A Destructive Fire
A fire broke out on Monday morning in the extensive workshops belonging to Mr. George Raffan, builder and timber merchant, of…
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Fires & bushfires, 1890
43 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 2 of 3
Extensive Fire at Bourke
A fire broke out at 3 o'clock on Friday morning in a block of brick buildings owned by Mr. K. C. McKenzie. The fire originated in the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Railway Riots in New York. Police Fire on the Mob. London
In connection with the strike in New York Central Railway riots occurred at Albany. The police fired on the mob, wounding three persons. A…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Shipping Strike 5000 men on strike in Sydney. 500 Gas Stokers Going Out. Attempt to Fire a Building. THE S.S. Macleay Laid Up. Mails to Be Sent Overland. Societies contribute £250,000 a week. Union Tradesmen Refusing to Supply Provisions for Non-union Crews. 700 Men Striking in Brisbane. Strike of Melbourne Dock Laborers
THE strike which had been delayed until the last moment in the hope that a settlement might have been arrived at, broke upon the the three centres of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A Town Destroyed by Fire. LONDON
The town of Tokay, in Hungary, containing 4000 inhabitants, and famous for its celebrated vineyards, has been destroyed by fire, only 13…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The 'Northern Argus' Burnt out
Early on Thursday morning last, it was discovered that the premises of the Northern Argus at Narrabri, were on fire. When observed it was found…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fire at the Customs House
At about 20 minutes past 8 o'clock on Saturday morning a fire was discovered in the Customs House building, Circular…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fearful Fire in Turkey
The fire which raged at Salonica has been done. A mosque containing valuables and. records which it would be…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Labor Trouble in England the Men Stone the Military. Several Bayonetted. Men Dispersed by Fire Brigade Hose. London
The men on strike at the Southhampton docks stoned the military yesterday, and were then charged, several being bayoneted and severely…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire at the Alhambra Palace, Spain. LONDON
In connection with the fire at the Alhambra Palace, in Spain, the principal courts of the palace were uninjured. It was suspected that the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Shipping Strike Great Excitement in Sydney. the Riot Act Read. Police Charge the Mob. a Number Injured. Banks About to Close. All Business Suspended. Engineers expected to be called out. Special Constables on Duty. Mr. Trenwith Opposed to Compositors Being Called Out. the Labor Union Desire a Conference. Arrest by Special Constables. the Mob to the Rescue. 300 Men Prevent Hordern & Sons Carters From Bringing Out Their Drays. Lasseter's Carters Withdrawn Also Store Men From Gibbs, Bright, & Co. Shipowners Do Not Desire Arbitration. Men at Mort's Docks & Hudson Bros. to Be Withdrawn. a Steamer on Fire
The position with regard to the strike remains about the same. The Labor Conference seem determined to fight the battle out. The leaders say…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire on a Ferry Steamer
About half-past 4 on Monday morning the North Shore Ferry Co.'s steamer Earangaroo was discovered on fire. The vessel…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Cablegrams. a Terrible Fire. a Large Town Almost Totally Destroyed. London
A terribly destructive fire has taken place at Colon, on the north shore of the isthmus of Panama. The town, which has a population of fifteen…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Tremendous Fire in Sydney. a Whole Block of Buildings Destroyed. Sydney
A terribly disastrous fire broke out in Sydney at half-past 2 this morning, in Gibbs, Shallard's printing establishment. The flames extended with…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Great Fire in Sydney
THE largest fire which has ever occurred in Australia broke out very early on Thursday morning last. The heart of the city of Sydney is, like most other large cities,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Late Fire. SYDNEY
A deputation has waited upon the Minister for Justice with regard to the recent fire, urging that a searching investigation be made into the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →News by Wire. Extensive Fire in Adelaide. Sydney
A large fire broke out at a timber yard and damage to the extent of £4000 has been done. The premises were insured in local offices…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Big Fire Near Newcastle. Sydney
A large fire has occurred at Wickham, near Newcastle. Ellis's saw and bone mill was entirely destroyed. The damage is estimated at £6700…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fire at a Copper Mine. Sydney
A great fire has occurred at the Cobar copper mine, the flames have been subdued and an inquiry is demanded…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Extensive Fire in Hobart
The most disastrous fire that has occurred in Hobart for many years broke out at 2 o'clock on Friday morning in…
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