Yenda Fire Inquiry Woman's Sensational Evidence
WHEN the inquiry into the circumstances of the fire which destroyed the rice mill at Yenda was resumed, a sensational story…
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Yenda Rice Mill Fire Inquiry at Griffith Smith and Hall Committed for Trial
The inquiry conducted by the coroner (Mr. A. Ravage) into the circumstances surrounding the fire at the yenda rice mill on March 10 was…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Trapped by Fire Boy Defied Flames Saved Brothers and Sisters Melbourne
Trapped in their home at Wakool when a fire barred the only exit, the seven children of Mr. and Mrs. James Flemming were saved only by the…
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A fire broke out on the top floor of the warehouse of J. A. D. Gibson and Co., Ltd., Kent street, City, about 3 o'clock this morning, but the brigades…
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The fire bell clanged at [?] this afternoon. Fortunately, it turned out to be a very minor case, noticed before becoming serious. Some ashes…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Warehouse Fire Big Blaze in Melbourne Melbourne
The upper portion of Qualeta House, a big Flinders Street warehouse, was destroyed by fire early this morning…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fire Board Election Support for Ald. M. J. GRIFFIN
The Wagga Council on Thursday night considered the question of allotting its three votes in the election to fill the vacancy on the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Through Fire and Water Burning Child Thrown Into Creek Brisbane
Joyce Kennedy, aged 5 years, was severely burnt when she fell into a fire at her parents' camp at Cheetie last night. The mother seized the child,…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Disastrous Fire At Byron Bay This Morning Byron Bay
A disastrous fire at Byron Bay early this morning completely destroyed the Great Northern Hotel, and many inmates were cut off by the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire Commissioners Visit Tumut Tribute Paid to Late Commissioner E. E. Collins Fireman A. Gilchrist Presented with Long-service Medal
The Board of Fire Commissioners paid Tumut a visit on Thursday night last, being represented by the President, the Hon. T. J. Smith…
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Joseph E. Gilby, aged 75 years, old aged pensioner, was burned to death in a fire which destroyed his but at Yenda on Monday night…
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A disastrous fire early this morning completely destroyed the Great Northern Hotel. The occupants were compelled to make a hasty retreat in their…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Items of News Fire at Junee
The Junes Fire Brigade was called out at midnight on Tuesday to a fire in stables at the rear of the Broadway Hotel. The fire was soon extinguished…
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A Harley Davidson motor cycle and side-car, used by the Leeton police for patrol work, was totally destroyed by fire on Tuesday evening…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Petrol Tank on Fire Sydney
Richard Fraser, of James-street, Leichhardt, was severely burned about the face and hands when petrol ignited while he was filling the tank of his…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire at Pambula
A fire fanned by a strong wind yesterday destroyed three buildings at Pambula, in the main street, including the post office…
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At least twenty, mostly women and children, were incinerated, and many injured, in a fire at the Motimahal Cinema, at Hyderabad. The fire…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire Commissioner Alderman Griffin Elected Sydney
Alderman F. J. Griffin, of Bathurst, has been elected to fill the vacancy on the Board of Fire Commissioners caused by the death of Mr. E. E…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire Commissioner Alderman Griffin Elected Replaces Late E.E. Collins Sydney
Alderman F.J. Griffin, of Bathurst has been elected to fill the vacancy on the Board of fire Commissioners, which was caused by the death of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →For Settlers Relief for Flood, Fire, and Drought Sydney
The Minister for Lands said that power would be given to the Minister under the Crown Lands Amendment Act to extend relief to Crown settlers…
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