Local and General. Fire-arms Accident
A revolver accidentally exploded at the home of Mrs. Darcy, a resident of Wongawilli, on Saturday morning last, and her nephew, who was…
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10 stories in Illawarra's papers
Borthwick's Fire
The premises of Messrs. Borthwick's Pty, Ltd., at Alexandria, Sydney, manufacturers of the well-known brand of A.B. paint and enamel, were almost…
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On Friday night a shed attached to the residence of Mr. J. Gilmore, New Dapto road, Wollongong, was destroyed by fire, together with some…
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On Sunday evening Kiama was aroused by the unwelcome sound of the fire bell and the bright illumination of Pheasant Point, followed by flames…
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On Wednesday, whilst a motor car belonging to Dalgety and Co. was proceeding along the Main South Coast road in the vicinity of Kembla…
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On Wednesday, shortly after 11 p.m., the western part of Thirroul was roused by the cry of Fire! Mr. A. Broadhead giving the alarm. The outbreak…
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The police are of the opinion that last week's fire at Thirroul, in which the premises of Hannaford and Lees were gutted, was started by thieves…
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The Coroner, Mr. McMahon, S.M., held an inquiry on Wednesday as to the late fire in the shops of Messrs. Hannaford, Lea, and Irvine, in the main street,…
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A fire occurred, in E. A. Jones and C.'s store, Corrimal, on Friday evening last. A bale of kapok ignited and had a good hold before it was…
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At Shellharbour on Thursday morning, "H[?]awatha," the pretty cottage home of Mr. W. F. Fuller, was unaccountably destroyed by fire, burnt to…
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