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86 stories in Sydney's papers · page 4 of 5
FOLLOWING swiftly upon the calamity recently recorded in our columns, we have now to chronicle the occurrence of another destructive fire, which broke out on Wednesday evening shortly after nine o'clock, in…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →AN inquest, for the purpose of ascertaining, if possible, how or by what means the late fire which occurred in George-street, on Wednesday evening last, originated, was instituted by the City Coroner, at his office, Hyde…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →THE inquiry instituted for the purpose of ascertaining the origin of the fire which occurred in George-street on Wednesday evening last, adjourned from Friday, was resumed at the City Coroners office, at ten o'clock…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →AN enquiry into the origin of the late fire—by which the shop and premises recently occupied by Mr. Foster, confectioner, of George-street, were totally destroyed on the night of Wednesday, 27th August—was…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →SIR,—Surely "Fireman" and his friends must be purblind, obstinate, or incredulous in expressing distrust as to the appearance, of "The Man on the Roof," especially, after his presence was noticed in the public Press, on…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →SIR,—The fires that have been so destructive of late, not only to property but, unfortunately, to life, calls forth a more speedy and effectual way in checking its progress. It. will, no doubt, be in the recollection of must of your readers…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →FOLLOWING swiftly upon the calamity recorded in our last Summary, we have new to chronicle the occurrence of another destructive fire, which broke out about nine o'clock on the evening of the 27th ultimo, in…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →A TRAVELLER, just returned from a summer trip to St. Petersburg, being asked by a Russian long resident in London as to what he had seen worthy of note in the capital of the Czar, replied that he had…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →BEFORE the Chief Justice and Mr. Justice Milfords THE LAW INSTITUTE V. WILLIAM PALMER [?] (ex parte application to strike off the roll of attorneys). In this case, Sir W. M. M[?]nning, Q.C., on behalf of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →We regret to have to record the total destruction by fire, at an early hour on Saturday morning, of the flour mill in Green-street, Campbell's Hill, known formerly as Green's Mill," and " Pearce's Mill." The building was…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →On the 15th August, between one and two o'clock in the morning, a dreadful fire broke out in one of the lofty massions in [?] street, Hyde Pork, belonging to Mr. S. W. [?]. The house stands nearly opposite…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →HIS Honor, Mr. Justice Gresson, took his seat at 10 o'clock, and immediately the case was called on of the Queen, by the prosecution of Samuel C. Williams, against Hugh Williams, for…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The arguments in this case were concluded. The motion for a new trial was on the ground that the verdict for the plaintiff was against evidence and against the ruling of Mr. Justice Wise, who tried the cause. The…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →His Honor, Mr. Justice Gresson, took his seat at 10 o'clock, and immediately the case was called on of the Queen, by the prosecution of Samuel C. Williams, against Hugh Williams, for…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →IN the " Notes upon Passing Events," of the Journal of Gas Lighting, Water Supply, and Sanitary Improvement, for July 29, published in London, we find the following remarks on this important subject:—…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →THE eighth anniversary of the establishment of the No. I Company of that very valuable institution, the Volunteer Fire Brigade, was celebrated last evening with a tea meeting and festival in the Temperance Hall. It being…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →THE eighth anniversary of the establishment of the No. 1 Company of that very valuable institution, the Volunteer Fire Brigade, was celebrated on Monday, with a tea meeting and festival in the Temperance Hall. It being…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Shortly after midnight, yesterday, 27th August, a lurid glare overspread the south side of the river, and quickly showed that a fire of no small magnitude was raging. In a short time messengers arrived at the fire stations,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →THE most extensive conflagration which has occurred in the neighbourhood of Melbourne for some years past took place at Sandridge on Thursday afternoon. In the short space of two hours, an entire block, from one main street to…
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