Reception of the Fire Brigade
THE members of the Corowa Fire Brigade, who were so successful at Ballarat in winning the first prize for Engine Practice against all comers, returned home on…
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European Telegrams. [By Submarine Cable.] Extensive Fire at St. John’s in Canada. London, June 9
An extensive fire has occurred at St. John’s, a large and important suburb of Quebec, to the west of the upper town, by which 1,200 houses were destroyed and thousands of persons rendered…
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On Sunday night last, the 18th instant, shortly after midnight, Constable Murphy, who was on duty in Dean-street, noticed smoke issuing from a cellar prating in front of the Salutation…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →The Cloud King; Or, Up Ix the Air, and Down in the Sea. Chapter Xiv. Regain the Balloon, and Light a Fire
Those only who have fallen or have leaped from even a moderate height can imagine my feelings for the few seconds before I lost all consciousness. I knew I was turning over…
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We regret to announce that an extensive fire broke out on Tuesday evening, the 30th August, at Wodonga, which completely destroyed one of the principal blocks of buildings in the town…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Disastrous Fire at Towns- Ville. [By Electric Telegram.] Brisbane
A disastrous fire broke out on Friday night in Flinders-street, Townsville. Kemp’s stationery shop took fire in consequence of the bursting of a kerosene lamp. The flumes rapidly spread, totally…
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A rather extensive fire broke but at 10 o’clock on Sunday night in a block of buildings at the corner of Little Gipps-street and George-street, Sydney, owned by Mr. P. [?]. Lurkin, who carries…
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UPON several occasions we have called attention to the imperfect conception of their duties and obligations which appears to exist in the minds of municipal bodies…
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The forthcoming demonstration of fire brigades in Sydney on the Prince of Wales’ Birthday gives every promise of being a very successful affair. The local brigades are looking forward to…
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Reports from Michigan show that the destruction by forest fires there has been appalling. It is estimated that from 200 to 500 persons were burnt to death, and 5000 made homeless and…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Intercolonial Fire Brigade Competition. by Electric Telegraph.] Sydney
The Intercolonial Fire Brigade Demonstration was attended by 6000 persons. The proceedings opened with a procession through the city, in which about 29 brigades with 17 fire-engines took…
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The Corowa Volunteer Fire E[?] gade took its departure for the scene of strife last Monday morning, being attended across the river to the…
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As predicted in our last Issue the preparations made for the reception of the members of the Fire Brigade on thei[?] return from Sydney were of a most elaborate and [?]tisfactory character. Special…
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The prizes won at the Intercolonial Fire Brigade competition were presented at the Town-hall, Sydney, on Friday by Sir Henry Parkes. The hose and reel practice was won by the Ballarat…
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EVERY resident of the district, whether a believer in athletics or not, or whether bailing from north or south of the Murray, must feel gratified at…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Extensive Fires at Sydney. [By Electric Telegraph.] Sydney
A fire broke out last evening about 7 o’clock on the premises occupied by Mrs. Kingston, draper and milliner, 562 George-street, opposite the Cathedral. The fire originated through some…
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WHEN, some six months ago the local brigades received intimation that the Sydney Volunteer Fireman intended to hold a demonstration in Sydney on [?]…
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A telegram from Cobar, dated Tuesday last, states that a lire, which has destined a considerable portion of the town of Cobar, broke out about a quarter to 9 o’clock that night in the Metropolitan…
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A telegram to the Argus, dated Monday, says:— “About 5 o’clock on Sunday morning a disastrous fire occurred at Bungleweek North, 22 miles from Charlton, by which Mr. Henry Draper’s large…
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On Sunday morning about three o'clock an alarm of fire was given by Mr. P. Halbish, who was awoke by the noise. On looking out of his window he saw flames issuing from Mr…
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