Fire That Cannot Be Quenched
Those who fear that scientific advance is killing all romance should turn to America to have their fears put at rest. A fire that cannot be put out by mortal means until it…
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Fires & bushfires, 1897
271 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 7 of 14
The Fire Brigades Carnival. a Fine Scene in Hunter-street
THE firemon practically began their carnival on Saturday eight by a brilliant torchlight procession from Cottage Bridge to Watt-street, and thence along Hunter-street again…
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The close connection of the military with the record reign celebrations prompts a scrutiny of early records, in which it is found that a company of the Northern Battalion…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Fire Brigades' Demonstration. a Brilliant Success. Details of the Competitions
THE fire brigades' demonstration, which has been looked forward to with so much interest for many weeks past, was commenced on the Newcastle Cricket Ground…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Grand Torchlight Procession of Fire Brigades. Pyrotechnic Display in the Upper Reserve. General Rejoicing by the People. Hymns of Praise and Thanksgiving. About 30,000 People in the City
Hunter-street and, the city generally was gorgeously decorated in the early morning with flags, greenery, and Japanese and Chinese lanterns. The grandeur of the scene was,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire Brigades' Demonstration. Spoilt by the Rain. Local Brigades Score Heavily. Newcastle West First
EVERYTHING pointed to there being a record attendance at the Fire Brigades' Demonstration yesterday, but, unfortunately, the rain came down shortly before noon, and it never…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Fire at Waratah. Horse Burnt to Death
SHORTLY after 1 o'clock yesterday morning a fire was discovered in the stables and outhouses connected with the residence of Alderman J. P…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Paris Fire
THE Paris bazaar horror has taken everybody's breath away during the last two days (says the writer of the "Vanity Fair" column in the Argus) The "world" of the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →New Lambton. Fire Brigade
The contractor (Mr. H. Burg) has now completed the shed, and handed it over to the brigade. The site chosen for the station is a most suitable one, having a frontage to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Tighe's Hill. Fire Brigade Social
The fire brigade recently held their annual social with the usual spread in the fire-shed, followed by a social in the Rosedale Hall. About 60 couples took part in the grand…
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A PECULIAR case of fire on shipboard was that which damaged the barque Annie Stafford at Dieppe, France, recently, the facts in the case having been learned at…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Maitland District. Fire Brigade Board
THE quarterly meeting of the West Maitland Fire Brigade Board was held at the Town Hall, West Maitland, at noon yesterday. Alderman Crothers, the Mayor, presided,…
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THE annual meeting of the members of the local fire brigade was held on Monday evening, and on account of the pressure of business was adjourned…
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The members of the local fire brigade are busy putting down a practice track, some 140 yards in length, and judging from the number of willing hands engaged at the work…
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At 8 o'clock on Saturday evening the members of the West Maitland Fire Brigade, under Superintendent Phillips, made an official test of the fire escape appliances…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →CABLEGRAMS. The Queen's Reign. Scene at a State Ball. Outbreak of Fire
LONDON, Friday.—A State ball was given at Buckingham Palace to-night. As the guests were arriving a fire was discovered to have broken out in the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire at Dungog. School of Arts Burnt Down. Dungog
AN extensive fire took place here this morning. About 5 o'clock flames were seen to issue from the bakehouse of Mr. Hatchison's bakery, and at once efforts were…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Carrington. the Fire Brigade
The members of this brigade intend holding a social evening at an early date, when a presentation will be made to ex-Captain Lois Barnard for…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Micronesia on Fire
The Liverpool-owned ship Micronesia, which loaded here for the West Coast during the strike, put into Deal in June with her cargo of nitrate on fire. The vessel was beached and fire got under, but the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Parliament. Wednesday, 14Th July. Legislative Assembly. Taxation of Creameries. The Gambling Acts. Fire Brigades Act. Sydney
THE SPEAKER took the chair at 4.30 p.m. ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS. Mr. BRUNKER, in reply to Mr. T. R. SMITH, said that the Railway Commissioners…
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