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Fires & bushfires, 1867

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The Late Fire in Pitt-street

Empire · Friday 27 September 1867 · page 5

An inquiry concerning the origin of the fire which took place on the premises of Michael Goulston, clothier and batter, Pitt-street, on Monday night last, was commenced yester [?]ay, before the City Coroner, at…

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Inquest on the Late Fire in Pitt-street

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 27 September 1867 · page 5

AN inquiry touching the destruction by fire of premises situated in Pitt-street, occupied by Mr. Michael Goulston, clothier and hatter, was commenced yesterday, before the City Coroner, at his office…

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Fire in Pitt-street

Sydney Mail · Saturday 28 September 1867 · page 2

ANOTHER very destructive fire occurred on Monday night in this city, resulting in the total destruction of several thousand pounds' worth of property. The scene of the conflagration this time was the premises occupied by…

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The Late Fire in Pitt-street

Empire · Saturday 28 September 1867 · page 5

Yesterday the inquest, which was adjourned from Thursday evening, was resumed before the City Coroner, at his office Hyde Park. Mr. Pilcher, instructed by Mr. Dawson, appeared for…

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Inquest on the Late Fire in Pitt-street

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 28 September 1867 · page 7
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THE inquiry touching the destruction by fire of premises situated in Pitt-street, occupied by Mr. Michael Goulston, clothier and hatter, was resumed yesterday, before the City Coroner, at his office…

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The Late Fire in Pitt-street

Empire · Tuesday 1 October 1867 · page 5

Yesterday the inquiry into the cause of the destruction of the premises, in Pitt street, Intely occupied by Mr. Goulston, was resumed before the City Coroner…

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Inquest on the Late Fire in Pitt--street

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 1 October 1867 · page 5

THE inquiry touching the destruction by fire of promises situated in P[?]-street, occupied by Mr. Michael Goulston, cloth[?] and [?], was resumed yesterday, before the City cor[?]ner, at his office…

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The Late Fire in Pitt-street

Empire · Wednesday 2 October 1867 · page 4

Yesterday, the inquest on theorigin of the late fire in Pitt-street was resumed and concluded before the City Coroner, at his office, Hyde Park. Mr. Iceton, as before, appeared for the Insurance…

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Inquest on the Late Fire in Pitt-street. Verdict of Arsok

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 October 1867 · page 5

THE inquiry touching the destruction by fire of premises situated in Pitt-street, occupied by Mr. Michael Goulston, clothier and hatter, was resumed yesterday, before the City Coroner, at his office…

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Fires and Fire Insurance. To the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 October 1867 · page 5

SIR,—At a time when Insurance Companies are competing keenly for business—when they have found by experience that the ruling rates have left them losses instead of profits, and when some of them are…

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Inquest on the Late Fire in Pittstreet. Second Day.—27th September

Sydney Mail · Saturday 5 October 1867 · page 5

The inquiry touching the destruction by fire of premise? situated in Pitt-street, occupied by Mr. Michael Goulston, clothier and hatter, was resumed before the City Coroner, at his office…

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Jamaica. Destructive Fire at St. Kitts. St. Kitts, St. Basseterre, 12th July

Empire · Saturday 5 October 1867 · page 5

A fire broke out [?] Wednesday evening, the 3rd July at about 11.30 p.m., in the centre of the town, and, defying all efforts made to arrest its progress, quickly spread in all directions, its ravages only ceasing with…

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Arrival of the English Mail Via Panama. News From London to August 9. New York to August 10. Return of the Sultan and Probable War with Greece. Frightful State of Mexico. Fenianism Threatening in Canada. Consols 94½. Money Abundant in London. New South Wales Bonds 89½ to 96. Death of Ex-queen of Naples. Great Fire in Jamaica. Latest Commercial News. Ministerial Difficulty in America. Close of Surratt's Trial

Empire · Saturday 5 October 1867 · page 5

The Panama mail steamer Ruahine arrived in Sydney Harbour last evening, with dates from London by cable to August 9th, and from New York to August 10th. We give…

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The Late Fire in Pitt-street. To the Editor of the Herald

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 October 1867 · page 3

SIR,—I wish to contradict an erroneous impression with regard to an event which has created a great deal of public interest the last few days, namely, the fire at Goulston's, in Pitt-street. Allow me to state that my friend Mr. James…

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Fire in Pitt Street

Illustrated Sydney News · Wednesday 16 October 1867 · page 9

ON the 23rd ultimo, between half-past nine and ten o'clock in the evening, flames were observed to be rising from the rear of Goulston's hat and clothing establishment, No. 267 Pitt-street. The evening was dark, with a steady fall of rain, and the flames…

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Protection From Fire. From the London Review)

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 29 October 1867 · page 3

ONE of the most promising labours of the session bears fruit in the report of the select committee on fires, which it is to be hoped will be reduced to practical operative shape before another session shall have…

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The Late Fire in George-street

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 31 October 1867 · page 5

THE inquiry into the destruction by fire of premises situated in George-street, and lately occupied by Mr. Abraham Abrahams, was commenced before the City Coroner, at his office, on Friday last. It was resumed on Monday, Tuesday, and yesterday, but…

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The Late Fire in George-street. Verdict of Arson

Empire · Friday 1 November 1867 · page 8

An inquiry as to the origin of the fire which took place on Mr. Abrahams' promises, George-street, on the 22nd October, was commenced before the City Coroner, and a jury of twelve, at his office, Hyde…

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Bush Fire in Australia

Illustrated Sydney News · Saturday 16 November 1867 · page 1

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