Historic Rome Building Fire During Thanksgiving Rome
The famous Basilica Loreto narrowly escaped destruction when a fire broke out in the dome while Colonel Nobile was attending a thanksgiving for the…
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Precautions Against Bush Fires
Now, is the time for the farmers and graziers to revive the existing Bush. Fire, Brigades or start them in localites where hitherto there have…
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A scrub fire at Black Rock, near Melbourne, caused by a cigarette, burnt out an acre and a half. The houses of Messrs. Stephens, Hughes and…
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While a social was in progress at Upper Lansdowne, near Taree, an outbreak of fire occurred at McLaughlin's sawmill. The men present…
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"It is a pity the farmers and graziers would not take more interest in their own affairs, and get together," said one prominent citizen, of whom…
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The warehouse of John B. Elder, plumber and general contractor, at the rear of showrooms in Pitt-street, City, was destroyed by fire early this…
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Mrs. Carr. resident of Coogee, was awakened early this morning by, a crackling sound, and smoke pouring into her room. She succeeded in…
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Mr. G. P. Sackett, coming back from Sydney by the day train on Friday, was surprised to see the hush lands burning in several places between…
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A fire broke out in a bedroom on the third floor of the Hotel Australia last night. Sydney Hollis,, aged 30, an…
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Mr. J. Malvern. sub-station officer in charge of the Wagga fire brigade, who was appointed to the Wagga brigade in February last, has been promoted…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Asphykiteed Cigarette Smoker's End Set Bed Clothes on Fire Sydney
William Cumming, aged 27, was suffocated as a result of the bedroom being filled with smoke, following a fire this morning. Cumming was a heavy…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wagga Shop Fire Inquiry and Inquest Courageous Rescue of Webb Suspicious Circumstances Alleged
The Police Magistrate, Mr. J. B. Gibson, on Saturday conducted a magisterial inquiry into the causes surrounding the outbreak of fire in the boot and shoe store until recently occupied by Mr. George Edwin…
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In the Wagga Police Court yesterday, Mr. J. B. Gibson, P.M., gave his verdict in the inquiry into the cause of the fire discovered in the premises…
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At about 9.48 a.m. yesterday the Wagga Fire Brigade received a call through the fire alarm at the corner of Crampton and Fitzmaurice streets…
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A fire broke out on the operating box in a picture theatre at Charleville last night. The audience became very excited, but there was nothing in the…
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Many inquiries are being received by the Chamber of United States (the Timberman) Portland, reports) as to the possibility to legislate to fix…
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The Police Magistrate (Mr. Gibson) conducted an inquiry into the circumstances of the fire in Webb's shoe store Bayliss street, which…
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A fire was noticed at 1 a.m. on the second story of premises next to the North British Hotel, Loftus street, and occupied by the Pelrose Fruit…
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At about 8.40 p.m. on Saturday the Wagga Fire Brigade received a call, and hastened to the residence of Mr. E. Miles, Moorong-street, overlooking…
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AN OUTBREAK of fire occurred to-day in a two-storey place in Mountain street, Glebe, occupied by the Australian and…
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