Inquest on the Olive-street Fire
An enquiry touching the fire that occurred in Olive-street was heard before Mr. A. N. Barnett, district coroner, on Wednesday. The following jury were sworn :—Messrs. W. J…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Fires & bushfires, 1898
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Train on Fire
The western mail train caught fire near Bourke last night, and was for a time in danger of total destruction. Two trucks with their contents were…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →What a Rapid-fire Gun Is Like
Rapid-fire guns are just now much talked about, but most people have only a vague ides of what they are people who take the Gattling gun as a type of 'rapid fire'…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire on a Mail Train
The western mail train caught fire on Monday night when within 27 miles of Bourks. The fire first broke out in the tarpaulin covering of a truck of chaff, about…
Continued on Trove, page 27 →A Fire Brigade for Berrigan. to the Editor Berrigan Advocate
Sir,—Your article in last issue on the above subject has opened up a wide discussion amongst those who are interested in the welfare of the town. Whilst agreeing that…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fire at Rutherglen
THE fierce clanging of the firebell struck terrror into the hearts of those who heard it about 10 o'clock yesterday morning, for with a typical summer morning and its…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bush Fires
A very destructive fire occurred in the Black Dog Creek district on Sunday and Monday, and between 3000 and 5000 acres of grass were destroyed. The principal…
Continued on Trove, page 24 →Fire at Wangaratta
Mr. John Brien, of the Wangandary Orange-grove, near Wangaratta, had an unpleasant experience with fire on Friday morning, and he and his wife and three…
Continued on Trove, page 28 →Children's Column. the Fire in Talcott's Mill
"How's Jamie to-night, mother?" "A little better, I think. He is sleeping now. That is why I delayed supper, fearing to wake him. Here's a clean…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →A Fire Extinguisher. Another Use for Ammonia
One of The best agents for extinguishing fires (according to the National Druggist) is aqua ammonia, without any addition whatever. "We have personally had…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Fire at Young
Last week Mr. F. Rudd finished gathering a crop of wheaten hay from his paddock adjoining the Young racecourse, and i order to suit the…
Continued on Trove, page 28 →Wodonca Fire Brigade
The annual "smoke night" of the Wodonga Fire Brigade was held at the station on Friday evening, and was largely attended, the company including, besides the local…
Continued on Trove, page 35 →Fire at Kruger's Tannery
About 10 minutes to 2 on Thursday morning the fire bell, rang by Constable Cooper, gave notice that another fire had broken outin Albury. On proceeding to the spot it was…
Continued on Trove, page 24 →Large Fire at Alexandra. Several Business Places Destroyed
The most disastrous fire ever witnessed in the Alexandra district occurred on Wednesday in the very centre of the business places of the township. Wednesday is observed as…
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