The Fire Fiendra
Statistical returns [?] the fire fiend is slightly on [?] in New South Wales. Its ancient [?] by one of the officers at [?] of Sain[?] Fire Brigades…
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Fires & bushfires, 1912
581 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 1 of 30
Latest News by Telegraph. Sydney, Tuesday afternoon. Another Big Fire
A big fire occurred at Murrumburrah early this morning, when a block of buildings in which seven different businesses were carried on, was totally demolished in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire at Abermain
At about 9 o'clock last night as hut at Abermain, owned and occupied by George Young, and old age pensioner, was destroyed by fire. It appears Young was walking about…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fatal Fire. Wellington (N.z.)
A big fire occurred in a boarding house at Wellington (N.Z.) this morning. The flames spread rapidly, and the greatest excitement prevailed among the boarders, all of whom…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Great Fire. Ottawa, Jan. 2
A spectacular fire destroyed five residences at Bishop Terrace, Scores of the occupants had hairbreadth escapes, and several firemen were injured, four seriously, by falling…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire in an Asylum. Toronto, Jan. 3
A fire destroyed part of the lunatic asylum, containing 1100 inmates. It is believed that they all escaped…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire at Wellington, New Zealand. Man Roasted to Death. (By Cable). Wellington
A disastrous fire occurred at a boarding houso in this city this morning. The flames spread rapidly, and one man was roasted to death…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fires at Cessnock
This morning at 10.30 o'clock a stranger discovered a fire that had started in a house in Northcote-street, Cessnock, the supposed cause of the outbreak being a spark from some rubbish that…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Big Fire at Winnipeg. Cigarette the Cause. Winnipeg
A cigarette exploded a case of gasolene at motor works, and the fire destroyed the building 20 motor cars a terrace of eight houses, and several stores…
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The charred remains of a Chinaman were found in the ruins of the restaurant fire in the Haymarket this morning, being those of a cook, who rushed into the building…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire at Government House
On Thursday afternoon a bush fire which was raging alongside Government House grounds at Rose Bay, advanced towards Cranbrook, and destroyed 50…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Maitland Coalmines. a Fire Alarm
Shortly before 6 o'clock last evening the Kurri fire bell sounded an alarm, a report having been circulated that Hector's butchering establishment, in Cessnock-street,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Children on Fire. London, Thursday afternoon
A child, while attempting to light a cigarette in a room adjoining a picture palace, at Chesterfield, fired a group of children dressed in muslin and cotton wool…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire and Ice. Louisville (Kentucky), Jan. 5
A fire destroyed a large section of the business portion of the district. Ice formed instantly when the fire hoses were turned on, owing to the record low temperature…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Big Fire at Botany, Damage Estimated at £ 15,000
A fire broke out early on Friday in the washhouse of Thomas Elliott and Co., Ltd., woolscourers, Springvale, Botany. The works are spread over three acres [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Great Fire at Narrabri. Heavy Loss at Narrabri West
One of the largest fires that have occurred in the country districts of the State took place in Narrabri West in the small hours of Thursday, 28th, and destroyed…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Outbreak of Fire
At about 5.30. on Saturday afternoon the violent clanging of the firebell at the West Maitland fire station, caused no little excitement, and was the means of a large number…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Great Fire Losses. Toronto, Jan. 7
A fire destroyed a number of premises in the centre of the wholesale district. The fireman prevented the destruction of the whole district. The losses are estimated at £30,000 sterling…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire and Ice. Chicago. Jan. 6
The Transit Hotel has been destroyed by fire. The guests escaped from the roof. A number of girl employees were trapped on the top floor, but the firemen rescued them…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Wireless and Fire-fighting. Helena (Montana), Jan. 7
The Forest Fire Prevention Organisation is arranging for the establishment of wireless stations throughout the State in aid of fire lighting. It is proposed to give curly warning…
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