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Murray · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1882

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Rutherglen Volunteer Fire Brigade

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 6 October 1882 · page 3

A MEETING of the members of the above brigade was held last Tuesday evening in the local town half, to make arrangements for a demonstration to be held on the…

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Fatal Fire in Sydney

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 October 1882 · page 15

Au extensive fire broke out on Monday night on the premises of Messrs Wright and Son, bedding manufacturers, in George-street, Sydney. It originated in the rear portion of…

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Corowa Fire Brigade

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 October 1882 · page 2

THE members of the Corowa Fire Brigade are strong in the belief that a number of conditions made for the forthcoming demonstration at Sydney…

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Fire Brigades

The Riverine Grazier · Wednesday 18 October 1882 · page 4

A report of the select committee of the South Australian House of Assembly on the Fire Brigades Bill; together with minutes of proceedings and evidence, ordered by the…

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Fire Brigades. (Continued from our issue of 18th.)

The Riverine Grazier · Saturday 21 October 1882 · page 4

A report of the select committee of the South Australian House of Assembly on the Fire Brigades Bill; together with minutes of proceedings and evidence, ordered by the…

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Rutherglen Volunteer Fire Brigade

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 27 October 1882 · page 2

A general meeting of the above was held on Tuesday evening at the Town Hall. Captain Manallack occupied the chair and there was a good muster of fireman. Mr…

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The Late Fire in Townsend- Street. Coroner‘s Inquest

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 27 October 1882 · page 34

An inquest was held.on Monday last by Mr. Maunsell, district coroner, on the late fire in Townsend-street . The following jurors were [?]worn :—J. M'Eachern, R. M. Anthony, C…

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Fire Brigades' Bill

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 November 1882 · page 5

IN the New South Wales Assembly on Wednesday evening, Sir He[?] Parkes moved the second reading of the Fire Brigade's Bill. In doing so,…

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Disastrous Fire at Rutherglen

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 November 1882 · page 5

[?] Monday night which resulted in the total destruction of Mr. W. E Dowd's store, Main street. The origin of the…

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The Rutherglen Fire Brigade

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 3 November 1882 · page 2

THAT a fire brigade is a necessity in a town so large and important as Rutherglen, is a question we think there can be little doubt about,…

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Fire Brigade Bill

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 November 1882 · page 2

OF late years there have been many, disputes in Sydney between the various fire brigades when any conflagration of importance has occurred, through each brigade…

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Latest by Telegraph Fire Brigade Demonstration in Sydney. Antoher Victory for the Corowa Team and Another Protest Entered. Sydney, Thursday, 9 P.m

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 10 November 1882 · page 2

A torchlight procession of the various fire brigades now in Sydney took place through the prinicipal streets of the city on Wednesday…

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Fire Brigades' Demonstration

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 17 November 1882 · page 2

THE fire brigades demonstration held in Sydney last Thursday and Friday at the Priuce Alfred Park was largely attended, and on the whole proved a great success…

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Miscellaneous. a Sea of Fire. Visit to the Crater of Mauna Loa

The Riverine Grazier · Wednesday 22 November 1882 · page 2

KILAUEA CRATER is on the side of the mountain Mauna Loa, four thousand feet above the sea, where the ascent is so slight that the crater appears to be a plain. The crater is a…

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Fire Brigade Meeting

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 November 1882 · page 3

THE ordinary monthly meeting of the Corowa Fire Brigade, was held last Monday evening in the School of Arts. Captain Ritchie occupied the chair, and there were…

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Miscellaneous. a Sea of Fire. Visit to the Crater of Maura Loa

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 24 November 1882 · page 2

KILAUEA CRATER is on the side of the mountain Maura Lon, four thousand feet above the sea, where the ascent is so slight that the crater appears to be a plain. The crater is a…

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Fire at Hillston

The Riverine Grazier · Wednesday 6 December 1882 · page 2

We learn that Neaves' store at Hillston has been burned to the ground. Insured for £3000. [The above telegrams were issued as an…

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Rutherglen Volunteer Fire Brigade

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 8 December 1882 · page 3

THE adjourned ordinary meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers on Thursday night. Captain Manallick occupied the chair, and there was a large…

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Another Fire in Wodonga

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 15 December 1882 · page 14

On Sunday morning, about 4 o’clock the inhabitants of this town were alarmed by the cry of “ Fire !” The fire occurred at Mr. Thomas Hardy’s saddler’s shop, and the…

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Buther Len Volunteer Fire Brigade

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 15 December 1882 · page 5

THE ordinary general meeting of the above was held last Tuesday night. There were present: Engine Officer Ritchie (in the chair) and a good…

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