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657 stories in Sydney's papers · page 7 of 33
A most disastrous fire occurred at Napier on the 10th instant. It broke out in building's occupied by Mr. Fair, draper. It is conjectured that an explosion of gas was the cause, as fire seeded to burn…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A fire, which has been most disastrous in its effects, broke out here this morning. At about 1 o'clock Constable Hamilton, while patrolling Macquarie-street, observed signs of fire issuing…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →[?] broke out in Macquarie-street this morning at a quarter to 1. The following buildings were completely [?]estroyed:—Furney's saddler's shop; Maiden, Hill, and Clark's office: Stevenson's tailor's shop; Ryan's solicitor's…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A cowshed belongine to Mr. William Reckly, of 45, Gippe-street, Surry Hills, was partially destroyed by fire on Saturday afternoon. The fire originated in some hay, and was extinguished by the exertions…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →On Saturday morning, at about five minutes past 6, it was discovered that the premises of Messrs, II, and R. Lyons, of Queen's Place, near Bridge. street, were in flames. Their works are known as…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Shortly before 1 o'clock this morning the stables and coach-house attached to the private residence of Mr. E. Way (the well-known draper of Pitt-street), in Cook's River-road, was discovered to be on fire…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →VIENNA, February 27.—An explosion of fire-damp has occurred in a coal mine in Styria. At the time of the accident a number of men were in the underground…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →An explosion of fire-damp has occurred ia a coal mine in Styria. At the time of the accident a number of men were in the underground workings, 150 of whom are dead…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →On Friday morning last (says the "Dubbo Despatch") about a quarter to 1 o'clock, the town was awakened by the alarming sounds of the fire-bell, and soon the dread cry of "fire," was heard in every…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Yesterday afternoon an alarm of fire was given by the report of the signal gun from the hill. Large clouds of smoke were seen emerging from the vicinity of Christ Church Cathedral, and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A general meeting of the Young Australian Fire Brigade, Sorry Hills, was held on Wednesday night, the main object being to consider whether the order for an engine should be entrusted to the well-known…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →AN alarm of fire was rung out about 3 o'clock on Friday morning, and the engines were soon at the scene, which was found to be a twostoried house, situated in Sussex-street, and…
Continued on Trove, page 41 →VIENNA, February 27.—An explosion of fire-damp has occurred in a coal mine in Styria. At the time of the accident a number of men were in the underground…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →A LARGE fire occurred last night, by which Mr. R. J. J. Ryan's office, Mr. Stevenson's tailor's shop, Mr. Furney's saddler's shop, Mr. Moffatt's private residence, and Mr. M'Farland's office were…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →A fire broke out at about a quarter to 1 this morning, in the upper portion of Mr. J. E. Pemell's residence, at Randwick. The building, which was entirely of wood, made an immense blaze, the reflection of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Yesterday we reported a brief account of a disastrous fire, by which the whole of Mr. J. E. Pemell's residence at Randwick was totally destroyed, at an early hour in the morning. We have since been able to glean a few more…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A fire broke out in one of the bedrooms of Mr. Pemell's dwellinghouse, Randwick, shortly before 1 o'clock yesterday morning, and resulted in the entire destruction of the building. The house was a[?]…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The regular monthly meeting of the No. 3 Volunteer Fire Brigade was held at the head station, Elizabeth and Bathurst streets, on Tuesday evening last. About 40 members of the brigade were present. Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →By telegram we learn that the Wagga fire brigade has accepted invitation of the Metropolitan Association Fire Brigade Board to take part in the annual demonstration to be held in the Garden Palace on the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Sir,—The late fore at tje Ring Theatre has aroused mahy to consider the great need there is of some simple and efficient safety-guard against accidental fires in crowded balls and the theatres. The suggestion of Mr. E. C. Cracknell…
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