Bush Fires. Evidence by Railway Inspector. Sydney
The Bush Fires Commission to-day heard evidence by George King, chief inspector of the permanent way for the metropolitan division of the New…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Hunter Valley · Fires & bushfires
Fires & bushfires, 1927
911 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 18 of 46
Melbourne Blaze. Outbreak at Timber Factory. a Good Save. Melbourne
A fire damaged J. Wright and Sons timber factory at South Melbourne shortly before midnight. The factory is situated…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire in Garage. Explosion at Wagga
A terrific explosion, followed by flames bursting from the rear of Minty's motor garage, occurred at Wagga…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Fire at Young. Police Court Sequel. Young
Damage estimated at £5000 was caused at Young a few weeks ago as a result of a fire, which was started by three boys who dropped lighted…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Boy's Heroism. Saves Sister's Life. Fire in a Bedroom
The heroism and presence of mind of a ten-years-old boy saved his baby sister from being burned to death on Saturday night and three other…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Four Fires. Outbreaks at Young
Four fires broke out at Young on Friday night. The first was discovered in Vogt's timber yards, but the blaze was extinguished before much…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Blaze on Yarra. Rowing Club's Boatsheds Destroyed
The Mercantile Rowing Club's boatsheds, on the bank of the Yarra River, close to Princes Bridge. Melbourne, were practically destroyed…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cadia Fire. Five Buildings Destroyed. Dog Gives Alarm
At Cadia, five premises were destroyed by fire. They were:—Messrs. J. Gillies' general store, G. Brennan's shop and boarding-house, A…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Bush Fire. the Inquiry Concluded
The inquiry into the cause and prevention of bush fires by the Royal Commission which was appointed some time ago has concluded, and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Bush Fires. Commission Takes Further Evidence. Over-insurance of Crops
Mr. R. H. W. Hawker, a grazier in the Gunnedah district, gave evidence in Sydney before the Royal Commission inquiring into bush fires…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Blaze on Yarra. Rowing Club's Boatsheds Destroyed
The Mercantile Rowing Club's boatsheds, on the bank of the Yarra River, close to Princes Bridge, Melbourne, were practically destroyed…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Four Fires. Outbreaks at Young
Four fires broke out at Young on Friday night. The first was discovered in Vogt's timber yards, but the blaze was extinguished before much…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Spectacular Fire. Skyscraper Destroyed. New York, April 12
One of the most spectacular fires in New York city's history occurred to-night, when a blaze of unknown origin started on the 38th floor of the…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Cadia Fire. Five Buildings Destroyed. Dog Gives Alarm
At Cadia, five premises were destroyed by fire. They were:—Messrs. J. Gillies' general store. G. Brennan's shop and boarding-house, A…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Employees Marooned. Effect of Subway Fire. New York, April 18
Thousands of employees were imprisoned in office buildings through lifts stopping and 15,000 telephones being put out of commission by a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Train Tragedy Wrecked and Set on Fire by Bandits Mexico City, Thursday
Bandits wrecked and set fire to a train bound to Mexico City from Guadaljara, capital of the State of Jalisco, on Tuesday evening…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Sydney Blaze. Motor Car Works. Sydney
An outbreak of fire occurred early this morning on' premises occupied by Miller Bros., motor car painters and upholsters, Castleragh-street,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Omnibus Fire. Caused by Engine Backfiring
A Lancia motor cmnibus, owned by Messrs. J. and E. Melville, Denison-street, Hamilton, was considerably damaged by fire in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire Brigade Art Union
A meeting of the committee of the Fire Brigade's Hospital and Ambulance Art Union will be held at the Fire Station, Went Maitland,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire in the City Sydney
An of fire occurred early this morning on premises occupied by Miller Brothers, motor car painters and upholsterers, Castlereagh-street, city…
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