Inquest on a Fire
ON Saturday Mr. O'Brien, coroner of Goulburn, held on inquest at Mittagong respecting the origin of a fire which occurred on the 27th in unoccupied promises the property of…
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Fires & bushfires, 1896
124 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 6 of 7
Mysterious Fires. Inquest at Wagga
Wagga, Friday. -- The inquest which commenced yesterday concerning the fire in a railway truck on the 3rd October, which destroyed a quantity of furniture belonging to Mr. Robert Thompson while…
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In reference to the first last night at Roselle Bay, Balmsin, at MoSweeney's, it appears that the premises and stock were both uninsured, he having allowed his policies to lapse…
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IN reference to the fire last Thursday night at Roselle Bay, Balmain, at McSweeney's, it appears that the premises and stock were both uninsured, he having allowed his policies to…
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IMMENSE crowds visited the scene of the fire on the Federal Timber Company's Property at Balmain on Friday. The timber that was burnt covered an area of 35Oft. by 150ft., and the total damage is…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Telegrams. Sydney, Friday, 2.25 p.m. the Fire at Balmain
IT transpires that the timber mill which was destoryed at Balmain yesternight was uninsured. The stock also was not covered against loss. THE ''FLAKED OATMEAL'' CASE…
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At the Church of England, Sutherland, last night, just as the Rev. Mr. Martin was giving out the last hymn, the chain supporting the central lamp gave way, and the lamp fell…
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BOWRAL, Wednesday.—Some excitement was caused by an outbreak of fire this afternoon in a building in the main street of the town. The premises are occupied by Mrs. Hamley, and are used…
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SOME excitement was caused by an outbreak of fire on Wednesday afternoon in a building in the main street of the town. The premises are…
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THE largest block of buildings in Walcha, including Goldman's store, and Love's bakery, were destroyed by fire on Tuesday night. Love's stock, which is very heavy, is all…
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DURING the thunderstorm this afternoon, and just at 2 o'clock, the lightning struck the grocery establishment of Messrs. Bowers and Sons New South Head-road, near the…
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Among the votes authorised by parliament is one of £4000, special subsidy in the bridgades, £50 of which comes to Goulburn…
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OEN of the largest conflagrations ever witnessed in Melbourne commenced to-night in Flindere-lane, in the heart of the warehouses. The afternoon was observed as the usual…
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broke out in Flinders lane at about 7.30 last evening, and the flames were not get under control until property to the value of between £80,000 and £100,000 was destroyed. The fire started in Messrs…
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A great fire took place in Antwerp last night. The city market was burned down. The damage is estimated at £80,000…
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A FEW minutes previous to the delivery of the sermon in the evening service at the Centenary Hall, Sydney, on Sunday night one of the members of the chair opened a window at the side of the building for…
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PERTH, Saturday.—Inspector Drewry, of Roeburne, reports that at the Table Land Races, held on the 25th inst., Constable Murray arrested two men for disorderly conduct and for insulting…
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A great fire occurred at Bradford last night, the premises of 40 business firms being completely gutted. The damage is estimated at £300,000…
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Hay, Saturday.--The Caledonian Hotel, the second largest in the town, was partially destroyed by fire last night. The front portion consisting of a bar, tap-room, offices…
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