Outbreak of Fire
At 7.30 on Saturday morning the attention of Mrs. E. Perkins, jun., of Sloane-street, was attracted by the odour of some material such as wool burning. Going through the house she…
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Fires & bushfires, 1912
154 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 4 of 8
Fire at Burrinjuck
A fire occurred in the township on Thurday morning, when Callaghan’s well-known boarding house was totally destroyed. It was occupied by…
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Another serious fire broke out here on Thursday evening last, when two more dwellings were burnt to the ground, and it was with great difficulty other places were saved, the supply of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Telegrams. Sydney, Monday. Fire at Cootamundra
A fire at Cootamundra resulted in the total destruction of a new house, together with the contents. The total loss is estimated at £1200. SUICIDE…
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A fire broke out in a shed belonging to Mr. John Davis, of Fern Hill, Marengo, on Thursday last, by which a large shed and sta[?]ics were…
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A serious fire broke out last night in the premises of Batson and Company, Limited, printers and stationers in Clarence-street. The flames burnt…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire-swept Stamboul. Constantinople, June 4
Still another great fire has demolished a portion of Stamboul. Hundreds of houses, including several mosques and the annexes of the Mosque Sultan Ahmed have been destroyed. The Mosque…
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A disastrous fire broke out at Coolamon on Thursday morning, as a result six shops were burnt to the ground. The premises were those of Ashwood’s, Limited, large…
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On Saturday night last a fire broke out at Thuddungra in a storeroom at Mr. W. Causer’s residence. The inmates of the house were asleep at the…
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Many cargo vessels have a pipe running from the hold to the deck. This is a fire indicator, if even a trifling fire occurs in the hold, smoke will…
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Two fires occurred in Kent Street Sydney, almost simultaneous last night. In both cases the brigades effected a good save…
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An alarm of fire was given at about half-past nine o'clock on Saturday night by the ringing of the bell at the central station. Fortunately there proved to be no good cause for…
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About noon yesterday residents of the town were startled by the ringing of the fire bell, and began running about in all directions in an endeavour…
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A fire broke out early this morning in a ten storey Clarence-street building, occupied by the American Manufacturing Coy. It was extinguished…
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The fire brigade received a call a few minutes before six o'clock on Wednesday evening. The call came from Mr. A. F. Watson's, Auburn-street, a chimney having caught alight. The…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Telegrams. Sydney, Wednesday. Fire at Wyalong
The Post-office Hotel, Wyalong, together with the contents, has been completely destroyed by fire. BOY DRINKS LYSOL…
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The gas-air lighting plant for the Harden Railway Station was completely burnt out about 9 o’clock on Monday night. The light was not…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Fire Brigade. New Engine
The new turbine engine, which was promised some time ago, has arrived in Goulburn, and is being installed. In appearance at first glance here is little difference between the new one…
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The new turbine fire engine was given a trial on Saturday afternoon, the test taking place in Faithfull-street, under the direction of Mr. J. Graham. Three nozzles were used—1¼in. [?]in.,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fires at Forbes. Suspected Arson
FORBES, Thursday. —T. P. Clarke’s motor shed was damaged last night by fire to the extent of £20, and a motor car Buffered damage amounting to…
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