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120 stories in Riverina's papers · page 1 of 6
A disastrous fire occurred at Mt. Morgan, Queensland, on Saturday night, resulting in the destruction of about £15,000 worth of property. Nearly the whole block was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The private residence of Patrick Chevers, an old resident, together with the whole of the contents, was completely destroyed by fire this morning, at 1 o'clock. When the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →THE usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Tuesday evoning, Captain Educy presiding. The minutes of the last meeting were…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sir,—Reports of meetings of the Fire Brigade are, I understand, furnished to you by the secretary of that body. I am compelled to take exception to the report…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →To the Editor of the Wagga Advertiser). Sir,—I regret very much that the letter of Fireman Joseph Gormly, appearing in your issue of the 16th inst., demands…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A large fire occurred a little before 8 o'clock this morning at the Eagle Tobacco Company's premises, Clarence-street. The whole of the top floors were completely…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →SIR.—I trust that you will allow me space in your columns to thank Mr. J. W. Edned (Captain) for corroborating most of the statements I made in my letter in…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →On Sunday afternoon a fire broke out in the workshop of George Bailey. The building was totally destroyed, together with the turning lathes, numerous tools, and the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A fire broke out at Messrs. John Meagher and Co.'s old store in Baker-street yesterday morning. The building was completely destroyed, but the greater portion of the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A SPECIAL meeting of the Fire Brigade Board was held on Wednesday, the 27th instant, when there were present—Capt. Edney (in the chair) 2nd Lieut. Williams, and Fireman…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A spark from an engine used for chaffcutting work at Tabletop Station ignited a valuable hayetack yesterday. The hay shed was consumed, togethor with the waggons,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A FOUR-ROOMED dwelling-house near the railway viaduct at North Wagga, belonging to Mr. George Mackaway, was destroyed by fire at 1 o'clock yesterday morning. Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A DESTRUCTIVE fire occurred at Forbes this morning when eight business premises were totally consumed. The damage is estimated at over £6000. Several other buildings…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →THE usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Tuesday evening, Cap ain Edney presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting were…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →THE usual monthly meeting of the above was held on Thursday evening, Captain Edney presiding. The minutes of the previous meeting…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A MEETING of the Wagga Fire Brigade was held on Wednesday evening for the purpose of further considering the letter received from the Treasury Under-Secretary,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A FIRE occurred in Docker-street on Saturday night by which a four-roomed weatherboard cottage and contents wore destroyed, and but for the prompt assistance of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →SIR,—In your account of the recent fire at Mr. Brown's house in Docker-street, I notice several misstatements, which, in justice to myself and others, should, I…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →MISS BESSIE BROOKKS, costumier, of Wilhelm-street, Gundagai, had a narrow escape from being burnt to death on Tuesday. Mr. Page, the dentist, whose rooms adjoin those of Miss Brookes, heard as…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Wagga Volunteer Fire Brigade has for a considerable time had to contend with difficulties, which would have long ago disheartened a less…
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