A Summer-hill Fire
A fire at Summer-Hill yesterday destroyed three small shops and damaged two others. Mrs Houseman and her two children, who slept in a room above one of she shops, were aroused…
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Fires & bushfires, 1909
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Destructive Fire. Mclntyre’s Boot-Shop Destroyed Starr & Parkins Store Narrowly Escapes Destruction
It is a long time since the dread cry , of “Fire” disturbed the midnight slumbers of local residents. Unfortunately, at about 2 o’clock on Sunday morning last,…
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On Wednesday afternoon, just before 5.37, the fire bell rang an alarm and the brigade turned out to attend to an outbreak in Mr. T. C. Villers' obemist's shop…
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THE frauds of Fire Insurance are not deliberately planned, like the frauds of Life Insurance, as Death Gambles. But in many fatal fires there have been strong…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Fire at a Chemist's Shop
LATE on Wednesday afternoon a fire broke out in Turner's Pharmacy, situated in Marcus Clark's buildings, formerly put of Harper's old auction mart. The business was managed…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A "Dab" at Fires
Senior-Constable Meagher, who was so smartly on the scene when the fire occurred in Talbragar-street last Wednesday, seems to have a special qualification for this class…
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A fire raged throughout Osake, Japan, on Saturday, thousands of the buildings being ruined. The world-famous Buddhist temple was destroyed and many persons perished…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Recent Fire
MR. C. E. OSLEAR opened on inquiry on Friday concerning the recent fire in Talarngar-street. Mr. W. F. McMonamey appeared to watch the proceedings in the interests of Mr. T. C…
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The convent and contents at [?] was totally destroyed by fire early on Thursday morning. The building was of weatherboard, and was only recently constructed…
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The enquiry was begun at the Court House on Friday, Mr. Oslear, Coroner, presiding. Sub-Inspector Cameron conducted the evidence, and Mr. MacMansmey appeared…
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The Convent and contents at Burrogorang was totally destroyed by fire early yesterday morning. The building was a weatherboard, and was only recently…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Recent Fire. The Inquiry
AT the Police Court on Monday, Mr. Oslear, P.M., continued the inquiry concerning the origin of the fire at Mr. Turner's chemist's shop on the 28th inst…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire Inquiry. the Talbragar Street Outbreak. W. F. Turner Committed for Trial
The inquiry into the fire which occurred in the chemist's shop in Talbragar-street on the 28th ult. was continued on Monday, Mr. C. E. Oslear, Coroner, presiding…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at Barcaldine. £14,000 Damages
A DISASTROUS fire has occurred at Barosldine, a large area of the business portion of the town being completely devastated. Out of ten hotels fear were burnt to the ground, and twelve…
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The Strand Arcade building at Auckland has been totally gutted by fire. The damage is estimated at £100,000. A number of adjoining buildings were also damaged…
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The overflowing of boiling resin caused au outbreak of fire yesterday afternoon at Morrison and Co's oil works, Botany. The damage is estimated at £1000. The building and contents…
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The Strand Arcada, Auckland, has been destroyed by fire. The Albert Hotel, on one side, was slightly damaged. The boarders had to be hastily removed. The…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire. Copper Mine Foundry Destroyed
The clanging of the bell at the fire station at about 11.15 on Saturday night drew a great many would-be go-to-beders out to see where the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Destructive Fire. Brisbane
A fire at Maryborough last night resulted in the total destruction of three shops…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bush Fire in Queensland
A bush fire which started at Mount Sturgeon, Queensland, on Friday last, is still burning. Over 35 miles of Fairlight have been destroyed, and the fire is now travelling towards Charlotte…
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