fire…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Fire in the Seaham Colliery
THE proprietors of the Seaham Colliery have issued a statement with regard to the fire in the workings of their property. As the facts about the outbreak have hitherto…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fire Signals
The following are the signals by which the whistles at the mines give the alarm of fire and indicate the localtiy: PROPRIETARY MINE.—One long continuous…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Weather. [By Telegraph.] Bush Fires in Victoria. MELBOURNE
As a result of the excessive heat, Extensive bush fires are raging on the Grampians and in the country round Stawell…
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