Disastrous Fire. LONDON
The village of Nagy-Babroes, in Hungary, has been destroyed by fire, with great loss of life. The charred remains of 90 of the victims have been…
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Fires & bushfires, 1899
197 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 2 of 10
A Destructive Fire
A fire is now raging on the premises of the Chlorination Works, Clyde. Large quantities of explosives are stored there. The officials fear an explosion unless the conflagration can be checked…
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A FEW evenings ago, Mr. Wilkins' residence in St. Aubins'-streot narnowly escaped being destroyed by fire The fire originated, we believe,…
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On Saturday afternoon about a quarter past six a large fire was discernable from Yarraman, and it unfortunately turned out to be Mr. J. Blacker's (senior) house. The fire originated in the kitchen…
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About eight [?]olock on Saturday night a fire broke out in Messrs. J. R. Hall and Son's warehouse in Scott-street, Newcastle. It was first observed by Mr. E. Barlow, and an alarm was…
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An inquest was initiated this morning concerning a fire which occurred in Bay-street on Saturday afternoon. A middle-aged woman was present in custody…
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NEWCASTLE, Monday—One of the most disastrous fires that has ever occurred in Newcastle broke out at 8 30 on Saturday night in the offices and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fire at Newcastle Destruction of Hall and Son's Warehouse. £12,000 Worth of Damage Done
One of the most serious fires that has ever occurred in Newcastle broke out on Saturday night in the offices and main warehouse of Messrs R. Hall and…
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WE are informed that about 8 o'clack on Saturday evening an alarm was given by some children screaming "Fire," and on people hurrying to the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Melbourne. a Serious Fire
The large pile of buildings known as Henty's Bonded Free Stores, Little Flinders-street, was discovered to be on fire this afternoon. The flames are not yet extinguished, and the outlook is regarded…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fire in Melbourne. Incendiarism Suspected. Searching for the Culprit
The scene of the great Melbourne fire of 1897, when such tremendous damage was done to the buildings facing Flinders, Elizabeth, and Little…
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The machine shop in the New York navy yard has been burnt, and damages to the extent of a million dollars incurred. The plans for the construction of a new marine warship were also…
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A disastrous fire occurred on Saturday evening last at the residence of Mr. James Blacker. Yarraman Creek. Blackville. The dwelling houses and kitchen were totally…
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One of the most disastrous fires that have occurred in Newcastle broke out on Saturday evening last in the premises of Messrs. R Hall and Son in Scott Street and by…
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About eight o'clock on Saturday night, a fire broke out in Messrs. J. R. Hall and Son's warehouse in Scott-street, Newcastle. It was first observed by Mr. E. Barlow, and an alarm was…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Immense Fire in New York. LONDON
A great fire occurred in the machine shop of the New York Naval Yard. The damage is estimated at £200,000…
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Sir Charles Nicholson's splendid mansion at Gotteridge has been burnt out…
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During great incendiary fires at Manila, the natives cut the hose of the fire engines, and fired upon the troops…
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Shortly after ten o'clock on Wednesday night an alarm of fire was raised in town, and the fire brigade turned out quickly with the hose reel. A bright conflagration could be seen out…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Great Fire in Grafton. the Largest Store in the North Destroyed. Estimated Loss, £20,000. Premises Well Insured. Grafton
A disastrous conflagration occurred early this morning, when T. M. McKitrick's City Stores were burned to the ground. The fire was first discovered in the bulk stores, adjoining the main building…
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