Motor Notes. Extinguishing a Fire
Although it is not now of very common occurrence, there is always a certain amount of risk of the car catching fire. This may be caused by several…
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Fires & bushfires, 1927
428 stories in New England's papers · page 8 of 22
Careless Employee. CAUSES £9000 FIRE. Melbourne
A lighted match which was thrown down by an employee in a garage at Fitzroy, ignited a quantity of petrol and caused a fire which destroyed the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Overcome by Smoke Man Collapses In Factory Fire SYDNEY
A fire damaged portion of Bagg's factory at Mascot early to-day. Martin Gilwheeler, who was helping to extinguish the flames with a garden…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Leaking Pipe Line. Column of Fire
Newcastle. Monday. Believed to have been caused by a [?]akage in the petrol ping line running from the infi[?]mable [?]iquids wharf to the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Parramatta Fire. Shops Destroyed
A fire at Parramatta early on Sunday morning destroyed a shop and dwelling and severely damaged two adjoining shops and dwellings…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Motor Notes. Extinguishing a Fire
Although it is now of very common occurrence, there is always a certain amount of risk of the cap catching fire. This may be caused by several…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Visit of Dr. Earle Page. Local Complaints Told to Federal Treasurer. Trunk Line Calls—fires and Invitations
The Federal Treasurer (Dr. Earle Page) was accorded a civie reception in the Council Chambers on Saturday morning. There was a…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Fire in Military Camp £30,000 DAMAGE Three Blocks Destroyed BRISBANE
A disastrous fire occurred at Enoggera military camp yesterday afternoon, resulting in the destruction of three blocks of buildings containing…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Painful Accident Bathurst Man Burnt in Petrol Blaze
Frightful burns were sustained by Mr. Charles Hodge, when petrol ignited in the Bathurst railway per way workshops just before knock-off time…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at Iluka Hotel Destroyed GRAFTON
North Head Hotel at Huka was destroyed by fire in the early hours of the morning, the damage being estimated at between £4,500 and £5000…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Late Fire
Mr and Mrs W. Taggart were rather heavy losers as the result of the fire that destroyed their residence last Monday. in addition to the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Grey Street Fire Clothing Sto[?] Damaged Mr. A[?]oup's [?]
Severe damage was done to the stock in premises [?] Street South, occupied by Mr. Abraham Ay[?] by [?] fire which occurred at…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire at Iluka Early Morning Sensation North Head Hotel Destroyed
Damage estimated at between £4,500 and £5000 was called by a fire which totally destroyed the North Head Hotel, at Huka, in the early…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Fire Wins and One Third. Jockey's Feat. Davidson at Newcastle
Not quite a record, but a feat, seldom achieved, went to the credit of the young jockey, S. Davidson, at the Newcastle Cup meeting on…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Country Fire Seven Shops Burnt. SYDNEY
Seven residential shops, comprising practically the whole main street of the township of Naganbie (Vic.,) were totally destroyed by fire this…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Whole Block Destroyed. Fire in Victorian Township. Sydney
Seven residential shows comprising practically the whole main street of the lownship of Naganbie (Victoria) were totally destroyed by fire this morning…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire at Town Hall
Just before lunch hour on Wednesday a small outbreak of fire was discovered in the town hall. At the time, decorators were busily engaged…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire Brigade Benefit at the Grand
Next Wednesday evening a benefit picture night will be held at the Grand Theatre in aid of the Glen Innes Fire Brigade Hospital Fund. Cullen…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Heavy Fire Damage The 'Phone Blamed MELBOURNE
A fire which broke out early yesterday morning in the store of Howard Smith Ltd., shipowners, in North Wharf Rood, Melbourne, caused…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Men Burnt Alive. Fire in Tent
Two men, Samuel Palmer, 55, and Alexander Beveridge, 55, were burned to death in a fire which broke out in a tent at Canberra, early yesterday…
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