Cessnock. New Fire Station
The new fire brigade station, recently completed at Cessnock, was officially opened on Saturday evening by Alderman W. Taylor, member of the Board of Fire Commissioners…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Fires & bushfires
Fires & bushfires, 1916
192 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 6 of 10
Soldiers' Letters. Shell Fire Awful
Private Thorold Toll, son of Alderman Toll, of Wickham, from "Somewhere in France," writes:—"Am still well and going strong. It's hard to realise, but nevertheless it's a fact…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Charge of Treason. Startling Allegations. Regarding Recent Sydney Fires Sydney
After several adjournments a commencement was made to-day by Mr. Barnett, S.M.. with the hearing of the charges of treason against twelve members of the I.W.W. The…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Fire at Mark Foy's. Sydney
A fire destroyed the contents of a tank used as a rubbish bin at Mark Foy's this morning. The fire broke out after midnight in a three-storeyed…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Morpeth Council. New Fire Station
The regular fortnightly meeting of the Morpeth Municipal Council was held on Monday evening, when there were present: Aldermen Bourke (Mayor), Stace,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Wallsend Fire Station. Proposed New Site
The Wallsend Fire Station, in John Street, has long been regarded as unsatisfactory in structure and situation. It is a dilapidated building and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →West Maitland Fire. Ten Tons of Hay Burned
Thirteen men of the west Maitland Fire Brigade turned out in about 60 seconds, late yesterday afternoon, when an alarm of fire was given. First-class…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Western Front. British Artillery Fire. Germans Admit to Be Intense. London
A German official communique says: "English artillery fire north of the Somme is intense. "Six French attacks upon Sailly…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Charge of Treason. Men Draw Lots. to Start Fires. Sydney
At the Central Police Court to-day, Mr. Burnett, S.M., continued the hearing of the charge of treason against 12 members of the I.W.W. The court was again crowded. The…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Italian Splendid Valour. Advance Under Terrific Fire. London
Ruiter's Rome correspondent states that Italian newspapers are enthusiastic about the splendid valour displayed in the latest italian advance,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →35th Battalion Comforts. Fire Brigade's Continental
District Officer W. Hillier, officer in charge of the Newcastle Fire. Brigade, has received from Major Brent B. Rodd, of the 35th Battalion…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Boolaroo Fire
A call was received at half-past 12 o'clock this morning to a fire in a house in Government Road and Eighth Street, Boolaroo. The…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire at Hamilton. No Damage Done. Brigade's Smart Response
The Hamilton Municipal Council pays £384 each year for the upkeep of the fire station at Hamilton After years of agitation the council has…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Big Fire. Hamilton Loco. Sheds. Tool-shed Burnt Out. £400 DAMAGES
A are broke out in the tool shed at the Hamilton Loco. Sheds early this morning. The City Fire Bridge received the call shortly after half…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Wheat Stacks on Fire. Inquiry at Lockhart. LOCKHART
An inquiry wan conducted by Dr. Paton yesterday concerning the fired in wheat stacks on October 14. George Francis Finn, of Wagga, and George…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Drowning a Mine Fire
Drowning a mine-fire in Michigan is being done in a thorough manner. According to the "Mining and Scientific Press," of San Francisco, the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Fire at Hamilton. Railway Building Damaged
At half-past two o'clock yesterday morning, a call was received by the headquarters of the fire brigade to an outbreak in a building at the Hamilton locomotive…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Western Front The French Forward Dash. Effect of Heavy Gun Fire. 22 Hen Killed With One Shell. LONDON
Reuter's correspondent at the French headquarters, describing the French spring forward, when they captured Ablaincourt and Bovent and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Hamilton Loco Fire Fire Cleaners Dismissed
Following on the fire at the Hamilton Loco. Sheds on Friday last, an inquiry was hold by the Locomotive inspector (Mr. George Watson) into…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Cessnock Fire Brigade
The Cessnock Fire Brigade enters its new quarters, at the cornet of Victoria and Cumberland Streets, this week. Captain Cralg took charge of…
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