Fire at Forbidden City
A Reuter message states that a fire broke out at midnight in the ex-emperor's private apartments at the Forbidden City. All the beautiful…
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Fires & bushfires, 1923
552 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 12 of 28
South Australia. Fire at Reynella
At five minutes to ll on Thursday night, while most of the residents of Reynella were attending a social funotion in the local hall, a fire broke out…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Robbers Are Disturbed in a Redfern Hotel. Watchman Fires at Them Sydney
Two thieves, who broke into the Royal Botel, Aberorembie-street, Redfern, shortly after 1 o'clock this morning, were disturbed by a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Ship on Fire. Destroyer to the Rescue Sydney
The steamer Hartington, bound from Nauru Island to Wallaroo with a cargo of superphosphates, is on fire at sea, Distress signals were picked…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Pekin Palace Blaze (Reuter's Message.) Shanghai, July 2
A Pekin message states that the Chief Eunuch and his seven assistants have been arrested on the suspicion of incendiarism in connection with the fire…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Ship on Fire. Hartington Reaches Port Brisbane
The steamer Hartington, on which there was an outbreak of fire in the coal bunkers, has arrived at Cape M[?]…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Street Fire Alarms How to Operate Them
To operate street fire alarms open the door of the box, pull the level down to "stop," and let go. Then await the arrival of the brigade. On…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Fire on the Hartington. Captain Reports That Crew All Behaved Splendedly Brisbane
The master of the steamar Hartington, on reaching Brisbane yesterday; said that the crew behaved splendidly while the vesuel was on fire. Time…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire at the Tar Depot
At about 2 o' clock to-day the Central Fire Brigade received a call to a fire at the Municipal Council's tar mixing depot in Galena-street,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Body Found in Bath. Discovery at a House Following on a Fire. Sydney
A weather-board cottage in Taylorstreet Annandale, was completely burnt out on Tuesday,but it was not until yesterday that the discovery was…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire It Darwin. Estimated Loss £70,000. Darwin
A fire involving the loss of £70,000 occurred at Vestey's meat works at Parap, three and a half miles from Darwin on Saturday morning. The…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire at Central Mine Outbreak This Afternoon on the 400Ft. Level. Town Fire Brigades Called Out. All Men Brought to Serfage. Serious View of the Fire Taken by District Officer Smith
While some of the afternoon shift men at the Central mine were going te their working places this afternoon they discovered signs of fire on the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire at Darwin. No-clue As to Cause Ad[?]
A fire broke out at Vesteys at Darwin on Sutorday night, followed by an explosion, which is believed to have been caused by fire extinguishers…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire Officer's Statement
District Fire Officer Smith was unable to give much information: this morning on account of his many duties. He however, spared a reporter…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire at Snowtown Adelaide
A fire at Snowtown last night destroyed the residence of Mr. C. E. Edson…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →To-day's Operations. Attempt to Flood Fire Area Through Old Kintore Shaft Another Fireman Gassed
This morning District Fire Officer Smith stated that all through the night the firemen had strenuously fought the flames, and although they…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Latest News Issue Central Fire. (Continued from Page 1) Latest Information. Another Visit Underground. Position Unaltered
After 4 o'clock to-day and up to 6 o'clock no fresh developments were reported in connection with the Central mine fire. Large crowds still…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Fire at the Central Mine. Firemen at Work All Night. Hampered by Smoke and Gas. Underground Operations Cease. Four Men Become Unconscious. Flooding Decided On. Mr. Hebbard Returns and Makes Official Statement
A fire, the extednt of which is not yet known, has been raging on the 400ft. level of the Central mine since yesterday afternoon…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire Calls
At about 6 o'clock last night the Central Fire Brigade receiyed a call to a chimney fire in Oxide-street. The fire was in the chimney of the bouse…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Central Mine Fire. Activity on Surface Preparations Being Made to Fight Fire Underground
From 4 o'clock this afternoon until 16 o'clock no fresh developments were reported in connection with the Central mine fire…
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