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486 stories in Sydney's papers · page 5 of 25
Consequent upon the dry weather and the intense heat of the last few weeks, bush fires have been numerous and destructive. The Goulburn Herald reports that on Thursday an extensive fire was burning near the Run-of-Water,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →On the evening of the 25th instant a fire broke out in the bedroom of Mr. Samuel Kendall, Falcon-street, St. Leonards, by some accident, and the contents of the room, to the value of £15, were…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →With reference to the destruction caused by an ext[?] bush fire at Toogong, and which was briefly reported by telegram a few days back, the following particulars as to the damage done on Mr. F. Jago Smith's Derowie station will…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A deputation, consisting of Mr. Montefiore and other gentlemen connected with fire insurance companies, waited on the Colonial Secretary this morning to suggest the insertion in the Fire Brigades Bill…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tho inquest on the lata five at Mr. Bechet's ware-house was continued to-day, and a further adjournment was made to Monday next. The evidence of the following witnesses was taken: Mr. Walter…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The following particulars as to the damage done on Mr. Jago Smith's station at Derowie, a few days ago, will give some idea of the strength with which the conflagration raged, Mr. Smith's losses include 5[?]…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A deputation of gentlemen representing the Fire Insurance Companies of Sydney, and composed of Messrs. Montefiore, Russell and Mackenzie, (Mr. G. A, Lloyd, M.P.. being suddenly called away) waited…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A disastrous fire took place on December 1, at Naples, by which, the Government tobacco manufactory, occupying the ex-convent of St. Peter Martyr, was totally destroyed. The adjoining…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The following is the annual report of the No. 3 Volunteer. Fire Brigade:—"In presenting the sixth annual report of the brigade your secretory has much pleasure in congratulating you upon the efficiency and strength so well…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Mr. Fosbery, Inspector-General of Police, yesterday afternoon received a telegram from Young, reporting that at about half-past 1 o'clock in the morning a fire broke out in the kitchen of the Empire Hotel,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →An inquest was opened yesterday at the Exchange Hotel, corner of Liverpool and Pitt streets, by the Acting Coroner, on the late fire at the premises of M. A. Rapken and Co., job warehousemen,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A fire broke out in Rowley's Empire Hotel this morning about 2 o'clock, and quickly destroyed the building and outhouses, together with the booking offices of Cobb and Co. The fire originated…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →About 2 o'clock this morning, a fire broke out in Rowley's Empire Hotel and the booking offices for Cobb and Co.'s coaches, in the main street. The fire originated in the kitchen, and was first…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The first half-yearly meeting of the United Volunteer Fire Brigades was held at the Temperance Hall last night. About 200 members were present. The superintendent-general (Mr. E…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Heathcote correspondent of the Melbourne Argus writes under date Tuesday:-- A fire broke out yesterday about noon at Tooborac, about nine miles from Heathcote. supposed to have been…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A deputation, consisting of Mr. Montefiore and other gentlemen connected with fire insurance companies, waited on the Colonial Secretary last Lriday to auggest the inacrtiouin the Fire Brigodos Bill…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The inquest on the late fire at Mr. Beohot's ware house in Barrack-street was resumed yesterday at the City Coroner's office, when evidence was given by the father of the boy Gardner, by Mr. Richard…
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