Another Steamer Fire. Sydney
A fire broke out on the steamer Indarra at seven o'clock this morning, in No. 3 hold, containing general cargo. The vessel, which belongs to the A.U.S.N…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Fires & bushfires
Fires & bushfires, 1917
287 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 12 of 15
Fire in York-street. Sydney
Shortly after eight o'clock to-night, Turnbull, a block watchman perceived smoke issuing from the top floor of York House, 50-52 York-street, City…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Italian Campaign. Enemy Naval Base. Warships Bombed. Fires in Navy Yard
ROME. Wednesday.—Giant Capronl aeroplanes raided the great Australian naval base at Cattaro, starting fires among buildings in the navy yard and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →German Navy Mutiny Several Warships Seized Sensational Disclosures Western Front. Kaiser's Sorry Plight Reserves Worn Out. Broken by Allied Fire
WASHINGTON. Wednesday.—A French Commission has issued a statement dealing with the Western front. It shows that the Kaiser is…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire at Hurstville. Brigade's Timely Save
SYDNEY, Saturday.—A fire, threatening the destruction of a terrace of shops at Hurstville late last night was saved by the prompt arrival of the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Cessnock Fire Station
As a site for a fire brigade station at Cessnock, an area of 31 3/4 perches of land has been granted to the Board of Fire Commissioners…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fire on a Ship. an Act of Arson
A preliminary inquiry has been held by Captain Cummings (Superintendent of Navigation) into the fire which was discovered burning on a steamer…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A Pacific Street Fire
An alarm of fire came shortly before eight o'clock last night from Mrs. Jennings's residence at 50 Pacific Street, Newcastle. The flames were…
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On September 24 a serious fire occurred on a British vessel in Sydney Harbour. An inquiry into the outbreak was made by the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →German Cruelty. Fire on Sailors' Boats
A report from Copenhagen states that the admiral commanding at Christiania reports that the convey survivors have reached Bergen…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Our Sydney Letter. the Distress.—hand to Mouth.—conscription Again in the Air.—these Suspicious Fires.—the Law of Libel. Sydney
What the result of Sydney Distress Day has been cannot, at the moment of writing, be said. These great collections are never quite complete till after a few days…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Tragic Bush Fire. Men Killed in Flames
The Commissioner of Police in Brisbane has received full details respecting a fatal bush fire which occurred on Warenda Station, near Boulla, on…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Ceaseless Gun-fire
LONDON, Monday.—The United Service war correspondent at the Anzac headquarters, telegraphing on October 20, says:—"Rumblings of guns…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fighting Bush Fires. Lesson for Liberty Loan Investors
The spirit which impels women, children, and the physically weak to assist in vanquishing a bush fire in Australia by carrying drink and food…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Stockton Fire Fighting
The matter of tenders for the sinking of well points for the fighting in Stockton was brought up at the Council meeting. Aldermen Hudson…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →French Front. Paroxysm of Gun Fire. Previous Efforts Surpassed
LONDON. Wednesday.—Reuter's correspondent at the French headquarters telegraphs: "The artillery preparation began on October 7, and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Italian Campaign Hun Forces Massed. Intense Gnn Fire. Italian Official Report
ROME. Wednesday.—An official communique states: "The enemy has concentrated strong force, of which a large portion are German…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Huns' Belgian Victims. Must Work Under Gun Fire
AMSTERDAM, Friday.—German brutality towards the defenceless Belgians is becoming worse steadily. Belgian men do not dare appear in the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mokham Council Works Fire Station Pavement. Smedmere institute
Wickham Council held their fort nightly meeting last night, those present being the Mayor (Alderman K.J. Bond) and Aldermen Toll. Gittins…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Suspicious Fire
A fire at Baltimore destroyed piers munitions intended for France. The damage is estimated at £1,000,000. A British steamer, which was alongside…
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