Fire at South Lismore
On Saturday evening a fire occurred at South Lismore near Foley's factory, by which a cottage occupied by Fred Waghorn, together with its contents, was…
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Fires & bushfires, 1912
429 stories in Northern Rivers's papers · page 1 of 22
Bail Up. Adventure with a Burglar Fires at a Solicitor and Escapes. Sydney
A burglar who was robbing a fashionable boarding house at Neutral Bay early, this morning, was surprised by, Lionel Wilshire, the well-known solicitor. The…
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On Friday, 23rd December, a four-roomed cottage belonging to Mr. R. Turner, of Railway Heights, was totally destroyed by fire. The Fire Brigade were soon on the spot, but…
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CAPTAIN D. S. RAYNER, of the Casino Fire Brigade, advises us that Mr. M. Jordan has resigned from the position of engine-keeper at the fire station. His resignation…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Big Fire. Seven Shops Destroyed. Strenuous Efforts Save an Hotel. Sydney
A big fire occurred at Murrumburrah early this morning, when a block of buildings, in which seven different businesses were being carried on, was totally…
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About 1.30 this morning a fire alarm was given the bell ringing loudly three times. The scene of the outbreak was at South Lismore, in the residence of Mr. E…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Sensational Experience. Fire in A-boarding House. Fighting Through the Flames. Wellington (N.z.)
A big fire broke out in a boarding house at Wellington (N.Z.), this morning. The flames spread rapidly, and the greatest excitemtent prevailed among the boarders…
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The Lismore Fire Brigade last night held their practice around the block, testing the hose on the big mains. The first trial was in Keen-street, where some fine streams…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Narrow Escape.; Fire at Government House. Sydney
The State Government House had a narrow escape from destruction by fire owing to a heap of dry grass becoming ignited. The flames were extinguished after half an…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire at Tuckurimba
Yesterday morning at about 2 o'clock a fire occurred at Tuckurimba, by which the residence of Mr. W. J. L., McCaughey, together with almost the whole of the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A Practical Joke. Loading a Cigarette. the Explosion Causes Disastrous Fire. Winnipeg
A loaded cigarette exploded in a gasoline and motor works. A fire resulted and destroyed the building, twenty automobiles, a terrace of eight houses, and…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Fighting Forest Fires. Helena (Montana)
An organisation is being arranged for the prevention of forest fires. It is proposed to establish wireless stations throughout the State to aid the fire…
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Whenever the alarm of fire is raised late at night or in the early hours of the morning, when no cats or other suitable vehicles are on, the street's, the fire…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Train on Fire. Paris
The electric workmen's train on the Gare du Asterlitz collided with a stationary engine, and seven of the coaches were wrecked. One caught on fire. Fifty-three…
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The Transit Hotel was destroyed by fire. The guests made their escape across the roof. A number of girl employees wore trapped in the top floor, but were rescued…
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A notice in this morning's paper, convening a meeting for Friday night next to consider the question of obtaining a fire-extinguishing equipment, deserves…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Great Fire. Three Firemen Injured. London
A great fire occurred at Hess Brothers' oil works at Leeds last night, 300,000 gallons of oil were consumed and three firemen injured by the exploding oil casks…
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DURING the early hours of Monday morning a fire broke out in Messrs Munro and Levers' Sawmill, Terrace Creek (Roseberry) and before…
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A fire was discovered in the steward's cabin on the French boat pacifique last night. The flames leaped on deck, but…
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Besides the Casino Municipal Council other kindred bodies in the State are up in arms and strongly protesting against the…
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