The London Fire
Later details of this conflagration show the fire broke out in the mixing shop of the chief charmist. Dr. Angell, who perished while attempt…
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Fires & bushfires, 1917
36 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 1 of 2
Liquid Fire
"Liquid Fire as a weapon" forms the theme of an interesting article in the 'War Budget.' The diabolical contrivance is thus described:—…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Gladstone Fire
Saturday afternoon last, about two, a fire at Gladstone consumed a house owned by Mr. C. Barnett and its contents owned by its occupier…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →First Experience of Gun Fire
Private "Doug." Cumming, well known formerly in sporting circles in Bowraville, sends an interesting letter to a member of the "News" staff…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Another Bowraville Blaze
Last Thursday night another fire occurred at Bowraville, but was confined to the house in which it started. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. McNally have…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Serious Country Fire. Coolamon Shops Destroyed
A disastrous fire occurred at Coolamon on Monday. The Commercial Bank had a very narrow escape. The following places were…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Fire at Killawarra
Mr. Alf. Moore's barn at Killawarra was burnt to the ground about 10 o'clock this morning (Tuesday), as well as all it contained—70 bags of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Filmed Under Fire in the Trenches
Mme. Sarah Bornhardt is the central figure of a remarkable film drama, "Mothers of France," which has just been exhibited privately, and will shortly be seen in London,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Blaze at Warrell Creek
On Monday in last week Mr. Patrick Kennedy removed most of his furniture from Bowraville to a house in Warrell Creek where he…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Red-hot End of the World. Oxy-hydrogen Blaze of the Oceans
A new kind of end of the world has been imagined by M. Louis Rabourdin, a French scientist. Sometimes it has been suggested that the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Nearly a Fire. Narrow Escape of Delves and Williams
On Tuesday evening at about 20 minutes before closing time, one of the employees noticed the reflection of a fire in the bulk store of tin big…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire at Wauchope,. Much Damage Done. Wauchope
Another disastrous fire has occurred at Wauchope. Chaffers' buildings, occupied by Mr. Sykes (chemist) and Mr. Budge,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire Risks
Cr. Martin wished to know from, the Council at its last meeting whether any provision was being made against fire where felling and…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Protection for the Fire Fighter
No longer will the fear of being overcome by poisonous gases or struck on the head by falling objects be entertained in the minds of the Cincinnati firemen, for they have been…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at Wauchope
Early on Sunday morning last the residents of Wauchope were awakened by the dread call of "Fire!" and a large number hurried to the scene of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Protecting the Fire Fighter. Remarkable New Oxygen Helmets
No longer will the fear of being overcome by poisonous gases or struck on the head by falling objects be entertained in the minds of the Cincinnati firemen, for they have been…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →District News. Comboyne. Burnt Out
A dwelling house belonging to Mr. Stennett, and all its contents, was destroyed by fire on Monday night. The family had only sufficient time to…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Wandering Fires
This chance of noble deeds will come and go Unchallenged, while ye follow wandering fires…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →District News. Coopernook. Fire at Coopernook. Buchanan's Bulk Store Burned to the Ground
About 3 a.m. Sunday Mr. Geo. Buchanan, who sleeps out on his verandah, was awakened by a glare in his eyes, and beheld in flames his…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Bush Fires
The continued dry weather is causing the settlers a certain amount of anxiety. In addition to the increasing shortage of feed a fresh…
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