Great Fire Near Grafton
GRAFTON, Friday.—The lengthened spell of dry weather has broken, and there have been some [?]ight showers in the vi[?]inity of the town. Outside of the municipality there was very heavy rain last…
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Cable Messages. Destructive Fire in America. LONDON, December 4
Intelligence has just been received that an immense fire has broken out at Petersburg, an important township in Virginia, America. Among the buildings destroyed, is Cameron's widely known…
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Sir,—I notice in your issue of this morning that twelve of the unfortunates of the above institution have, with commendable alacrity, been transferred to the Sydney Infirmary. The calamity at Bathurst has induced me to inquire into…
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The Bathurst hospital was accidentally burnt down to-day. The fire was first discovered is the roof, near the kitchen, about 3 o'clock. Efforts were made to subdue the flames, but they were fruitless, and within…
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Shortly after 5 o'clock, yesterday morning, the bells of the varfons fire stations rung out an alarm. The engines proceeded to the locality of the fire which was confined to a bedroom of Mr. N. Mackenzie, a…
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GRAFTON, Monday.—In the Mountain View fire cue Mi inquiry is now being held, and the Jury have gone out to view the scene of the fire. The inquiry is being held at the instigation of the…
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Shortly after two o'clock yesterday afternoon a serious con[?]gration occurred at Waterloo, by which four cottage in the course of erection were entirely destroyed. The cottages were situated between the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Supreme Court. This Day. Sittings in Banco. (Before their Honors the Chief Juttice, Sir Junes Martin, Sir. Justice Hargrave, and Mr. Justice Faucett.) BOBEY V. Adelaide Marine and Fire Insurance Co
Their Honora delivered judgment for the defendants in this demurrer motion, leave being granted to amend the declaration. THE QUKEN V. LEHANE AND DALHUNT[?]…
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The DAIRY HERALD'S correspondent, writing concerning this melancholy affar, says:— "About a quarter to 8 yesterday evening (December 5) the inhabitunts of Maids Hill were surprised and alarmed…
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DENILIQUIN, Saturday.—A destructive fire occurred in the large room of the Town Hall here last night, and the building was seriously damaged. Batchelder's panorama was about to be exhibited…
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THE DALBY HERALD'S correspondent, writing concerning this melancholy affair, says:—"About a quarter to 8 yesterday evening (December 5) the inhabitants of Maida Hill were surprised and alarmed…
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BRISBANE, Tuesday.—A girl, while leading in bed last night, was injured through the mosquito curtains catching fire, but it is hoped that she will recover. A woman named Moad, living at…
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At a quarter to 4 o'clock on Christmas morning the ringing of the fire-beels and a lurid glare, told that a conflagration was raging somewhere in the northern part of George-street. The fire brigaces soon found…
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DENILIQUIN, Thursday.—The town hall was insured in a Sydney Company for £3500, and damaged by fire half that amount. Batchelder's company estimated loss, £1000; dramatic club loss…
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Shortly before six o'clock on Saturday morning a destructive fire broke out in the HERALD office, in Swanston-street. The fire was first observed (says the AGE) by two compositors, who gave the alarm…
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Referring to the hurning of Bechtlder's Pantascope, at the Town-hall, Deniliquin, the BENDIGO ADVERTISER says:—"The building was gutted, and Batchelder's pan[?]rama of a tour through America was…
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The first public performance of the band belonging to the Manly Brigade was given on Saturday afternoon, and the residents of this delightful watering place are to be congratulated on the success of the…
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URANA, Tuesday.—Price's Hotel at Daysdale, on the road to this town, has been totally destroyed by fire. The loss amounts to £700, which is covered by insurance in Sydney offices…
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PARKES, Tuesday.—A most disastrous fire occurred in this town last sight, and eleven premises were totally demolished. All Kelly's block is in mice. The fire originated at Moss's…
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