Fire at Townsville. Townsville
A destructive fire occurred early this morning in Flinders-street. The outbreak started either at the back of Miss Keary's stationery shop or Mr. A. Reyes' fruit…
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Fires & bushfires, 1915
164 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 3 of 9
West Wallsend Fire
Sir,—I see by the controversy in your recent issues that the Rev. J. B. Fulton is having a rough time of it. No doubt the reverend gentleman acted…
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A fire occurred at half-past ten o'clock to-night in a three-storied building in Kent-street, occupied by a number of firms. Messrs. Gibbs, Geyer, Limited,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Letters to the Editor. the West Wallsend Fire
Sir,—The Rev. J. B. Fulton has found a supporter in Barney O'Hea." How both did jump when they thought they could get at Captain Craig through…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →On Fire at Sea. an Oil Tank Steamer. Cargo Gets Ablaze. London
The Norwegian oiltank steamer Lahabra, with 10,000 tons of benzine, has reached the Tyne. She was on fire amidships for two days…
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Sir,—Having had a prolonged discussion regarding the West Wallsend fire, permedium of your paper, and without wishing, to dilate upon the respective…
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The liner La Touraine has sent a wireless message to Queenstown to say that she is on fire and in distress. Shipping circles have received advices…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Bush Fires Round Sydney. Big Blaze at Manly. Sydney
The great heat to-day was responsible for bush fires in many parts of the metropolitan area. Thousands of acres of bush were destroyed at Manly,…
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Saturday night, when the fuddle-heads with bottles in newspapers, insecurely tucked, under their arms, were beginning to think of the excuses they would…
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The fire at North Rothbury on Monday swept through the tents and canvas houses, causing much damage. Some of the men lost all their clothes and money,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Damage by Bush Fires. Many Cottages Destroyed. Sydney
The bush fire which started near Bankstown on Monday afternoon, spread with great rapidity over the south-western portion of the district, destroying houses,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Allies Destroy a Bridge. Enemy's Fire Improves. Athens
The Allies destroyed a bridge near a town on the Dardanelles, used for the transport of artillery for the forts. The enemy’s fire Improved…
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A five-roomed weatherboard cottage [?] Georgetown, Waratah, owned and occupied by Mrs. Mary Ann Muncaster, was destroyed by fire last night…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire Brigades Act. Municipal Conference
A conference of municipal representatives was hold at the Newcastle Council Chambers last evening to consider the increase in the charges levied by the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire on the Boambee. Lime Cargo Destroyed
While the steamer Boambee was making her usual run on Wednesday night from the Manning River to Newcastle a fire was discovered in the fore part of the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Neuve Chapelle Fight. Terrible British Fire. London
A British officer states that 350 guns at Neuve Chapelle were firing as fast as possible. The German trenches seemed to be on…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Letters to the Editor. the New Fire Station
Sir,—In his pertinent letter, Mr. Braithwaite, incidentally refers to the proposed new fire station. I cannot conceive the wisdom of the Fire Commissioners in…
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Sir,—I have read with considerable pleasure the letters recently appearing in your columns regarding the proposed alienation of part of the people's…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Red Cross Society. Fire Brigades Assist
A circular has been forwarded to each fire brigade in the State by the Chief Officer as follows:—"It has been suggested that contributions be invited from the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Attacking the Forts. Terrific Firing. Turkish Defences on Fire. Tenedos
Observers on Mount Elias witnessed terrific explosions, accompanied by immense flames, at Chanak and Kilid Bahr. Both places are afire in several…
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