Destructive Fire in Auckland
THE New Zealander reports a destructive fire in Aackland early on the morning or the 27th ultimo— Providentially the wind was from the south, but hardly a [?]paw—otherwise the destination of…
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79 stories in Sydney's papers · page 2 of 4
Between Two Fires
WE have received from the Rev. Mr. M'Intyre the following letter, in which he rates us for not taking his side of the question respecting the recent riot at Maitland. Though rather impertinent, we give the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Inquests on Fires Bill. To the Editor of the Herald
SIR,pre—In the last discussion which took place in the Legislative Council on the above-mentioned measure, which now stands for a second reading, on Wednesday next, in the Legislative Assemblv, the honorable…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire in George Street
A FIRE broke out last night at a little after 12 o'clock, in the shop of Mr. Grisdale, boot and shoemaker, No. 11 of the new shops in the George-street market. Constable. Quirk, who was passing on his rounds, perceived a glare…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire in Castlereagh-street South
ABOUT half-past 3 o'clock this morning a fire broke out in a shed at the back of premises No. 436, Castlereagh-strcet South, occupied by Mrs. Moore. Some of the tenants had been…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →L a W. Supreme Court.-wednesday. Sittings in Banco. Before Chief Justice Dickinson and Mr, Justice Milford. NICHOLS V. the Liverpool and London Fire and Life Assurance Company
The argument in this case, which had commenced on a previous day, was resumed and corcluded. It was a motio for new trial upon a policy of life assurance wherein the plaintiff had obtained a verdict…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Disastrous Fire in Castlemaine. Five Lives Lost. (From the Mount Alexander Mail.)
Ir is our painful duty to record to-day one of the most appalling catastrophes that have occurred since Castlemaine was founded. This township has hitherto been singularly fortunate in escaping disasters occasioned by…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire Insurance Companies New Fire Bell
A NEW fire bell of large dimensions, swung on a wooden framework tower at the buck of the Fite Insurace Brigade's enginehouse, was christened and rung for the first time on Wednesday evening. The bell weighs about four cwt., being four times larger…
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ABOUT one o'clock this morning the alarm of fire was announced by the ringing of the fire bells. It was soon made known that the scene of the conflagation was in the vicinity of Darling Harbour. It…
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About half an nour after midnight on the morning of the 4th instant this fine ship was discovered to be on fire, then lying alongside Botts' Wharf, where she had just finished landing her inward cargo from London[?] and had taken on board part of her…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Destruction by Fire Op the Cateaux Wattel
About half an hour after midnight on the morning of the 4th instant this fine ship was discovered to be on fire, then lying alongside Botts' Wharf, where she had just finished landing her inward cargo from London. and had taken on board part of her…
Continued on Trove, page 80 →"Fire in George-street." To the Editor of the Herald
SIR.—May I request that you will do me the favour to correct the very err[?]ous statements in the Herald of this morning headed as above. In the first place you say, there was no one in the shop at the time, whilst I was there, also my assistants, five in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →[By Electric Telegraph.] Newcastle. Fire at Honeysuckle Point. May 17
LAST night a fire broke out at Honeysuckle Point, by which two houses were destroyed, and the Honeysuckle Point Railway Station at one time in much danger. The houses are…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Destructive Fire at Auckland. (From the New Zealander, May 19.)
At about a quarter to 2 o'clock, on Thursday morning, one of the most disastrous fires with which Auckland has yet been visited, was discovered to be raging in the extensive flour mill…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Central Criminal Court. Satuday, June 9. BEFORE the Chief Justice. Setting Fire to a Ship
William Sass was indicted for having on the 3rd May, 1860, at Sydney, feloniously, unlawfully, and maliciously set fire to the ship Cateaux Wattel, the property of Adolphe Jacques Nicase and others…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →"How the City Fires Are Kindled." To the Editor of the Herald
SIR,—Allow me to remark that there is a reckless waste going on in your city by housemaids, who positively destroy leaves from books, pamphlets, and all loose documents within their reach, for the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at Surry Hills
ABOUT twp o'clock this morning a fire broke out in a house at: Surry Hills,' known as Hibernian Cottage, situated two or three hundred yards to the southward of the South Head Road and a little to the West of Grown,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire in Pitt Street
ABOUT half-past five o'clock yesterday afternoon, a fire broke out on the premises occupied by Dr. Blend, M. L. C., in Pitt-street. The alarm having been given, the No. 2. Fire Brigade's small engine was first on the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Destruction of the British Merchant by Fire
WE are sorry to state that this fine clipper ship, of 900 tons, commanded by Captain Duthie, was totally destroyed by fire yesterday morning. The British Merchant was lying at Smith's Wharf, where she was loading for London, and Captain Duthie…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Ireland. Serious Fire in Dublin and Loss of One Life
A fire of a very serious character was discovered about three o'clock on Sunday morning, May 13, in the premises of Mr. George Kellet, halter, 20, Parliament-street, Dublin. Several families…
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