The Fires of Was Revolunionising Britain
STRAINING every nerve to obtain the maximum army possible this year, the British Government finds itself faced by serious opposition on the part of Labor. The…
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Raids on Germany. Munition Factory Blaze. Terrific Fires Caused. London
The "Times" Amsterdam correspondent telegraphs:— In a great fire at the Brugeoise munition and gun factory many workers and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →American Arsenal Fire. Loss Estimated at £600,000. WASHINGTON
It is reported from St. Louis that a fire at the arsenal resulted in a loss of £600,000. An enemy alien suspect has been arrested in New York…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fire at Ladysmith
On Saturday last a chaffcutting plant belonging to Mr. A. G. Meuz, of Ladysmith, which had been at work in the forenoon, was closed at noon near…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Council and Fire Commissioners. Statements Challenged
At the meeting of the Wagga Council last night the following report was read by Ald. T. Dobney:— "On Tuesday, April so last, the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at Pyrmont. Sweets Factory Ablaze
A fire broke out late on Thursday night in the premises occupied by James Stedman and Henderson's Sweets, Limited, manufacturing…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →School Fire. Causes by Rats. Sydney
The public school at Mona Vale was destroyed by fire last night. No cause is assigned, but it is thought that rats chewing matches were…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Powerful Attacks. Pail Under French Fire. Heavy Guns Captured
A French communique reports:—The Germans powerfully counter-attacked between Courcelles and north of Mery. They were caught in our fire and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Enemy Counter-attack. Caught by French Fire. Vancouver
A despatch from Paris States:—Concentrated French fire caught the Germans attempting a counter-attack between Courcelles and Mery (S. of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →City Fires. Brigades' Busy Week. Sydney
The Metropolitan Fire Brigades spent a busy week in extinguishing an unusually large number at fires. Owing to their promptness and efficiency the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Well-organised Attack. Murderous Reception. Effective British Fire. London
Mr. Ward Price, special correspondent of the "Daily Mail," telegraphs:—The attack was well organised, and emerged in waves at the foot of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at Glen Innes. Sydney
Three business places at Glen Innes were destroyed by fire yesterday, including the establishments of a photographer, and a secondhand dealer, and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Leeton Fire Brigade
On Wednesday night the local fire brigade held their first practice and struck trouble all along the line. Captain sutton arranged that an…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Sussex Street Fire. SYDNEY
Further particulars of the tragicire in Sussex street show that money, in notes, gold, and silver, to the amount of £2,015, were found in the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire in the City. Four Children Burnt to Death. Sydney
A fire broke out at midnight in a shop occupied by Charles Simmelferb, a Russian, at the corner of Liverpool and Sussex streets…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Hun Camp Fire Horror. Prisoners Allowed to Burn to Death. Sentry's Foul Crime
The evidence of eye-witnesses who saw the Germans at Brandeburg Camp stand callously by while seven prisoners were bur[?]ed alive and while…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fatal Fire. Four Children Burned to Death. Board of Money Found. Sydney
A fire broke out at midnight last night in a shop occupied by Charles Himmen[?]eth, a Russian, at the corner of Liverpool and Sussex-streets…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Strong Local Attack Repulsed. Enemy's Violent Fire
An Italian official message states:— The enemy's offensive has not been renewed since Thursday evening. We inflicted heavy losses in our repulse of a strong local attack in the direction of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Early Days. (September 12,1888.) Disastrous Fire
During monday night a fire-very ,rare oocurrence in Cootamundra!—occurred in Mr. P. White's now buildings in Wallendoon street, occupied…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Melbourne Fire. Three Buildings Destroyed. Melbourne
A large fire broke out at the rear of the Base Hospital in South Melbourne this morning. The actual damage was not very extensive. The outbreak was…
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