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Murray · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1886

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The Mysterious Fire at Wangaratta. Strange Disclosures. a Woman Accused of Murder and Arson

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 19 February 1886 · page 23

The inquest commenced by Mr. Alexander Tone, J.P., regarding the death of Mr. John Plum, farmer of North Wangaratta, through the burning of his house on Friday, January…

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Fires in Echuca

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 February 1886 · page 19

At about 3 o’clock on Sunday morning a fire broke out in a large six-roomed house in Sturt-street, Echuca, owned and occupied by a man named Dorey. The house was…

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Fire at Hopefield

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 26 February 1886 · page 3

AN enquiry into the cause of the fire which destroyed the residence of Mr. Robert Carson, at Hopefield, on the 15th of February, was held last…

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Fire at Cole's Book Archie

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 March 1886 · page 2

A fire occurred at Cole's Book Arcade this morning, but owing to the prompt arrival of the fire brigade, it was extinguished in half an hour…

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The Lithgow Colliery Fire. Public Meeting at the Sydney Town Hall

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 March 1886 · page 27

On Friday evening, a largely-attended public meeting was held at the Town Hall, Sydney, for the purpose of showing sympathy with [?]d raising funds for the widows and…

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Fire on Board the Manapour[?]. Death of the Chief Officer and One Seaman. [By Electric Telegraph.] Auckland

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 5 March 1886 · page 19

The Union Steamship Company has had narrow escape of another shipping disaster. Shortly after the Ma[?]apouri left Auckland yesterday for Melbourne, a passenger being…

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Bush Fire at Brookong

The Riverine Grazier · Wednesday 10 March 1886 · page 2

A bush fire broke out list week on the Goornong run—between Ferrier's selection and the Urana road. The look-out on the Galore Mount was the first to discover smoke ascending and gave the alarm, at the…

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A Tragic Fire

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 12 March 1886 · page 8

Every week in a populous country like England brings its dismal record of calamity and crime, but a tragedy which has taken place at Plymouth is exceptionallys…

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Incendiary Fire at Bourke

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 12 March 1886 · page 23

The inquest on the fire at O’Grady’s Hotel, Bourke, was concluded on Saturday. Mrs. O’Grady, who was examined, corroborated all the previous evidence. She said that she…

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Deniliquin Fire Br[?]

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 13 March 1886 · page 2

A contingent of the Deniliquin under tile command of Captain If [?] Fire Brigades Demonstration Tuesday last by the mid-day…

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Hay Fire Brigade

The Riverine Grazier · Wednesday 24 March 1886 · page 2

A meeting of the Hay Fire Brigade was held at the Council Chambers on the 19th March, when there were present the Superintendent (Mr Witcombe), in the chair, and Messsrs Travis, Newton, and Hills…

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Fire Brigades’ Jubilee

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 23 April 1886 · page 15

The next united demonstration of fire brigades bad been fixed to take place in Melbourne during.the month of March, 1867, but the Metropolitan Fire Brigades’ Association…

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Corowa Volunteer Fire Brigade

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 April 1886 · page 4

THE usual monthly meeting of the Corowa Fire Brigade took place at the School of Arts on Monday evening. Present -- Captain Ritchie, in the…

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Rutherglen Volunteer Fire Brigade

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 23 April 1886 · page 3

THE usual monthly meeting of the Rutherglen Volunteer Fire Brigade was held on Tuesday evening. Present: Captain Audley, in the chair,…

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Fire Brigade Sports

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 30 April 1886 · page 22

The Benalla Fire Brigade Sports passed off very successfully. The following are the results :— Hose and Reel Practice, Eight Men (first prize, @…

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The Gooramadda Fire

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 7 May 1886 · page 2

A CORONIAL enquiry was held at the Chiltern Court-house on Wednesday by the coroner, Mr. McCormick, P.M., and the following jury: -- Messrs. Moore (foreman)…

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Albury Fire Brigade Sports

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 7 May 1886 · page 23

At & meeting of the Fire Brigade on the 29th ult. it was decided to hold a series of athletic sports on the Queen's Birthday. A programme was drawn up, including the following events :—…

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Albury Fire Brigade

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 14 May 1886 · page 4

THE usual monthly meeting of this brigade was held on Friday last, when Captain Billson and 25 firemen were present…

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Great Fire in Honolulu. Destruction of the Chinese Quarter. Damage Estimated at £250,000. [By Electric Telegraph.] Auckland

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 14 May 1886 · page 18

News has been received that on April 29 a destructive fire broke out in the Chinese quarter at Honolulu, which was entirely swept away. The population of the quarter is…

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Fatal Fire at Daylesford. an Old Lady Burnt to Death

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 21 May 1886 · page 26

A fire occurred at Daylesford, Victoria, on Monday evening, by which an old lady named Mrs. Thomas lost her life. She was 92 years of age, and lived in four-roomed house off…

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