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657 stories in Sydney's papers · page 6 of 33
Mr. Abigail, M.P., has received the following letter from the postal department:—"Sir,—Adverting to the representations of the deputation introduced by you on the 27th ultimo, as to the necessity for THE annual meeting of the members of the School of Arts was held yesterday evening in the large hall of the institution. The attendance of members numbered about 150. The Hon. John…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Gisborne fire in supposed to have originated in Graham's store, and spread thence to the Union Company's office. Carr and Sons' bond, a large concrete building, full of goods; the Union Bank, Pitt and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A great fire has occurred at Gisborne. by which Carr's bonded stores, together with a number of other buildings, were destroyed. The damage is estimated at £100,000, the insurance covering the loss only to the s…
Continued on Trove, page 231 →LONDON, February 1.—At the fire that took place at the "New York Times" office five persons were killed, eight were seriously injured, and fourteen others are missing…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →THERE has been a large fire at Napier, and the loss is estimated at £15,000. It is said to have been caused by an explosion of gas; and Fair's drapery stores, Comfold's offices, Camel's…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →One of the largest bush fires reported in this district for many years is now burning on the Victorian Upper Murray. The fire started at Burrowye station, and spread downwards through Thologolong and Bungil stations, and has now…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Shortly before 3 o'clock this morning the fire bells rang out an alarm, and it was found that the Wheel wright's Arms, Kept by George Island, Parramatta road, Petershan, was in flames. The various brigades…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →About 1,30 a.m. on 10th January, says the Alta California, smoke was discovered issuing from the Esperanza store, on Main-street, Los Angeles (Cal.), opposite the Court House…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The deputation of the United Volunteer Fire Brigades Board appointed to attend a meeting of the Young Australian Fire Brigade met the youthful members of this new company on Wednesday night…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The hearing of the charge against William Hewson, for setting fire to the barque Manhegan on the 3rd January at Newcastle, was resumed at 2 o'clock, when the evidence being completed, his Honor…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Early on Sunday morning the premises of Mr. Alexander Layman, bookseller, of 63 Market-street, was discovered to be on fire by Sergeant Garland, who heard the noise of flames inside the shop and saw…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →LONDON, February 20.—An extensive fire lias occurred at Haverhill, in Massachusetts, by which destruction of property, estimated to the extent of 2,000,000 dollars…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →An extensive fire has occurred at Haverhill, in Massachusetts, by which destruction of property, estimated to the extent of 2,000,000 dollars, took place…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Tho Lyttelton Times states that the most destructive G[?] that ever took place in Gisborne occurred on the night of February 6, destroying property estimated to be worth over £100,000. At about a quarter past 7 o'clock,…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Otago Times reports that a most disastrous fire occurred at Napier on the 10th instant. It broke out in buildings occupied by Mr. Fair. It is conjectured that an explosion of gas was the cause,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →At about 8 o'clock this morning a fire broke out in a two-storeyed tenement, at No. 254 Sussex street, occupied as a restaurant and boardinghouse by Mr. T. Brown, a coloured man. The fire is supposed…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A large fire occurred last night, by which Mr. R. J. J. Ryan's office, Mr. Stevenson's tailor's ship, Mr. Furney's saddler's shop, Mr. moffatt's private residence, and Mr. M'Farland's office were…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →LONDON, February 20.—An extensive fire has occurred at Haverhill, in Massachusetts, by which destruction of property, estimated to the extent of 2,000,000 dollars,…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →A FIRE broke out this morning a few minutes past 6 o'clock upon the premises of Messrs. H. and R. Lyons, Queen's-place, known, as the Australian Steam Bedding Manufactory. This consists of a large…
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