Charge of Arson Fire at Paddington SYDNEY
"At the Central Police Court to-day Elizabeth Mary Carter, 34, domestic duties, was charged with having on January 23 maliciously not fire to a dwelling…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Fires & bushfires
Fires & bushfires, 1938
828 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 5 of 42
Malicious Act Police Theory of Victorian Fire MELBOURNE
Police at Red Cliffs consider that the fire which destroyed the home of Mr. A. G. Allnutt, M.L.A., early yesterday morning, was started, deliberately…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Thought It Was Fire Aurora Borealis Over Britain London
The most brilliant display of the Aurora Borealis for many years was seen throughout England and in many parts of the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Burnt Out Tighe's Hill Residence Furniture Not Insured
The home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Barrett, in Hewison-street, Tighe's Hill, was practically gutted by fire yesterday afternoon. The house, which was owned by…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Fire-walkers on Parade
The Manly life-savers who took part in the big procession in Sydney yesterday will not forget in a hurry the march from the Domain to the Showground…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Aurora Borealis Mistaken for Fire Brilliant Display Seen in England London, January 25
The most brilliant display of the Aurora Borealis for many years was seen throughout England and in many parts of the Continent, including Austria and Holland…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Butter Factory Destroyed by Fire Mallanganee Blaze Lismore
The Casino Co-operative Dairy Society's branch factory at Mallanganee was destroyed by fire shortly after 1 o'clock this afternoon…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →The Sun Stop Press Sydney Fire Sydney
A fire lasting five minutes caused serious damage at the store of Nock and Kirby's Ltd., this afternoon, due mainly to the flooding of a floor…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire Brigades' Award Long Delay In The Hearing SYDNEY
With on one hand, an application lodged in 1934 to the Industrial Commission to determine the hours for firemen in the Sydney and Newcastle…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Ten Dead In Asylum Fire HELSINGFORS
In a fit of anger a lunatic woman set fire to the wing of an asylum. Six men and four women inmates were burned…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fireworks Explode Brief Fire Causes Much Damage SYDNEY
A five-minute fire damaged stock valued at £10,000 in Nock and Kirby's store in George-street to-day. The fire, though not intense enough to…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Cessnock Early Morning Fire Aberdare Cottage Destroyed
A four roomed weatherboard cottage in Northcote-street, Aberdare, occupied by William Watson, was burned to the ground at 2.45 a.m. yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Suspicious Fire Petrol Found Near Butcher's Shop SYDNEY
Police are investigating a fire which broke out and partly destroyed a butcher's shop occupied by Arthur William Smith, at Merrylands, last night…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Nine Miners Dead Scottish Colliery Fire LONDON, January 30
While a snowstorm chilled hundreds who were waiting for tidings at the pithead rescue brigades, after hours spent in fighting a five at Dumbreck colliery,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Cessnock Fire Brigade's Busy Month
The Cessnock Fire Brigade began the year with more than usual activity. In January it had 19 calls and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Eel Blocks Fire Hydrant Auckland
While fireman were fighting fire at a timber mill near Paeroa it was noticed that the water pressure was very weak, and an investigation disclosed…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Chitter Fire Still Burning Near Trades Hall Fumes More Pronounced
The chitter fire in the vacant ground at the rear of the Newcastle Trades Hall continues to burn. The hot, moist weather of the past few days has favoured…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Victorian Heat Bush-fires on Ranges Township Threatened Melbourne
The city sweltered to-day with one of the highest February temperatures on record. The temperature at 3.30. p.m. was 103 degrees…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Fire Destroys Cottage at Stanford Merthyr
A six-roomed weatherboard cottage at Maitland Street, Stanford Merthyr. occupied by Mr, John McKarrow, was completely gutted by fire about 10.30…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Marksmen to Fire at 700 Yards at Adamstown
Civilian rifle clubs to-morrow will use the 700 yards range. The target allotment is— A.N.A. A0. Adamstown Bl and 2…
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