Fire at Coolac
The woolshed owned by Mrs. Maher, of Coolac, was totally destroyed by fire last week, together with the season's clip of 41 bales, wool presses, &c. Shearing,…
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Fowler's Grass Fire Extinguisher. a Practical District Invention
Although good seasons do not cause the Riverine grazier as much anxiety as had ones, they are not altogether free from drawbacks, and one of the most acnte is the prevalence…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Darlington Point. Bush Fires
There have been at least a trio of minor events of this character in the immediate district, which have read a warning lesson in regard to the present extreme peril of bush residents from this…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →A Bush Fire Near Hay. Two Haystacks Destroyed
The first of the much dreaded bush fires to take place within the immediate vicinity of Hay occurred on Friday afternoon on the property of Mr. R. Mann, carpenter,…
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THE risk of grass fires this summer is so great as to be an ever-present menace to landholders, and we have no doubt that it is the desire of everyone to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Big Grass Fire
Last night, the reflection of a big grass fire could be plainly seen to the north—a little to the east of north—of Hay. It was supposed by many in Hay that it was about…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Bush Fires. Three Haystacks Destroyed
On Friday afternoon a destructive fire occurred on Mr R. Mann's farm, about five miles from town. The conflagration could be seen from…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Berrigan Bush-fire Brigade
The outbreak of fire which occurred near the town on Saturday, stirred [?]up to the advisability of [?] an organised and equipped…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fire at Parkes
A report from Parkes states that Medlyn's Cambridge Hotel was completely destroyed by fire. Nothing was saved but the piano, a small portion of tho stock, and the…
Continued on Trove, page 28 →Serious Fires. Crop, Fences and Grass Destroyed
Shortly after two o’clock on Tuesday afternoon a heavy cloud of smoke to the southward of the town, gave evidence of outbreak of fire [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Grass Fire on Howlong Station. Gunbar
On Tuesday afternoon, 27th instant, much excitement was caused at Carrego, the back station of Howlong, by the arrival of a trembling white-faced boy driving the ration cart…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at Broken Hill. Six Shops Destroyed
A very destructive fire occurred on Wednesday morning in Argont-street south, Broken Hill, whereby six shops wore burnt down, and another was partially gutted. The fire broke out…
Continued on Trove, page 24 →Fire at the Railway Sheds. Two Carriages and a Vax Destroyed Damage Estimated at £3000
A destructive fire broke out on Sunday afternoon the carriage repairing shed of the Deniliquin and Moaina Railway Company, resulting in the whole of the contents of the. building (including two…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A Midnight Fire. a Residence Destroyed
At about 12.45 on Wednesday morning, most of the townspeople were awakened from their midnight slumbers by the fire-bell ringing out the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fire at Maitland
A peculiar outbreak of fire occurred on Friday in High-street, Maitland. A carrier named Richard Bourke was bringing some goods, including a mirror…
Continued on Trove, page 40 →Fire at Yarrawonga
A disastrous fire took place at Yarrawonga, whereby a crop of hay belonging to a Chinese gardener named Shan Yick was seriously damaged, and a reaper and…
Continued on Trove, page 28 →Fire at Broken Hill
Another destructive fire occurred on Thursday at Railway Town, Broken Hill, a general store, owned and occupied by J. Brown, being wholly consumed. Brown…
Continued on Trove, page 30 →Wool Truck on Fire
On 29th ult., when the goods train from Wagga arrived in Junee, it was found that a truck of wool was on fire. Though apparently it was only a small affair viewed…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →A Wool Waggon on Fire
A messenger arrived at Barcaldine announcing that George Peut's waggon, all its harness and over 70 bales of dumped and scoured wool, had been…
Continued on Trove, page 28 →Disastrous Fire in Waradgery-street. a Dwelling and Outhouses Destroyed
The vigorous ringing of the fire-bell on Tuesday night, or rather Wednesday morning, aroused a large proportion of the sleeping inhabitants of the town, and when…
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