A Shocking Crime Girl Sets Fire to a Baby. Victim Fatally Burnt
A telegram from Cooktown (Q.) states that a girl named Gertrude Chalmers, over 14 years of age, had deliberately set fire to her niece, a little girl only…
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Local and General News. Destructive Fire
Although the news of the destructive fire which occurred in premises in Wyhyard-street did not reach us until about 8 o'clock on Tuesday…
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A fire broke out at 5 o'clock on Tuesday morning at Tumut, and destroyed premises in the main street occupied by Messrs Newton (chemist), Hassall…
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A block of buildings at Rutherglen, Victoria, was destroyed by fire on Saturday. The damage is estimated at £10,000…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Tamut Fire. Coroner's Inquiry
The inquiry into the destructive fire at Tumut on Tuesday morning was held before the Coroner, Mr. W. J. Shelley, and a jury of 12, at the courthouse, aud concluded…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fatal Fire. Child Dead and Mother in Critical Statie. Ballarat
A fire attended by fatal consequences occurred this afternoon at the residence of James Tozer, a cabman, in Lauric-street, Mount Pleasent. Mrs Tozer was attracted…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Train on Fire. Alarming Accident. London, Aug. 7
A special train on the Great Western railway line, conveying the household of Viscount Falmouth, met with an alarming accident yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Telegraphic. New South Wales. Fire in the City. Sydney
A fire was discovered early this morning at Tillock and Co's., wholesale grocers, Liverpool and Kent Streets. The prompt arrival of the brigades…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at Trouville the Casino Destroyed. Panic Among Gamblers. London
A destructive fire occurred at the Oasino at Trouville, France, this morning. There was an indescribable panic among the gamblers in the building, and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Telegraphic News. General Cables. London, Aug. 10. Fire at a Casino
A fire occurred last night at the Casino at Trouville, in France, on the English Channel. When the alarm was raised an indescribable panic ensued, the gamblers and…
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A public meeting was held at O'Brien's Hall, on Wednesday afternoon last, having been convened by advertisement by Mr. W. D. P…
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The committee who carried out the arrangements in commotion with the recent Fire Brigade Ball dosire to thank those who assisted in bringing the function…
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The four-masted barque. Earl of Dunmore, which arrived on Sunday with a large general cargo Bay, was last night…
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The Cronulla Beach Hotel was burnt to the ground early this morning…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Our Telegrams. Sydney, Friday. FIRE
The Cronulla Beach hotel was burned to the ground early this morning. RAILWAY FATALITY…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire on Ship Board. [By Telegraph.] Sydney
A fire burst through the forehatch of the four masted barque Earl of Dunmore at an early hour this morning off Watson's Bay, the Vessel having arrived from London on…
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The malt house at Toohey's Brewery, at Belmore Park, was totally destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon. Soon after the outbreak it…
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The following members attended first meeting of committee of the newly organised Fire Brigade, which was held at O'Brien's Hall, on…
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A disastrous fire has occurred ut Gold berg's fancy goods establishment at Budapest, in Hungary, The third and fourth stories of the building were used as…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wagga Fire Brigade
The monthly meeting of the Wagga Fire Brigade was held on Tuesday evening, there being a full attendance of members. Captain H. Stiuaz occupied…
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