The Chinese Newspaper Fire. Sydney
The inquest concerning the recent suspicious fire at a Chinese newspaper office in Surry Hills concluded yesterday. The jury found that the premises had…
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Fires & bushfires, 1906
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Fire at Kansas City. London, Thursday night
By a fire in Kansas City (U.S.). 20 persons perished, and 50 were injured…
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As an indication of what dangers are anticipated by landowners because of the prolific season, we notice that some show committee are offering prizes for the best…
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ON the evening of 31st ult. the practical exposition of the fire-quelling powers of the new appliance, known as "The Underwriters' Fire Extinguisher," attracted a large and…
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An exhibition of this apparatus was given on the river flat on Wednesday evening, before a large crowd of people. A structure of old boxes and inflammable…
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Early on Sunday morning a small fire took place on the premises of Mr. Charles Bear, Macquarie-street. It appears that the tailor employed by Mr. Bear on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at Brocklehurst. Cottage and Contents Destroyed
On Tuesday night last, just a few minutes before the holding of Mr Trefle's meeting, a two -roomed cottage inhabited by Mr John Riley, an old and respected resident, took fire and was…
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A DISASTROUS fire occurred in the house belonging to Mr. Joo Wright, the popular secretary of the Manchester Unity Order of Oddfellows, on Sunday…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Careless Use of Fire. Bill Before Parliament
In the Legislative Assembly on Thursday night the Premier moved the second reading of the Careless Use of Fire (amendment) Bill, He said that…
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A fire broke out on premises in Kent-street last night, damaging three upper floors occupied by Myers and Co. as a clothing factory, A meritorious save was effected by the brigade…
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About two o'clock on Wednesday morning, the Wellington Fire Brigade received a call to a fire which had broken out in the produce shed of…
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Australia is at the present in the enjoyment of one of the most bountiful seasons in the history of the country, which, following upon…
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Disastrous bush fires are raging in the far west, and have burnt several stations and swept 200 miles from the Darling towards Cobar. No one can approach within a mile…
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Bush fires in the western districts are assuming alarming dimensions, and many settlers at Went worth who braved seven years of drought will be…
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The regular meeting of the Municipal Council was held on Thursday evening, there being present the mayor (Alderman Rose), and…
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Advices from Menindie state that great damage is being done by the bush fire which is raging in that district. The latest news from the river country…
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ON Tuesday morning a very lively fire occurred at North Dubbo, on property owned by Mr. J. Samuele. An area of about 40 acres, chiefly of grass land, was swept by the fire -- the foxtail…
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The "Boys of the Fire Brigade" are exhibiting praiseworthy energy. They have been praetising hard and solidly for some months, and shortly intend to take a trip…
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Ever since the hot weather has appeared there has been a succession of bush fires, both great and small, from every part of the Narromine district (says the NEWS)…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at Dundullimal. Two Stacks Destroyed
During the heat on Monday last an ensilage stack containing about 30 tons, on Dandullimal station, about a quarter of a mile from the homes toad, spontaneously took fire. It is…
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