Fire at Barracks. Supposed German Detained
Early on Saturday morning a fire was discovered in the stables at the military barracks, Paddington. The alarm was turned on to Paddington…
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Fires & bushfires, 1916
137 stories in New England's papers · page 7 of 7
New Man-killing Weapons. German L[?]guid Fire Shells
The "Matin" says:—The Germans have introduced a new weapon against the British troops, consisting of liquid fire shells, which explode in the air…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Joinery Works an Fire. Man Drops Dead of Shock
The Austral joinery works at St. Peter's were destroyed by fire early this morning. The shock of seeing his premises on fire was responsible…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Attempted Outrage at Neutral Bay. Tramway Fire Appliances Rendered Useless
A remarkable discovery was made at the Tramway Depot at Neutral Bay on Wednesday morning. When the day shift started work it was found…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire in Hew Zealand
A fire at Tauranga, New Zealand, has practically wiped out the centre of the town. It is estimated that the damage caused was £30,000…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Wheat Stacks on Fire
Another fire broke out in wheat stacks at Lockhart railway station on Saturday at midnight. Teamsters quickly removed the hessian, and not…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Lockhart Wheal Fires. a Further Outbreak
A second outbreak of fire occurred at the Lockhart railway station in the wheat stacks late on Saturday night. The recurrence of the fire has caused…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire at Little Plain
On Friday last Mr. Glen Oswald, of Little Plain, suffered a considerable loss by the burning of a hay shed, partly filled with newly-made hay…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Another Wheat-Stack Fire. Quantity of Wheat Destroyed
Another wheat stack fire, is reported from Borambola siding, on the WaggaHumula railway. The flames were speedily extinguished. About fifty…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →D[?] Fire
A fire early this morning [?] the whole of the back part of [?] cafe in George street. The [?] were compelled to market [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Latest War. The Western Front. Enemy Fire Active. (Router's Telegram). London, Friday Morning
Sir Douglas Haig, in a noon report, says that the enemy, with machine gun and rifle fire, rare active at Guedecourt…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Big Brisbane Fire
The fire which destroyed Messrs. Butter Bros. saddlery and harness warehouse on Saturday was one of the most serious experienced in Brisbane…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Another Sydney Fire. Labge Paper Supplies Burned
A fire seriously damaged the brick building occupied by a cabinet-maker and paper merchant, respectively, at Abercrombie-street, City, early this…
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Mr. H. Warner Alien, representative of the British Press with the French Arinies, in a long despatch, descriptive of the shell-shattered city…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Big American Fire. (Reuter's Telegram). London, Tuesday Morning
The Quaker Oats Company and the Courthouse was destroyed by fire at Pensborough, America. Fire persons were killed and fifty injured. The loss…
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Mr. H. Warner Alien, representative of Die British Press with the French Armies, in a long despatch, descriptive of the shell-shattered city of Arras,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Latest Telegraphic News. Federal Parliament Prorogues. Bush Fire. Sydney
A bush are in the Tullamore district burnt 2000 acres of grass. Both Federal Houses have concluded their business session, and have gone into recess till February…
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