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Northern Rivers · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1893

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the peerless. We could not The Fire at Kempsey

Northern Star · Saturday 7 January 1893 · page 8

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ing his fire at the farthe wagon, gave us "Good eve Inal Home, Grafton

Northern Star · Saturday 7 January 1893 · page 8

There is a small but [?] the recent sports held in the world known as Home, Grafton, says:—"It Gentlemen. It is a grand see the very presentable appoet has said that [?] aboriginals. They seem well…

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A Young Man Suffocated at a Fire

Northern Star · Saturday 14 January 1893 · page 6

THE S. M. HERALD saya— " A sad feature, a result of the fire at Balmain, was the suffocation of a neighbour's son, Benjamin Danks. While the fire was at its height,…

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The Lismore Fire Brigade

Northern Star · Saturday 4 February 1893 · page 4

THE following extracts are from the Fire Brigade Board's report:—Eight fire alarms nccurred during the year, of which one was a False alarm; three fires were extinguished by…

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The Fire on the Buninyong

Northern Star · Saturday 4 February 1893 · page 4

IN reference to the recent fire on the Buninyong during her Northern trip, Captain Richardson states, according to a telegram from Townsville, that the fire,originated in a…

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Bush Fires

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 3 March 1893 · page 3

THE particularly cureless manner in which fires are lighted and left burning in the bush has been exemplified by instances recently reported to the…

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Fire Insurance Conditions

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 24 March 1893 · page 5

A case of interest to insurance companies, and those who take out fire policies, was before the Full Court on Monday. Jacob Carnofaky had had a drapery store at Greta, and he took…

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Extensive Fire in Moleeworth-street

Northern Star · Wednesday 29 March 1893 · page 2

SHORTLY before 4 a.m. on Sunday a fire was discovered in the premises of Mr.W.T.Hunter in Molesworth-street. The fact was first discovered by Miss Drew,[?]…

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Another Fire. "Northern Star" Machine-room Burnt

Northern Star · Wednesday 29 March 1893 · page 2

AT 4 a.m. on Monday the alarm of fire was again raised, at which time Mr. W; O. Run wick saw flames issuing from our machine-room,and about the same time Mr.Bailey,living opposite…

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Extensive Fire at Lismore

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 31 March 1893 · page 2

About 4 o'clock on Sunday morning last the premises of Mr. W. T. Hunter, in Molesworth-street, Lismore, were discovered to be on fire. The discovery was made by Miss…

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Fire at the Northern Star Office

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 31 March 1893 · page 2

On Monday another alarm of fire was given, at about 4 a.m., when the room in which the machinery of the Northern Star printing establishment was located was found to be…

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Fire Inquiries Fire in Molesworth-street

Northern Star · Wednesday 5 April 1893 · page 2

AN inquiry into the circumstances attending the fire which broke out in Mr. W. T Hunter's on the morning of the 23th ultimo, was held at the Freemasons' Hotel yesterday forenoon, before the Coroner" Dr…

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The Fire at the " Star " Office

Northern Star · Wednesday 5 April 1893 · page 2

AN inquiry into this fire was also held yesterday before the Coroner and the following jury:—Messrs. J. Olanoy, (foreman), E. W. Mackay, I. Jacobs, E. HodgRon, — Irwin, G. Litchfield, D. Hurley, Jun.,…

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Fire Inquiry. The Fire at Mr. Nilon's

Northern Star · Saturday 8 April 1893 · page 2

AN inquiry into the circumstances attending the fire which destroyed a dwelling occupied by Mr. John Nilon, in Loyoester-istreet on the morning of the. 22nd ultimo, was held at the Freemasons' Hotel on…

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Fire at Roseneath

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 5 May 1893 · page 2

A MEMO received from Casino yesterday stated:—"Bruton" house, owned and occuupied by Mr. Donald Campbell, was totally destroyed by fire this morning. Incendiarism is…

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How to Extinguish a Fire

Northern Star · Saturday 20 May 1893 · page 4

A solution of five ounces of ammonia in a gallon of water will pat out a fire…

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The Fire on the Ship "Port Jackson."

Northern Star · Wednesday 31 May 1893 · page 3

IT was found impossible to discover the seat of the fire, for immediately the after-huth was opened it became like the smoke stack of a steamer, and the opening of No. 3 hatch, and again No.2, only…

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"Presentation of Medals to Members of Lismore Fire Brigade

Northern Star · Saturday 3 June 1893 · page 2

ON Tuesday evening last a very interesting little ceremony came off at the Council Chambers, the occasion being the presentation of a number of medals to members of the Lismore Fire Brigade, as…

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Fire at Smithtown

The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser · Friday 16 June 1893 · page 3

A LARGE fire occurred in Smithtown, Macleay River, last week. Two of the principal buildings in the town were totally destroyed. The total damage is…

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Dreadful Fire at Sea and Horrible scenes

Northern Star · Saturday 5 August 1893 · page 4

LAST week cablegrams reported that a Spanish steamer had been burnt at sea, involving fearful loss of life, and the steamer Taiyuan, which has arrived at Sydney, now brings particulars. The…

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