Fire at Montefiores
A fire occurred at Mr. P. Gleeson's farm at Montefiores on Friday night, between 9 and 10 o'clock, which resulted in the destruction of a large shed worth about £100…
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Fires & bushfires, 1901
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Fire at Wellington. Wellington
A DISASTROUS fire occurred at about 9 o'clock Friday night. At that hour the family of Mr. P. Gleeson was aroused by the alarm of fire, a shed situated some thirty yards from the house…
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The fire on the ship Strathgryfe, at Wellington (N.Z.), has broken out again, but the extent of the damage is unknown…
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Pollock's drapery establishment at Paramatta was gutted by fire this morning. The damage is estimated at £6000…
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A seven roomed cottage at Parkes, occupied by P. McGuiNness aNd family, was destroyed by fire on Monday; Mr. McGuinness being burned to death…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →THE Western Herald and Darling River Advocate. Saturday, April 13, 1901. Where Is the Fire Brigade?
WHERE is the Bourke Fire Brigade, and why has its numbers dwindled to three or four instead of maintaining its full strength, viz, nearly a dozen.' It…
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A letter in reference to the formation of a fire brigade in Wellington appearing in this issue, from the pen of Mr. G. E. Wise, is worthy of special attention. As our…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →THE Western Herald and Darling River Advocate. Wednesday, April 17, 1901. Bourke Fire Brigade
SINCE our reference to the Bourke Fire Brigade and the depletion in its ranks, we have received information from the Secretary for the Trustees, Mr. L. A…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at Pekin Palace. London
The DAILY EXPRESS reports that the Palace at Pekin used as the headquarters of Count Von Waldersee has been burned, and only the military papers were saved…
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An inquiry into the cause of the fire which recently demolished the old bilhardroom at the Union Hotel, was held by the Coroner, Mr J. F. Kenyor, P.M., at the…
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On Thursday, the Coroner received information from the Mundooran police that another tire had occurred at Mr. D. Loudenâs Old Biamble, at or…
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THE monthly meeting of the Dubbo Fire Brigade was held on 26th instant, Captain Ritter in the chair. There was a good attendance of members…
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The German steamer Bielefeld narrowly escaped destruction during the voyage from Hamburg to Sydney. A fire raged furiously fifteen hours in one of the holds before being…
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A MEETING of the Dubbo Fire Brigade was held at the Fire Station on Friday evening last. The Captain (Mr. J. Ritter) was in the chair, and the general attendance was good…
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The severe losses owing to the prevalence of fires during the last season should impress upon farmers the desirability of devising some means to keep them in check…
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During the voyage of the transport Maplemore to South Africa a fire occurred on board, but was got under control after many hours' hard work…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Monday's Telegrams. Fire. Sydney
A disastrous fire occurred at Tillock and Co's warehouse, Liverpool and Kent-streets, yesterday morning; heavy damage resulted…
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A terrible fire has occurred at Staffordshire General Infirmary. Seven inmates were burnt to death…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fatal Fire. Lodnon, May 16
During a fire at Staffordshire fu[?]mary. seven inmates were bu[?] to death…
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At Maryborough yesterday Mr. W. Williams (66) fell from Ms chair into the fire. His body was charred beyond recognition…
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