The Fire Demon
WE regret to have to report that Mr. Grinnod, of Pinkerton has suffered the loss by fire of some £15 worth of hay and chaff. Mr. E. J. Allen, of Stony creek station,…
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Corowa. Friday. a Disastrous Fire
The most disastrous fire here for years occurred last night through which Mr. J. Oswald senior, who carries on business as a wheelwright, had his shop, whieh was built…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Disastrous Bush Fires in Tasmania
THE bush fires in the vicinity of Hobart have caused much discomfort and disquistude. The city was overhung with smoke, and the river was invisible. A strong north-went…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bush Fires in Tasmania, Whole Townships Destroyed. Hobart
BUSH fires continue throughout the colony with almost unabated fury. At Longlev, towards Huon, 22 settlers were entirely burnt out. Several persons were severely…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Tasmania Bush Fires. Widespred Damage
ON Friday Ma[?] no Sherwin narrosly escuped being caught in the bush fire in Tasmania. She left [?] that morning for the [?], and had only [?] Longley…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Bush Fires in Tasmania. Details of the Devastation. Narrow Escape of Madame Sherwin. Fire at the Hercules Mine
On Friday Madame Sherwin narrowly escaped being caught in the fire. She left Fernrtee that morning for the Huon, and had only just passed Longley when the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Inquest on a Fire. an Open Verdict
An inquest was held to-day on the suspicious fire which occurred recently in Hunter-street, by which Frank Steven's premises were partially…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wagga Fire Brigade
THE usual monthly meeting of the Wagga Fire Brigade was held on Tuesday evening, Captain Edney being in the chair. Correspondence was read from Mr. James Gormly…
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In another column will be found an announcement by the Mayor (Ald. Hayes) calling a public meeting for Monday evening next for the purpose of considering the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at Deptford. Four Children Suffocated. London, Thursday Night
A fire occurred in a dwelling last night at Deptford, four miles from London. Before the imitates could be rescued four children were…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →A Bush Experience. Caught in a Fire—without Food and Water
Two men named Kerrigan and Tarleton have had a lively experience near Bombala, having been caught in a bush fire. They only escaped after great…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bailmain Ferry Boats on Fire. Two Steamers Completely Destroyed. Another Steamer Extensively Damaged. Waiting Rooms Burned
At an early hour this morning the two Balmain ferry boats, the Lady Hampden and the Lady Mary, were completely destroyed by fire at Bald…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wagga Fire Brigade
THE committee appointed at a public meeting some months age [?] with the [?]g on of the Wagga Fire Brig de, met at the Town H[?] last evening. There were…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Wagga Fire Brigade. Meeting at the Town Hall
A meeting of the sub-committee appointed at the public meeting held on 3rd June last for the purpose of raising funds to carry on the brigade was held at the Town Hall last…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Great Heat in Victoria. Townships Smothered in Smoke. Numerous Bush Fires. Crops and Grass Destroyed
Tuesday was the holiest day experienced in Melbourne for 16 years past. The maximum temperature in the true shade was 109[?]2. Bush fires raged furiously in many parts of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fire at North Wagga
AN alarm of fire was raised shortly after [?] o'clock on Tuesday, the scene of the outbreak being at North Wagga, in a cottage occupied by Mr. J. Cullen. The fire having…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Flinders Lane Fire. Outbreak Among the Ruins
Au outbreak of fire occurred to-day among the wins of the Flinders Lane fire, but was quickly extinguished…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at North Wagga. a Weatherboard Cottage Demolished
The loud ringing of the fire bells and screech of the Spergin hooter caused some alarm in Wagga at midday on Tuesday, word having been conveyed from the north…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bush Fires in Victoria. Devastation in Gippsland
DISASTROUS bush fires have been raging thoughout Gippaland during the past, day or two, and scores of settlers have been ruined. The township of Yarram had a narrow…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bush Fires in Victoria. Enormous Damage to Property. Many Thousand Acres Swept
The disastrous bush fires which have been raging throughout Gippsland, Victoria, dur[?] the last few days extended in all directions and did an immense amount of damage…
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