Town on Fire. Narrow Ecsapes and Heavy Losses. Brisbane
Further particulars of the fire at Pittsmouth (Q.) show that a number of persons had very narrow escapes, being rescued from the burning…
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Great Fire. in the Heart of New York. £1,000,000 Damage. Three Killed and Others Missing. Thrilling Experiences. New York
A sensational fire occurred in the commercial centre of the city of New York, late yesterday. The outbreak took place in the premises occupied…
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Cootamundra awoke with a start at 11.15 on Thursday night, at the sound of the fire bell. A huge conflagration was in progress at Mr. W…
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On Wednesday last a big fire Occurred in Tumut-street, when the building owned by Miss Vershuer, and occupied by Mr. W. Workman and…
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The books and records of the Equitable Assurance Company of New York have been recovered. The list of policies is 90,000 on which…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at Gadara
Several times last year the grass in Mr. F. Downing's paddock caught fire, and as it occurred each time immediately after the train passed it…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →New York Fire. Six Lives Lost. Fire Captain Perishes. New York
Additional particulars of the Equitable Insurance office fire in New York show that six lives were lost. When Giblin was rescued he was overcome…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at Adelong. Mr. W. Workman's Dwelling and Furniture Destroyed
A FIRE broke out at 1.30 a.m. on Wednesday morning in the kitchen, it is believed, of the residence of Mr. W. Workman, formerly occupied by Dr…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire Fighters' Union. No Seething Discontent in Wagga. Payments to Board of Control
In making his statement that the town and country firemen of New South Wales are "seething with discontent," the secretary of the New…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Grass Fire
Yesterday, about noon, a fire broke out suddenly in one of Mr. R. J. Dunn's Kurrajong paddocks. Flames burst forth in two places…
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On Wednesday afternoon a fire, which though destructive, might have been more serious, took place at "Miarb," one of the farms of Mr. J. H…
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A fire broke out last night in the stationery shop of Mr. G. Saunders, in Baylis-street. The firebell was rung but before the brigade arrived the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire at Hay. Outbreak in Business Block. Extensive Damage Done. Hay
One of the biggest blazes in the history of the town took place last night shortly after 11 O'clock. A large two-storied building at the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire in Baylis Street at Mr. G. Saunder's Fancy Goods Depot. a Lucky Save
Whilst proceeding down Baylis St. on his way home from a picture entertainment at 10.30 o'lock last night, Mr. J. Castle, the well-known local…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Fire Brigades. Union Secretary's Statement Endorsed. the Other Side of the Question
Opinions differ somewhat in the rank and file of the Wagga Fire Brigade from those expressed recently by the officer in charge, as to the…
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The regular meeting of the committee of the Lake Albert Bush Fire Brigade was held on Saturday last, when there was a splendid…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →District News Lake Albert Bush Fire Brigade
The regular meeting of the committee of the above was held on Saturday, 15th inst., when there was a splendid attendance of members, the president,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →More Fires. Half a Street Swept. MELBOURNE
More than half the buildings on one side of the principal street at Wonthaggie (Victoria) was destroyed by fire yesterday. Altogether nine…
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More than half of the buildings on the north side of Graham street, Wonthaggi (Vic.) were destroyed by fire on Sunday afternoon, the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Twelve Shops Burned. No Fire Gear
A serious fire occurred at Willaura (Vic.) on Saturday night. Practically hall the business portion of the town was destroyed. There are no fire…
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