Some Fire Hazards
Carbolic acid, used in homes, factories, shops, and offices as a germ destroyer, should not be brought into the presence of an open flame, as the…
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397 stories in Murray's papers · page 13 of 20
Fires in Wool Cargoes. Caused by Sheep Dips. the Valparaiso Inquiry. London
The inquiry into the cause of the outbreak of fire amongst the cargo of wool carried by the Pitcairn Island now sitting at Valparaiso, in Chili,…
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A large fire broke out this morning in the bonded stores at Newcastle owned by Earl, Bros. and Co., Ltd. It raged with great fierceness, and…
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Speaking at the official opening of the new fire station at the Globe last Wednesday Mr. Hogue, Chief Secretary, said that one of the measures…
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The police at Longreach (Q.) are in receipt of information of the finding of what appears to be human bones. A boundary rider, named Wilis, was riding…
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Speaking at the banquet following the opening of a new fire station in Sydney the Chief Secretary (Mr. J. Hogue) said he had a bill almost ready for…
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The monthly meeting of the above was held on Monday evening. There were present-- Captain Ritchie (in the chair), and to firemen…
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The trial at Norwich Assises of RossKowen on the charges of murdering her husband and afterwards attempting to destroy the body br fire ended yesterday…
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An extensive fire, doing serious damage, is reported from the United States. The scene of the outbreak was the great docks at Baltimore, and damage has been…
Continued on Trove, page 27 →Big Fire in Canada. Roman Catholic Cathedrals Destroyed
A disastrous fire has occurred at Nicobet, in the Quebee province of Canada. The Roman Catholic Cathedral and…
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A fire broke out at Bega in the stationary department of the "Star" newspaper and printing office, a largo twostorey building in the heart of the town,…
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"The Times" make a reference this morning to the recent cases of fires which have originated amongst wool cargoes in homeward-bound vessels from New…
Continued on Trove, page 27 →The "Rimutaka" Fire. a Conflict of Opinion
In connection with the fire on the New Zealand Shipping Company's steamer Rimutka, 7765 tons, which broke out and burned for two hours…
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Dust is a wonderful producer of fires. There are instances on record in post-offices where the dust of the mall-bags suspended in a close room…
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An examination of the cargo of the Zealand Shipping Company's steamer Rimurake, 7765 tons, shows that the damage caused by fire and…
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St. Michael's Church at Hamburg has been destroyed by tire. The damage is set down at the sum of £250,000…
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The usual monthly meeting too place last evening in the Fire Brigade Hall Chief Officer Marshall notified he would inspect the brigade on Tuesday next,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fire at Haverstock Hill. Man, Woman, and Children Killed
A fatal fire broke out shortly after midnight at Dale road, Haverstock Hill, and though little damage was done to property it involved the loss of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire in a Coal Mine. Four Men Entombed. Otago
A large fire has broken out in the Molvneux coal urine at Otago, New Zealand, Four miners arc entombed, but, as…
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At the meeting of the Deniliquin Municipal Council last week a letter was read from the Corowa Fire Brigade drawing attention to the unsatisfactory conditions…
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