Fires at Portland. SYDNEY
Two private residences were destroyed by fire at Portland last night. The Presbyterian Church adjoining them was also damaged…
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578 stories in Riverina's papers · page 18 of 29
False Fire Alarm
Some mischievous minded or curious individual made use of the new telephone fire alarm box at the corner of Gurwood-strect on Wednesday…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Billy Sunday. Evangelist Under Fire
The enthusiastic praise of Billy Sunday for his triumphant conquest of Pittsbur[?] and for the impression he made later in New York and Philadelphia, is fully matched by…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →English Fire Fiend. Bloodhounds on the Trail. "Sadie" and "Justice."
Who is the fire fiend? The mystery surrounding the cause of the recent series of stackyard fires on Cleveland farmsteads was solved by bloodhounds, used by the police…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Alleged Arson. Fire in Surry Hills. Furniture Dealer Committed. Sydney
An interest was held to-day converning the recent fire at promises of Messrs. Bell and Bruchard, furniture dealers, surry Hills…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire at Gilgandra Auction Goods Destroyed. Sydney
The Coronation Hall at Gilgandra containing a quantity of goods which were to be disposed of at auction were completely destroyed by fire and damaged…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire in Warehouse. Firemen Drenched to the Skin. After Battle with Flames. Sydney
A fire occurred in the bulk stores of Messrs E. Horton and Co..L.t.d., merchants Haymarket, early this morning, and burnt out the four storey…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →English Fire Fiend. Bloodhounds on the Trail, "Sadie" and "Justice."
Who is the fire fiend? The mystery surrounding the cause of the recent aeries of stackyard fires on Cleveland farmsteads was solved by bloodhounds, used by the police…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A Popular Fire Insurance Company. "The Liverpool, London and Globe." Figures Which Speak for Themselves
The name of the Liverpool, London and Globe Insurance Company is a familiar one to most of our readers, and in every country town of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Railway Mishaps Mail Carriage Takes Fire
The Southern mail due to pass through Wagga at 9.15 on Tuesday morning was 45 minutes behind time. The delay…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Heat and Fires. Trying Experiences in Russia. Dynamite Factory in Danger. St. Petersburg
The greatest continuous heat known in Russia for half a century is now being experienced. Forest fires are raging in every direction. Great…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Heat Wave in Russia Monster Forest Fires. Dynamite Factory Threatened. Drought Ruins the Crops St. Petersburg
The greatest continuous heat for the past half century is prevailing. There are monster fires in every direction. The effect of the drought on the crops…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Burrowa Blaze. Store Destroyed
THE most extensive fire that Burrowa has ever experienced occurred on Tuesday morning, the premises destroyed being the general stores…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Unpopular Verdict. Attempt to Fire the Stadium
Prompt action on the part of the police prevented an ugly riot at the conclusion of the fight. From the outset of the contest the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mining Riots. Mines Set on Fire. Strikers Clash with Guards. Fort Smith (Arkan.)
Several hundred miners, who are on strike, attacked the guards protecting the miners at Prairie Creek. Arkansas. A pitched battle followed…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Factory Fire. Caused by Lightning. Many Persons Burned. Rome
During a storm at Castellamere the lightning struck a wire works factory, and a terrific explosion occurred. The building caught fire and many persons…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Warehouse Blaze Heavy Damage None. Fire Fighters' Difficulties. Sydney
A fire broke out at Fowler's Free Stores, Darling Harbor, late last night, and had obtained a strong hold on the building when the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Colliery on Fire Valuable Property Threatened. SYDNEY
A colliery near Cessnock is on fire and the work of sealing down the shafts is being proceeded with. It has been ascertained that the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Coal Mine on Fire. 300 Men Idle. Sydney
The Neath colliery, near Cessnock, has taken fire but the shafts have been sealed and further spreading checked. The canse of the are in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A Provocative Act. Cossacks Fire on Germans. Berlin
A Cossack patrol fired across the German and Russian frontier at a group of German armed officers alleging that the latter were attempting…
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