Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Fires & bushfires, all years

Hunter Valley · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1915

558 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 6 of 28

Destructive Fire at Segenhoe. Hyshed Hay, &C

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1915 · page 2

As we go to press, we are informed that Mr J. Jennings, of Segenhoe, has had the misfortune to have his hayshed, hay, and haystacks…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Fire at Kurri Kurri. Two Shops Destroyed. Kurri Kurri

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 23 February 1915 · page 3

A fire, which broke out at an early hour this morning destroyed two shops and contents in Cessnock-street, Kurri, and a third building was damaged by fire and water…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Maitland Coalmines. Recent Fire

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 24 February 1915 · page 5

The insurance on Mr. J. H. Shephard's premises, which were destroyed by fire yesterday, totalled £445, covering building and contents. Mr. Shephard says the amount…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Rheims Shelled. Houses Set on Fire. Civilians Killed

Singleton Argus · Thursday 25 February 1915 · page 2

Five hundred shells were fired by the Germans into Rheims. Twenty houses were set on fire, and 20 civilians were killed…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Maloja Under Fire, Shelled in English Channel Escape from Armed Liner

Singleton Argus · Thursday 25 February 1915 · page 2

London, Monday Night.—The P. and 0. R.M.S. Maloja has been shelled in the English Channel. According to an authoritative source…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Stroud Fire

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 26 February 1915 · page 9

Great excitement prevailed here on Monday last, when the alarm was given that a fire had broken out in the premises…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Fires Near Scone. Two Haysheds, Hay, Etc., Destroyed

The Scone Advocate · Friday 26 February 1915 · page 2

FROM further particulars of the fire at Mr. J. Jennings' hayshed, Gegenhoe, last Tuesday afternoon, we learn that it occurred during lunch hour; the hands…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Maitland Coalmines. Recent Fire

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 February 1915 · page 4

Mr. J. H. Shephard, whose shop, with contents, was destroyed by fire the other day, explains that a ledger, that was reported as recovered, is practically useless…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Fire at Paddington. Damage £5000

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 February 1915 · page 7

Between £4000 and £5000 worth of stock was destroyed by fire which almost gutted the premised of Thos. Cooke and Co., general drapers, Oxford-street, Paddington…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Colliery on Fire. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 February 1915 · page 5

A fire has occurred in Homleath colliery, Staffordshire, Eleven are dead…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Fire and Water. Nine Hours' Ordeal

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 27 February 1915 · page 5

About 4.30 p.m., just after dusk, the Germans managed to Hood the trenches held by our left company (writes a British infantryman). At the same time as the trenches were…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

The Western Front. French Success. Remarkable Artillery Fire. Paris, Feb. 26

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 27 February 1915 · page 5

A communiques states: The French success as Les Epargnes was due to remarkable artillery fire. An officer of the Eighth Bavarians, who…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Under Fire. Terror of Anticipation

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 2 March 1915 · page 6

The man who has not been under fire always desires to know what were the feelings of the man who has been during this ordeal. It is probable that…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

News by Wire. Disastrous Fire. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 March 1915 · page 5

A fire occurred late last night in the cork department of Mauri Brothers and Thompson engineering establishment at Waterloo. The damage is estimated at…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

News by Wire. Fire at a Factory. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 March 1915 · page 5

Fire severely damaged the premises occupied by C. Anderson, hat manufacturer, in Albion-street, Surry Hills, last night. The fire brigade received the call shortly after…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Under Fire Terror of Anticipation

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 5 March 1915 · page 4

The man who has not been under fire always desire to know what were the feelings of the man who has been during this ordeal. It is probable that…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Fire in Sydney. Considerable Damage

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 5 March 1915 · page 6

Fire severely damaged the building occupied by Gibbs, Cryer, and Co., commercial printers, the Standard Manufacturing Company, skint manufactures, and J. Chernock…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Fires in Redfern

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 March 1915 · page 5

Several fires occurred in Chelsea-Street, Redfern, this morning. One house was totally destroyed while several other buildings were severely damaged. The occupant of one…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Proof Against Fire

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 6 March 1915 · page 2

It is an old but trite saying that, "When your neighbour's house is on ire, look after your own." Have you ever thought what would occur if…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Fire at Paddington. Damage [?]

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 March 1915 · page 6

Between £1000 and £5000 worth of stock was destroyed by fire which almost gutted the premises of Thos. Cooke and Co., general drapers, Oxford-street, Paddington,…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →