Repairs to Fire Engine. (To the Editor of the Singleton Argus.)
SIR,—In your report of the last meeting of the Borough Council I noticed that the finance Committee reported that, though they thought my charges…
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Fires & bushfires, 1896
131 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 3 of 7
Alderman Lloyd's Fire Engine. (To the Editor of the Singleton Argus.)
SIR,—Alderman Lloyd seems very sore at some remarks of mine at tho last Council meeting He says "fault-finding is one of my strong…
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A grocer's shop at Surry Hills occupied by Mr. J. H. Gallagher was totally destroyed by fire early this morning. When the fire was discovered by persons in the street they immediately started…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Fire Engine Repairs. (To the Editor of the Singleton Argus.)
SIR,—In a letter from Mr H. M'Fadden, Junr., in your last issue, I notice, in reference to the above subject, that he says he relied on a…
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A. GALLAGHER'S grocer's shop in Mary-street, Surry Hills, was destroyed by fire this morning. Husband, wife and children had a very narrow…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Repairs to Fire-engine. (To the Editor of the Singleton Argus.)
Sri,—As I notice a letter over the signature of A. C. Robinson in the ARGUS of Wednesday last, allow me to point out to that gentleman that he…
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A great conflagration has occurred in Calcutta, resulting in much loss of life. The fire started in the Kidderpore quarter, where the principal docks and wharfs are situated. The flames spread with great…
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The hospital at Lille, in the Department of the Nord, France, has bean greatly damaged by fire. Six of the firemen who attended the outbreak mistook some poison in the building for gin. They…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Fire Engine. (To the Editor of the Singleton Argus.)
SIR,- Having declined, to correspond further on thew question of " Repairs to Fire-engine" through the consciousness that I can leave the matter in…
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Three persons, viotims of a fire at a house at Marrickville, were conveyed to the Hospital this morning suffering from severe burns. It appears that before daylight a girl named Gaswell, living…
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The corner commenced an inquiry this morning into the suspicious case of two fires which occurred at Woollahra on Wednesday and Thursday last. It appears the occupant of the house was a widow…
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At a recent gathering of notable men the after-dinner chat turned upon personal experiences, and a distinguished jurist related this:…
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FRENCH STEWED STEAK.—For this dish fillet steak is best, but if you are unable to procure it have about one and a half pounds of rump steak. First mix one ounce of butter…
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The homestead at Gunning Bland Station, near Parkes, owned by Mr. James Ewin, was totally destroyed by fire to-day, and hardly any of the contents wore saved…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →To-day's Telegrams. Sydney. Disastrous Fire at Grenfell
A fire was discovered early this morning in the kitchen of the Criterion Hotel, Grenfell, and within a short space of time the premises, together with two adjoining buildings, were totally…
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Shortly before four o'clock this morning a fire was discovered in stables at the rear of Pattinson Brothers' bakery establishment, Balmain. Two horses were burnt to death, and Charles Pattinson,…
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Mr H. Kirkwood, of Castlereagh-street' was rather, suddenly alarmed on Monday evening at finding a lane next his cottage apparently on fire and threatening his…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at Balmain. Horses Burned. [By Telegraph] Sydney
A FIRE broke out this morning in some stables at the rear of the premises of Pattison Bros., bakers, Darling-street, East Balmain. Two horses were…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at Tumut. a Hotel Destroyed. [By Telegraph.] Tumult
The Beehive Hotel was burned this morning. It was insured for £1400. The cause of the fire is not known…
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SAVOURY BREAKFAST KIDNEY.—Take half a pound of bullock's kidney and cut it into pieces, place in a stewpan with a little gravy and stew for an hour. When cold, stir a…
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