Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Fires & bushfires, all years

Riverina · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1899

230 stories in Riverina's papers · page 10 of 12

Fire at Wyalong

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 1 December 1899 · page 2

There was a [?] fire at West Wyalong last night. Twenty-three business premises were destroyed, including the Bank of N.S.W. and Hann[?]n's…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Big Fire at Wyalong

Coolamon Echo · Friday 1 December 1899 · page 3

News has been received that a great configuration has [?] at West [?] twenty-three business placed being destroyed including the Bank of New…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Great Fire at Wyalong. Wyalong

The Junee Democrat · Friday 1 December 1899 · page 3

A no fire occured here this morning. Twenty houses were buint ti the ground the conflagration lasting four From Mr. J J McWilliam's…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Fire at Wy Along. Sydney

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 1 December 1899 · page 2

A disastrous fire occurred last night at West Wyalong. Twenty-three business places were destroyed, including the Bank of New…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Fire

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 2 December 1899 · page 2

A great fire occurred at Warren yesterday, and half the town was destroyed. About forty buildings were burnt, including four hotels,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Fires in the Country. Big Fire at Wyalong. a Man Burned to Death

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 2 December 1899 · page 2

A DISASTROUS fire broke out at West Wyalong on Wednesday night, when a row of wooden shops and residences fronting the main street was completely gutted. At…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Fire at Wyalong

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 2 December 1899 · page 2

Another attempt to set fire to Gregson's buildings at Wyalong to-day was extinguished before much damage was done. There was a high wind blowing all the time,…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Terrible Fire at Warren

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 2 December 1899 · page 7

A terrible fire occurred at Warren yesterday, half the town was destroyed about forty buildings wore burnt, including four hotels, the Commercial Bank, and most of…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Serious Fire i[?]High-Street

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Saturday 2 December 1899 · page 6

ON the morning of the 29th inst., Mrs. Sheehan, residing in Mr. R. Whatley's cottage near the Public school, was aroused about 4 a.m by…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Large Fire at Warren. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 2 December 1899 · page 7

A [?]arrible fire broke out at Warr[?]o, situs[?] about 363 miles west of Sydney, to-night [?] 40 hours, [?]oces, [?]., including lour sho[?] and three large stones. I[?]ing the…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Destructive Fire at Philadelphia. Lippjncott's Publishing Premises Destroyed. London, November 30

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 2 December 1899 · page 2

A great fire is reported to have occurred at Philadelphia, the second city of the United States. The conflagration resulted in the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Destructive Fire at Warren. Damage Estimated at £100,000. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 2 December 1899 · page 2

A MOST destructive fire occurred at Warren this evening, It originated about 5 o'clock in a cottage near Bibb's Exchange Hotel. The strong wind prevailing at the time…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Big Fire at Wyalong. a Row Destroyed. a Man Burned to Death. the Town Foe a Time in Danger. Wyalong

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 2 December 1899 · page 3

A disastrous fire broke out at West Wyalong lat night, when a row of wooden shops and residences fronting the main street was completely gu[?]ted…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The War the Battle at Modder River. Latest Particulars. Large Boer Force Routed. Under a Murderous Fire for Hours. Without Food or Water. Victory Won with Artillery and Rifle Alone. Gallant Dash of the Naval Brigade. British Casualties at Belmont. Now Estimated at 296. LONDON, Nov. 30 (Afternoon)

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 2 December 1899 · page 7

Some particulars are now to hand regarding the decisive victory gained by the British in the engagement on Tuesday at Modder River, 24 miles south…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Destructive Bush Fires. Albury

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 5 December 1899 · page 3

Several bush fires during the week did considerable damage. On the Thugga station about [?]000 acres of gross was destroyed, as well as a large…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Bush Fire at North Wagga

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 5 December 1899 · page 2

The [?] of the weather which p[?] on Saturday was increased by the smoke from a fire which broke out on Messrs. Dixson and Sons…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Fire in Victoria

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 5 December 1899 · page 2

There was a big fire at Nathalia (Victoria) on Saturday afternoon. A number of buildings were consumed. The loss is estimated at £10,000…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Fire on a Station. Grass and Wheat Destroyed

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 5 December 1899 · page 2

NEWS has been received in town of a bush fire which broke out at West Geroger Station on Saturday, and which, before it was extinguished, was responsible for a…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Fire at the Tobacco Farm. 250 Acres of Grass Destroyed

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 5 December 1899 · page 2

DURING Saturday morning, after the strong wind commenced blowing, a dense volume of smoke in the direction of Messrs. Hugh Dixson and Son's tobacco farm, across the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

A Water Supply and Fire Brigade

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 6 December 1899 · page 2

THE town of Gundagai has been most fortunate in regard to fires of late years, and it is the wish of all that we will be freed from the fiery…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →