In Canadian Mine Fire Montreal
At Princeton, British Columbia, nine men were burned to death and five seriously injured when a bunkhouse of the Granby Mining Company was…
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508 stories in Riverina's papers · page 9 of 26
Broken Hill Fire Family's Narrow Escape Broken Hill
At an early hour yesterday morning John Wilson was awakened by the sound of cracking flames, and found his house on fire. The bed in which…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →King of Afghanistan at Naval Manoeuvres Will Fire Torpedo at British Ship LONDON
A deep impression, was made upon King Amanulla of Afghanistan, by an aerial display in which over 200 British machines took part. He noted…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sequel to "Burning Off" Fire
Owing to a fire spreading from one farmer's land to that of another adjoining, 700 acres of grass and some fencing were furned at Barmedman…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Items of News Junee Fire Brigade
Mr. H. W. Webb, secretary of the New South Wales Fire Brigade Board, with the chief mechanic, Mr. Lucas, visited Junee on Tuesday and,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Ungarie Fire Bakery Burned UNGARIE
The bakery and residence owned by Mr. W. J. Gaut was completely destroyed by fire at 4 a.m yesterday. The owner was awakened by the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Car Takes Fire Brisbane
A car in which four persons were traveling left the road and dashed over an embankment. It then caught fire and was completely destroyed…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bowser Blaze at Tootool
While filling the tank of a motor lorry at the petrol bowser at Tootool on Tuesday night a fire occurred, caused by a hurricane lamp being held too…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Farmer Claims £1000 Sequel to “ Busning-off” Fire
Owing to a fire spreading from one farmer’s land to that of another adjoining, 700 acres of grass and some fencing were…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Fire at Romen Wagga
About 8.45 on Saturday night a fire occurred in the railway cottage occu[?]ed by C. Sullivan and his family, at the crossing near Boman…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Items of News House Destroyed by Fire
A fire occurred on Saturday night at the residence of Mr. Sullivan, a fettler, living with his wife and family alongside the railway line near…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →£50,000 Fire Eighty Cars Destroyed at Motor Works Brisbane
Damage estimated at between £40,000 and £50,000 was caused to the motor works of Peel's Ltd., Stanley Street. South Brisbane, when a fire…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sensational Fire Benzine Shep Alight Sydney
Further details of the fire which destroyed the benzine shed at Auckland (New Zealand) show that three firemen were splashed with petrol and…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Wade Shire Visit of Fire Brigade's Inspector. Town Beautification Scheme
The usual fortnightly meeting of the Wade Provisional Shire was held at Griffith on Wednesday night. There were present: Councillors…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Airman Awarded D.S.O. Rescues Comrade Under Fire LONDON
Flight-Lieutenant J. Barrett has been awarded the D.S.O.. During operations against the Akhawn a brother officer was forced down…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Great Fire £6,800,000 Damage Indian City in Danger Calcutta
A great fire has broken out among the cotton and wheat stocks at the Karachi railway yards and threatens the city. It is estimated that the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Canadian Fire Tragedies Quebec
Arthur Bedard, aged 21 years, charged with arson in connection with the fires at the Hospice of St. Charles and the St. Berehman's Academy on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Great Fire in India and Cotton Destroyed Calcutta, Tuesday
At Karachi a great fire, which destroyed cotton and wheat stocks, burned itself out about 12 hours later. Barriens were created by troops, thus…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →City Fire Sydney
Considerable damage was caused by a fire which broke out in Carey's Buildings near the Central Station. to-night. The first floor, with contents…
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