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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1896

124 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 6 of 7

Inquest on a Fire

Goulburn Herald · Monday 2 November 1896 · page 2

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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Mysterious Fires. Inquest at Wagga

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 3 November 1896 · page 2

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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Fire at Balmain

Goulburn Herald · Friday 6 November 1896 · page 5

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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Fire at Balmain

The Yass Courier · Saturday 7 November 1896 · page 2
Also in Goulburn Evening Penny Post

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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The Fire at the Federal Timber Company's Mills

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 7 November 1896 · page 2

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…

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Telegrams. Sydney, Friday, 2.25 p.m. the Fire at Balmain

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 7 November 1896 · page 4

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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Fire in a Church

Goulburn Herald · Monday 9 November 1896 · page 3

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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Fire at Bowral

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 12 November 1896 · page 2

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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Fire at Bowral

Goulburn Herald · Friday 13 November 1896 · page 6

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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Large Fire at Walcha

The Yass Courier · Friday 13 November 1896 · page 3

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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Struck by Lightning. a Grocer's Shop on Fire. a Narrow Escape

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 17 November 1896 · page 2

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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Special Vote for Fire-brigades

Goulburn Herald · Friday 20 November 1896 · page 3

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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Great Fire in Melbourne. Melbourne, Saturday Night

Goulburn Herald · Monday 23 November 1896 · page 2

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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Disastrous Fire in Melbourne

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 24 November 1896 · page 4

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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Great Fire in Antwerp. London, Nov. 21

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 24 November 1896 · page 4

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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An Alarm of Fire at the Centenary Hall

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 24 November 1896 · page 4

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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Prisoners Set Fire to Themselves

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 1 December 1896 · page 4

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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Great Fire at Bradford. London, Dec. 2

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 3 December 1896 · page 2

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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Big Fire at Hay. a Hotel Gutted

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 15 December 1896 · page 2

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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