DISASTROUS FiRE in Queensland
A disastrous fire occurred at Rave swooden 18 b inst., when the following premises were destroved:—Bussey's [?]cery store, Pedeaky's two shope (heavily stocked with drapery and…
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The Fire at Peking. Death of General Schwartz-koff. London, April 19
In connection with the fire at Peking, which destroyed the palace of the Empress Dowager, the headquarters of Count Waldersee, the commander-in-chief of the…
Continued on Trove, page 27 →Fire at the One Tree Hotel. the Inquest
On Saturday an inquest was held into the cause of the fire at the One Tree Hotel, when the conch stables were destroyed, before the Coroner…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Fire at the One Tree Stables. The Inquest
The Coroner presided at un inquest, held at the One-Tree, on Saturday, to ascertain the cause of the fire which destroyed the coach stables at that place on the morning…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Artillery Fire. Our Troops Under Cover
Artillery fire against troops under cover produces comparatively little material effect, but is very shaking to the nerves, and keeps the men exposed to it behind their…
Continued on Trove, page 36 →Disastrous Fire. Explosion at Chemical Works. London April 26
A serious disaster has occurred at Greisheim, near Frankfort, on the Maine. A great fire broke out in electro-chemical works which resulted in two terrific…
Continued on Trove, page 27 →Destructive Fire in Florida. London
In the great fire in Florida forty-eight blocks of buildings were destroyed, the length of the burned area being two miles, and thirteen blocks wide. Seven lives…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Australia's Welcome. a Scene of Splendour and Unparalleled Enthusiasm. The Duke Expresses his Delight. The City a Blaze of Glory at Night. MELBOURNE
The weather in Melbourne yesterday was beautifully fine, and the programme in connection with the Royal Visit was carried out with the greatest eclat…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Alarm of Fire
The firebell rang out at 1 o'clock yesterday, and although no outbreak appeared, it was ascertained that theapron of Miss Emma Klemke, the cook at C[?]on's Hotel, had…
Continued on Trove, page 24 →Fire Brigades' Display
A splendid display by the metropolitan and country fire brigades in the city in the evening had such a setting of brilliant illumination as the Southern Hemisphere has not…
Continued on Trove, page 26 →Fatal Fire. London, May 2
A sad disaster has occurred in London. Miss Rudd, daughter of Mr. Andrew Rudd, of Queensland, lost her life in a fire which broke out in a boardinghouse in…
Continued on Trove, page 35 →Great Fire in America. 20 Acres of Buildings Destroyed. London, May 4
A tremendous fire has occurred at Jacksonville, the most populous city in Florida (population in 1890 17,201). A strong gale was blowing at the time, and the…
Continued on Trove, page 35 →Fire at Sea
During the voyage of the transport Maplemore to South Africa, a fire occurred on board but it was got under control after many hours hard work…
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A destructives fire occurred early on Sunday morning at the corner of Kent and L[?] Sydney. The building in which the fire took place is owned by Messrs. Tiliock…
Continued on Trove, page 29 →Fire on a Troopship
A press correspondent, who went to South Africa with the Imperial draft contingent on the steamer Maplemore, writes stating that the vessel had a narrow escape from destruction…
Continued on Trove, page 29 →Cliffs Set on Fire by the Sea
On the west coast of Ireland, Bt B[?]llybunnion, the Atlantic rollers have for conturies been breaking down the rooks and piercing them with great caverns. These…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Jerilderie Courts. Tuesday, 16Th May, 1901. Police Court. Before Mr. Garstang (P.M.), Mr. Elliott and Dr. Robinson, Js.P. Careless Use of Fire
Police v. M. O'Mahoney, Mr. H. P. Whitty appeared for the defendant, who pleaded not guilty. Mr. Whitty took exception to the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fire at Stanley
A disastrous fire took place at Stanley early on Saturday morning. I[?] threatened at one time to consume half the township, and, as it was, four places of business and the public free…
Continued on Trove, page 28 →Fire at Rutherglen. the Star Hotel Burnt
About two o'clock on Tuesday morning a fire broke out in the Star Hotel premises, situated in Main-street, Rutherglen Mrs. Spears was the lessee, and carried on the…
Continued on Trove, page 35 →Fire at Howlong. Court House Hotel Destroyed
THE Court House Hotel, and Mr. Foley's store were destroyed by Are at an early hour yesterday morning. The former was occupied by Mrs. Camplin, Particulars to…
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