Fighting a Fire
THE following interesting concerning the cost of fighting a large fire, and the value of implements used, have been supplied by the…
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Fires & bushfires, 1908
47 stories in Queanbeyan & Braidwood's papers · page 2 of 3
District Court. Friday. (Before Acting Judge Hamilton) Damages From Fire
This was an action in which Henry Pike claimed £200 from William E. Royds as damage for losses sustained by the plaintiff in consequence of a fire which was lighted on defendant's land, for which…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at Drury Lane. Entire Stage Destroyed. Exciting Scenes. Fire Curtain Saves Theatre. Future Plans
The great fire at Drury Lane Theatre proved writes the ("Daily Mail of 25th March), beyond question the value of the fireproof curtain. Though it seemed…
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The latest machine gun is the invention of Major W. H. Fitzgerald, of England, who has devoted himself for many years to devising and improving…
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THE annual ball, promoted by the Queanbeyan Volunteer Fire Brigade, was held in the Protestant Hail last night, and was a great success…
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THE ball in aid of the Fire Brigade Band was held in the Protestant Hall last night, and was from every point of view the success anticipated. In fact, the attendance…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wife's Leap at a Fire. Wedding Gifts Burned
Exciting scene, were witnessed at a fire which occurred early yesterday morning (writes the "Daily Mail" of 23rd March) at Heath End House,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fire at Harrow. Boys Assist Firemen
Shortly before nine o'clock last night (3rd April) a fire broke out at one of the large "houses" at Harrow School. The local fire brigade were quickly on the…
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A GENERAL meeting of the above was held at the Fire Station last night. The balance sheet of the annual ball was presented and showed total…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Castle Burned Down. L20,000 Damage. Caused by a Chimney Fire
Monzie Castle, near Crieff, a fine Gothic structure, erected in the early part of the last century, was totally destroyed by fire on 15th…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire From Heaven
Promotheus has the reputation of bringing fire down from heaven, and the connection with lightning in obvious ; but this may have arisen from the early men having recognised that fire…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A New and Useful Fire Detector
A new fire detector of unusual kind is a fine copper wire encased in fusible metal, which, in turn, is covered with insulating material and enclosed in a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Girl Heroine at a Fire. Rescue of Eight Persons
A thirteen-year-old girl, Miss Margaret Euler, is, writes the "Daily Mail." to be made an honorary member of the New York F[?]re Brigade in recognition…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Living Fire-engines. the Story of a Wonderful Rescue
In a time, probably, a human life has never been saved by animals more extraordinary, or in a fashion more unlocked for, than recently, at…
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ON Tuesday night a meeting of members of the Fire Brigade was held at the Fire Station. Foreman Lazarus occupied the chair. The…
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A FATAL fire occurred at Ashburton, Canterbury, N.Z. The outbreak occurred in premises occupied by Mr. Zcuch, dentist…
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There was nothing very noticeable i[?] the fact. I have seen navvies and other workmen too often warming up their victuals to be particularly struck by the…
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THERE was a good attendance present at the annual meeting of the members of the above held at the Fire Station on Friday night last, and which was presided over by the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Queanbeyan Volunteer Fire Brigade
THE annual meeting of members of the above was held at the Fire Station on Friday. There was a fair attendance Foreman Lazarus occupying…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Fire Brigade
ON Tuesday night the members of the Queanbeyan Volunteer Fire Brigade held their annual torchlight procession. Headed by their band, the procession…
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