The Hay District Fire
Amongst the losses in the bosh fire in the bush fired in the Hay district, last week, was Mr. Fred Fletcher of Curlew Park brother of Mr. J. G. Fletcher of…
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Haystack Destroyed by Fire
A stack of hay, containing about 36 tone, was destroyed by fire at Sandridge farm, North Wagga, on Saturday evening. It is stated that a spark from a…
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A private hospital at Ponsonby, in the Auckland district, was destroyed by fir last night. 7 out of 8 patients were saved but Mrs. Arthur Higgins, wife of a local…
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A private hospital at Ponsonby, New Zealand, has been destroyed by fire. Seven of the inmates escaped, but one was burned to death…
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A bush fire on Sunday swept the country from Lake Cudgellico to Yalgogrin and large losses of stock are reported…
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Through adopting the hazardous practice of burning off at this time of year, a fire spread to Gagie's cultivation paddocks, endangering the wheat…
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In connection with the proposal, made in the columns of the "Advertiser" by Mr. W. A. Lucas, of Millwood-road, that groups of farmers…
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Disastrous bush fires occurred in the Dubbo district. A very large area of country has boon swept by the flames, and the fairness have in many instances…
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A most destructive bush fire yesterday burnt country from Lake Cudgellico, taking grass and fences, including Wooyeo, Boreambil, Bygalore, Mulyan,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Around the Camp Fire's Glow
The shadows fall, the weary tramp Is over for a while. They've dropped "Matilda," struck a camp. They've trudged the day's last miles…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Around the Camp Fire. to Correspondents
Anton.—"Demons" accepted. C.G.M.—"An Idyll" not in our line. Australis.—Not enougt bite in them. Lib.—"Our Pigs" too lean for…
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Mr. Fred H. Thompson, Hon. Sec of the local branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association, bus received the following letter from Mr. Robt…
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Miles of country in the Condobolin district have been laid to waste by bush fires, including 14,000 acres of wheat crops, valued at £2,900…
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Terrible bush fires are raging in and around this neighbourhood, and have done immense damage. It is difficult to obtain full particulars, as all the hands in most…
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A disastrous fire occurred at Taree on Wednesday night. A number of buildings were destroyed, the damage being estimated at £20,000. The insurance amounts to…
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The following is a true story at a town which owns a small fire apparatus:--Outside the fire limits is a small community that on petition, received an appropriation for the…
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A disastrous fire occurred in the mam street at Taree. Several premises were destroyed. The damage is estimated at £20,000…
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The [?]met Secretary now states that the Fire Brigade Bill will not be proceeded with until next session. Neither has he received Judge Murray's reports…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at Hay. Inmates Escape in Night Clothes. Bay
A fire occurred in Belmore-street at 4 o'clock on Sunday morning. Two cottages, owned by Mrs. Edward Brandon, who lived on the promises,…
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At the Council meeting on Monday evening the folowing letter was read:--Syd[?]ey, 21st November, 1905. Sir,--I ha[?] the honor, by direction of…
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