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Fires & bushfires, 1895

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Fire Brigade Demonstration

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 16 May 1895 · page 2

The Wagga Volunteer Fire Brigade have arranged to hold a demonstration in Gurwood-st. on the 24th May (Queen's Birthday), and a numerous and handsome lot of trophies…

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Wagga Volunteer Fire Brigade

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 16 May 1895 · page 2
Also in Wagga Wagga Express

THE usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Tuesday evening. Present—Captain Edney, 1st Lieut, Strusz, 2nd Lieut Williams, ex-Captain Mumford, Firemen…

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Fire Brigade Competition

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 25 May 1895 · page 3

In spite of the unpleasant state of things in general resulting from the rainfall during Thursday night and yesterday morning, a good number of people turned out for the…

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Icicles at a Fire

The Worker · Saturday 1 June 1895 · page 1

During the late frost, after attending a fire at the London Docks, involving the loss of some £60,000 or £80,000, those of the firemen who proceeded homeward, at 9 o'clock in the morning…

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Fire at Harden. Harden

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 8 June 1895 · page 2

AT about 10 minutes past 7 this evening a fire broke out in the large locomotive shed, which is roofed with shingles. Every effort is being used by the railway men and willing…

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A Ship On Fire in MidOcean

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 11 June 1895 · page 2

AN Adelaide telegram of Friday says:—During the passage of the, barque Lady Elizabeth, which arrived from London today, she sighted a burning ship early on…

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Fire at Harden. the Railway Shed Burnt Down

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 11 June 1895 · page 4

Tremendous excitement prevailed in Harden and Murrumburrah last Thursday night, reports the Signal, the cause being the burning of the…

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A Big Fire. Railway Shed at Harden Burnt Down

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 12 June 1895 · page 3

Tremendous excitement prevailed in Harden and Murrumburrah last Thursday night, the cause being the burning of the magnificent engine shed in the Harden…

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Wagga Volunteer Fire Brigade

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 13 June 1895 · page 3
Also in Wagga Wagga Advertiser

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Tuesday evening, Present— Capt. Edney, 1st Lieut. Strusz, ex-Capt. Mumford, Firemen Connor, Juppenlatz, Spies…

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Fire Brigade Ambulance Corps

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 15 June 1895 · page 7

THE first examination in connection with the above was held in the Town hall on Tuesday, 11th instant. Mr. R. Hudson, Ambulance Instructor, announced that…

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Fire in Fitzmaurioe-stiect

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 9 July 1895 · page 2

ONE of the largest fires seen in Wagga for many years occurred at an early hour yesterday morning, resulting in the almost total destruction of Victoria House and the…

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Fire at Wagga. Victoria House in Flames. Adjoining Property Saved

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 9 July 1895 · page 2

Victoria Horse, situate opposite the Telegraph Office and Court House in Fitzmautice-street, was the scene of an extensive fire early yesterday morning, which caused…

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The Late Fire

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 11 July 1895 · page 2

THE adjuster for the insurance companies interested in the recent lire in Fitzmaurieestreet, by which the business establishments of Messrs. W. N. Jeffrey, G. Browne and…

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The Recent Fire

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 11 July 1895 · page 2

The destructive fire which occurred at Victoria House, Fitzmaurice-street, on Monday morning last has formed the principal topic of conversation during the past…

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The Recent Fire. Coroner's Inquest

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 13 July 1895 · page 2

An inquest was held in the Wagga Court House yesterday, by the District Coroner, Mr L. A. Fosbery, to determine the cause which led to the fire at Victoria House on Monday…

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The Late Fire in Fitzmaurice-Street. This Inquest

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 13 July 1895 · page 5

AN inquest into the circumstances connected with the recent fire in Fitzmaurico-street was held at the Court House yesterday, before Mr. Coroner F[?]bsry, and a jury of…

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Wagga Volunteer Fire Brigade

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 18 July 1895 · page 3
Also in Wagga Wagga Advertiser

The usual monthly meeting of the above was held at the Fire Station, on Tuesday evening last. Present: Capt. Edney (chair), 1st Lieut. Strausz, 2nd Lieu. Williams…

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