Cat Causes Fire Upsets Table Lamp Parkes
Leaping on to a table at the residence of Mr. J. H. Field, a pet cat overturned - a kerosene lamp. The flames spread over the floor and the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fires & bushfires, 1927
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American Exodus Refugee Ships Under Fire Shanghai. April 1
An [?]xoing of American missionaries on their way home has commenced. They are convinced that it will be impossible to re[?] duties…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Alarming Fire at Woolwich Arsenal Residents Vacate Vicinity London, March 31
A serious fire occurred to-night at WooIwich Arsenal, close to the danger zone, where thousands of tons of high explosives, shells, grenades, and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →To-day's Court Before Mr. T. W. Cohen, Acting P.M. Caused Bush Fire
A young man named Edward Carter pleaded guilty to starting the recent big bush fire at Tumblong, by which £1400 worth of damage was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at Camperdown
Last night the garage of Messrs. Leckner and Charlton, Camperdown, was destroyed by fire, and a car and two motor trucks were also destroyed…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fires His Crop. But His Neighbours Cruelly Put It Out
"That all shire councils within the State be written to asking for their co-operation in an endeavour to bring about legislation, whereby…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Ferry Fires Parramatta Steamers Burnt SYDNEY
Two Sydney ferry steamers, the Una and Rose, which have been engaged in the Parramatta River service for many years caught fire early…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Ferry Steamers on Fire Burnt to Water's Edge Sydney
Two Sydney ferry steamers, Un[?] and Rose, which has been engaged in the Parramatta River service for many years, caught fire early this…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Honey Hunters Cause Many Bush Fires Forestary Inspector’s Evidence Sydney
Giving evidence at the Bush Fires Commission to-day Mr. James Speed Parry Inspector of Forests of Wagga said that camp fi[?] burning…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bush Fires Varied Causes Carelessness and Over-Insurance Plan to Combat Outbreaks Sydney
Giving evidence before the Bush Fires Commission to-day. James Steed Parry, inspector of forests, of Wagga, said that camp fires left burning…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Young Fire Coroner’s Strong Comment. Young
In returning' an open verdict, following on an inquiry into n fire which destroyed a six roomed wooden cottage, owned by Ernest Hargreaves,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire at Young Open Verdict Returned. Coroner's Comments Young
In returning an open verdict following an inquiry into a fire which destroyed a six-roomed wooden cottage owned by Ernest Hargraves, the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fire at Young Open Verdict Returned Coroner's Comments YOUNG
In returning an open verdict following an inquiry a fire which destroyed a six-roomed wooden cottage, owned by Ernest Hargra[?]…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Trouble at Hankow Japanese Fire on Mobs Body of Marine Mutilated Shanghai
A serious situation developed at Hanhow on Sunday, necessitating the evacuation of Japanese residents by steamers and their transference to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wyalong Fire Football Trophies Destroyed Wyalong
Several valuable trophies were lost when a fire destroyed Walton's mercery shop to-day. Mr. Walton is a vice-president of the Wyalong Rugby…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wyalong Fire. Merce[?]y Shop Gutted Wyalong
Several valuable trophies were lost, when a fire destroyed Walton’s mercery eatab[?]shment in the main street of Wyalong…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →West Wyalong Fire Football Cups Burnt Cootamundra's Kangaroo Cup Gone West Wyalong
Fire destroyed the brick building in Main street occupied by R. Walton, mercer, and A. G. Cattle's music store. The fire brigade had difficulty…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Oil Well Fire Fourteen Killed Vancouver, April 6
A Paroo (Wyoming) message states that fourteen workers are known to have perished and two are missing, in an explosion and subsequent fire,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Explosion at Minty's Garage Followed by Fire. Damage Estimated at £1000. Many Windows Shattered
Following on the excitement caused by the two recent safe blowing opisodes, residents of Wagga were startled by a terrific explosion about…
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