Grass and Bush Fires. Outbreaks Near Melbourne
Beaumaris had an epidemic of grass fires at the begining of the week, but, fortunately, owing to the early arrival of the Mentone, Cheltenham…
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The Fires in Victoria
The hot weather has been responsible for many outbreaks of fire in Victoria. A fire in the Beaumaris district destroyed two week-end villas…
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Two very big fires breaking out within an hour, and in big blocks of [?]ufidings only a few hundred yards from each other in the most congested…
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It is now stated that the loss by last night's destruction of the grandstand at Rosehill racecourse exceeded £30,000. The police are satisfied the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Another Racecourse Fire Rosehill Grandstand Destroyed
The large grand stand at Rosehill racecourse was totally destroyed by fire last night. The damage is estimated at £10,000…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Serious Fires at Macedon Several Settlers Homes Destroyed Town of Gisborne Jeopardised
Serious fires are raging in the Mace don district of Victoria. A number of settlers' homes have been destroyed. Exciting rescues of life have been…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fearful Flying Fatality Aeroplane on Fire at Great Height Occupants Dashed to Pieces
While flying at a great height in Chesterfield an aeroplane burst into flames. The wings broke off und the pilot and officer, Brooke Hunt, fell…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →France in the Ruhr. a Clash at Essen. French Soldiers Fire on the Crowd
The Easter calm was broken by a grievous calamity at Essen The French sent a handful of soldiers with machine guns to requisition motor cars…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Big Fire at Sydney Show Grounds
The big industrial hall, facing Moore Park at the show ground, which was the mecca of hundreds of thousands during the recent carnival, was the…
Continued on Trove, page 31 →Fatal Fire at Hobart. Aged Woman Burnt to Death
At Hobart, Mrs Amelia Woods, 37, was fatally burned in her residence, on Monday. It is believed that while cooking the dinner her clothes caught…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire at Parramatta. Factory Destroyed
The factory of Murray Brothers Property Company Limited, Parramatta, was destroyed by fire last night. The damage is estimated at…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →An Apartment House Fire. Loss of Life
Through an apartment house five at Lynn, Mass, five persons are dead and ten missing…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire in the City. The Greek Club Damaged
A fire occurred in the city early this morning at the Greek Club in Castlereagh-street. It gutted the first floor of the club rooms, and the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Big Fire at Dubbo. Ying Sing and Co. Burned Out
At Dubbo the large general store of Ying Sing and Co. was destroyed by fire yesterday early in the morning. The damage amounts to many…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire at Sydney. Two Motor Busses Destroyed
A fire this morning destroyed the Phoenix Fibro-Plaster Company's factory and contents, and also two motor busses valued at £1700. The…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fire in Sydney. At Elizebeth and King Streets
A fire occurred, early this morning, at the corner of King and Elizabeth Streets. A shop, formerly occupied by Nippon Kaisha, was considerably…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Castlemaine Butter Factory Gutted by Fire
The Castlemaine Butter Factory was gutted by fixe to-day. The damage is estimated at £4000…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at Mount Morgan. Twelve Buildings Destroyed
A disastrous fire at Mount Morgan last night swept away twelve buildings, along a frontage of 150 yards The damage is between £25,000 and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at Parkes. Motor Garage and Six Cars Burnt
A fire at Parkes to-day destroyed a motor garage owned by Mr. Gregory McGirr, and six cars wined by residents. Fireman John Hall was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at Finley
A fire broke out on Monday morning last, about 2.30 a.m. in the shop premises of the cafe business of S. Notaro, Finley (late J. Pappas)…
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