Science Notes & News. Fire Extinguisher
According to on American technical Journal, aqua ammonia—i.e., the common liquid ammonia—forms a most efficient fire-extinguisher, and several…
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Fires & bushfires, 1920
195 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 7 of 10
Gutted by Fire. Sydney
Blayney's biggest commercial house trading as Starr and Atwell, was totally gutted by fire. The damage is estimated at £6000…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Destructive Fire at Dungog. West Maitland
A [?]re occurred at Dungog about 2 o'clock this morning resulting in the destruction of Murray's motor garage, a small goods shop, and the "Eastern…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Town Hall on Fire. Sydney
A fire broke out in the Paddington Town Hall early thin morning, but was soon extinguished by the brigades. The floor and doors of the ballroom…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire Inquiry
The Coroner (Mr. P. P. Resenthal) held an inquiry into the origin of a fire which occurred at Pall miallawa on August 11. by which "The Wilgas,"…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire in Sussex Street. Sydney
A fire which occurred in Sussex-street last night caused damage estimated at £3000. Three firms are affected…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire Inquiry. Suspicion of Conspiracy. SYDNEY
During the inquiry into a fire which totally destroyed a weatherboard cottage in, Merrylands last month, the coron[?] remarked: "If there is any suspicion…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →More Belfast Riots. Troops Fire on Orange Rioters. (United Service.) LONDON
Despite their waving a Union Jack, the troops fired on the Orange rioters. Fifteen Catholic premises were burned yesterday, and 4000 Catholic families are…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Disastrous Fire. Sydney
The woodwork and electrical fittings factory of Hokin Bros., at Ashfield, together with the contents, were destroyed by fire early this morning. The damage…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire in Paris Factory
Dunlop's state that the reports of the fire in their Paris factory are greatly exaggerated. The damage is estimated at only 2,000,000 francs…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →MESOPOTAMIA. Arabs Fire on Blockhouses. LONDON
The Mesopotamian insurgents, apparently realising the dangers lurking in blockhouses, are making them the objects of attacks before they reach full…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Big Hotel Fire. Australian's Daring Rescues. (Reuters Telegram.) LONDON
The Royal Fortescue Hotel at Ba[?]staple, one of the best known in the West of England, has been partly destroyed by fire. The flames had cut off…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Post Office Fire. Alleged Deficiency in Cash. Postmaster Committed. SYDNEY
The circumstances surrounding the fire at Catherine Hill bay post office on September 6, were inquired into by the Newcastle coroner…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tar Tanks on Fire
The main boiler at the Council's tuf depot in Lower-street sprung a leak about 1.30 yesterday afternoon and set fire to the boiler and two 400-gallon…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Local Government. Governor Opens conference. Favors Decentralisation. Municipal Fire Insurance. SYDNEY
The annual conference of the Local Government Association was opened this morning by Sir Walter Davidson. Ald. Wallet of East Maitland, presided,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Reprisals Again. Another Town Set on Fire. LONDON
The anticipated reprisal for the attack on Ma[?]oy barracks followed swiftly, when the town (of 5000 inhabitants) was set afire…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →House Destroyed by Fire. Singleton
A six-roomed weatherboard house at Kelso, owned and occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Schmierer was, totally destroyed by fire. At about 2 o'clock…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →General Cable News. Huge Blaze. Great Danger in Texas. Fumes Overcome Firemen. VANCOUVER
Burning sulphr rendered fire-lighting very difficult in a great dock blaze at Galveston, Texas, when £500,000 damages was done…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at Council's Tar Plant
In regard to the recent fire at the Tamworth Town Council's tar plant, the Overseer of Works reported to Tuesday's meeting of the Council that on…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Sunday School Convention Building Destroyed by Fire. TOKIO
The World Sunday School Convention opened with more than 600 foreign delegates present, the majority being Americans…
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