Grass Fire at Telford
A bush fire broke out on the property of Messrs. Beattie Bros., at Telford, last Monday. The town fire bell was tolled, and volunteers were…
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Coolamon Homestead Destroyed by Fire
The farm dwelling on the property of Mr. J. F. Johnstone, known as "The Rifle Range," Coolamon, was destroyed by fire on Tuesday morning. Mr…
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A special meeting of the above was held at Morebringer on 16th ult., at which Cr. F. Howard, of the Hume Shire Council, attended. After…
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The antiquated fire bell at the local fire station is to be put out of action. In its place ail electric siren will be substituted…
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Despite the lateness of the season the bush fire menace is still with us. On Saturday afternoon last there were two outbreaks. On…
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Persons who wish to sound the alarm of fire have no need to bother about swinging on the old bell rope now. The station door is never locked and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →[?]W Fire Siren for Deniliquin [?]cted at Deniliquin Station [?]Blic Demonstration on Tuesday Night
[?]fte[?] very many years' service [?] antient fire bell at Deniliquin are station has been replaced his week by an up-to-date…
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A fire broke out in the hills at Glenrowan on Sunday. Another outbreak occurred on Monday in the Warby ranges, at the back of the orange…
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Hemmed in by blazing bush, a party of eleven Gippsland residents, including seven children, sought refuge in a waterhole, where they…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bush Fire in Victoria. Young Man Burnt to Death. Houses and Motor Truck Destroyed. Melbourne
A young man, George Fairbrother, lost his life in a bush fire which broke out near Guiyah Junction and Mirboo East. He vas found on the…
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Edward George Hobbs, aged 19 years, was suffocated in a fire which occurred On Saturday afternoon at the factory of Longlyfe Retreads Ltd.,…
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The Travellers' Rest Hotel, at Boileau in the Echuca district, was destroyed by fire early on Monday morning. Mrs. Drewitt, the licensee, lost over…
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In a bush fire, which broke but near Gunyah Junction and Mirboo East, George Fairbrother, aged 20 years, was overcome by heat and smoke and was…
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In the early hours of yesterday (Thursday) morning A fire occurred at the Corowa Racecourse, in the building at the eastern side…
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A fire at Nubba destroyed the general store and residence adjoining the shop. Very little was saved, and the cause of the outbreak is a mystery…
Continued on Trove, page 35 →Bank Robber Shot Dead Teller Blinded; Ledgerkeeper Fires Woman's Plucky Action
After throwing popper in the tellor's eyes and snatching a bundle of notes worth £40, a thief who entered the Swanston street, Melbourne, branch of…
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At ten minutes to six on Monday morning last an alarm of fire was given by Mr. Bert Field, of Walker street, who while filling the petrol…
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The Municipal Council on Monday night adopted a recommendation by the finance committee that the two big oil engines at the power house be…
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What might easily have been a very serious fire, with considerable loss, at the wheat stacks at Deniliquin railway station early…
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Sir,—Through your columns I would like to express my sincere thanks to the captain and members of the Deniliquin Fire Brigade for their…
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