Great Fire in Japan. Tokio
The whole of the Aristocratic quarter of Numanazu has been destroyed by fire, and the damage is estimated at five million yen. A villa occupied by the Empress Dowager and…
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Fires & bushfires, 1913
580 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 7 of 29
Destructive Fire. Fatal Results. London, Tuesday evening
A fire destroyed a bootmaker's shop in Cable-street, London. Several persons were cast off from the stairs, and jumped from the windows. The injured were removed tot he…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Disastrous Fire. Japanese Town Destroyed. Tokio, March 4
Practically the whole of Numazu, a town of about 11,000 inhabitants, 45 miles south west of Yokohama, has been destroyed by fire…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire on the Turakina. Rio De Janeiro, March 5
A fire has broken out in No. 3. cross-bunker, lower hold, of the steamer Turakina, which left New Zealand on January 27. The fire is difficult to get at, and it is…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire in London. Loss Of Life. (By Cable.) London
A disastrous fire has occurred in a bootmakers' shop. The building was completely destroyed. A number of occupants were cut off…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cooking Without Fire. The "Econocookor."
Every person concerned in the cooking of food knows how much time is spent in watching the food and guarding against burning, boiling over, and…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Cooking Without Fire. The "Econocooker."
Every person concerned in the cooking of food knows how much time is spent in watching the food and guarding against burning, boiling over, and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fire on the Turakina. Still Burning Fiercely. Rio De Janeiro, March 6
The fire which broke out on the steamer Turakina is burning fiercely, and anxiety is felt for the safety of the ship. The Turakina has been beached. The…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Bush Fire
At about 7 o'clock on Thursday evening a big bush fire broke out a little to the south of Pelaw-Main township. There was a strong southerly wind blowing at the time and it…
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Extensive alterations and improvements have been decided upon, with the object of bringing West Maitland Fire brigade Station thoroughly up-to-date. A contract has…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire at Armidale
B. A. Moses and Co.'s boot factory, West Armidale, was discovered on fire at 4 o'clock on Thursday morning. The greater portion was completely destroyed. The tannery and…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Cooking Without Fire. The "Econocooker."
Every person concerned in the cooking of food, known how much time is spent in watching the food and guarding against burning, boiling over, and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Great Hotel Fire. Twenty of the Guests Perish. Omaha
A hotel has been burned down and a score of the guests are dead in the ruins. Two of the guests became insane from fright. The wooden, structure blazed with terrific…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fire on the Turakina. Outbreak Extinguished. Rio De Janeiro March 7
[?] Turakina has been extinguished…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Kew Gardens Fire
Joyce Locke was convicted of being concerned in causing the fire which destroyed a teahouse in Knew Gardens. The accused was sentenced to 18 months' imprisonment. She was…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Disastrous Fire. Tokio, March 7
In regard to the disastrous fire in Yokohama it is stated that the Exchange, several silk factories, godowns, and 250 buildings were burned, the damage being estimated at…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Late News by Cable. Fire on the Turakina. Condition of the Cargo. Rio De Janeiro, March 8
The steamer Turakina, on which a fire occurred, has 4ft of water in No. 4 hold. The meat in No. 2 hold is useless, and the cheese in No 3 hold is valueless…
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About half-past ten on Saturday night a fire broke out in a building in York-street consisting of a dwelling and shop, which formerly had been used as a baker' spremises…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Fire in York-street
On Saturday evening, about half-past 14 o'clock, a fire broke out in a building in York-street, consisting of a dwelling and shop, which formerly had been used…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Grand Stand Destroyed. Racecourse Fire
The Tendered Jockey Club's handsome new grand stand situated about three miles from the town, was destroyed by fire early on Thursday morning. On the previous…
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