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Fires & bushfires, 1885

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North Shore Fire Brigade

Evening News · Tuesday 17 February 1885 · page 4

The first annual ball in connection with the North Shore Fire Brigade, took place in the local Masonic Hall on Monday night, and about 100 ladies and gentlemen were present. A number of the members…

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Fire on the North Shore

Evening News · Tuesday 17 February 1885 · page 4

At about 2 o'clock on Sunday afternoon the North Shore Fire Brigade was informed that a large portion of the reserve was on fire, Tho members, with great promptitude, proceeded to tho spot, and after some…

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Fire in Tamworth. TAMWORTH

Evening News · Tuesday 17 February 1885 · page 6

Between Saturday night and Sunday morning aft fire broke out on the premises of Mr. Ingall, butcher, of Tamworth, by which a hayshed and some hundreds of tons of hay, corn, wheat, and…

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Fire in Newcastle. DAMAGE £2000. NEWCASTLE

Evening News · Tuesday 17 February 1885 · page 6

A disastrous fire occurred at 4 a.m. on sunday in the country mansion of Aldermen Samuel Chapman, J.P., the district coroner, Rosemount Villa, North Waratah. At about that hour he…

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Destructive Fire at Newcastle. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.] Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 February 1885 · page 8

A destructive fire occurred on Sunday morning at 4 o'clock at Rosemount Villa, North Waratah, the residence of Alderman S. Chapman, J.P., coroner for the district. Mr. Chapman was awakened hy his child in the next room…

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Large Fire in Lismore. Eight Houses Gutted. Lismore

Evening News · Wednesday 18 February 1885 · page 4

Another large fire has occurred in Lismore and totally destroyed the premises of Mr.K. Goulston, outfitter, and those of seven other tradesmen. The fire began shortly before 1 o'clock this…

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Fires in the City

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 February 1885 · page 8
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Yesterday morning about 20 minutes to 8 a fire broke out at 507 Kent-street in a boarding-house in the occupation of James D. K[?]wads, The bed curtains were burnt, and the bed and bedding…

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The Fire in Lismore. LISMORE

Evening News · Thursday 19 February 1885 · page 4

In reference to the recent disastrous fire it Lismore, the coroner (Dr. Bernstein) and a jury ot 15 initiated an inquiry on Wednesday as to the origin…

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Fire in Lismore. Further Particulars. Lismore

Evening News · Thursday 19 February 1885 · page 6

In the fire which occurred in Woodlark-street on Tuesday night eight houses were burned to the ground, including the premises of Mr. Lockett, ironmonger ; Jones, tobacconist ;…

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Large Fire at Lismore. Seven Houses and Shops Destroyed [By Telegraph.]

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 19 February 1885 · page 8

LISMORE, Wednesday,--A fire occurred here this morning. It broke out in the premises occupied by Mr Goulston, clothier, The fire commenced at 12 15, and raged incessantly for two…

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Extensive Fire at Lismore. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Lismore

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 19 February 1885 · page 8

About a quarter to 12 o'clock last night a fire broke out on the premises of Mr. Goulston, clothier, Woodlark-street, Lismore, and before it could be got under, the fire lasting for about an hour, the following buildings, in addition to…

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Destructive Fire at Newcastle. Newcastle

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1885 · page 391

A destructive fire occurred on Sunday morning at 4 o'clock at Rosemount Villa, North Waratah, the residence of Alderman S. Chapman, J.P., coroner for the district Mr. Chapman was awakened by his child in the next room…

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Extensive Fire at Lismore. Lismore

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1885 · page 391

About a quarter to 12 o'clock last night a fire beaks out on the premises of Mr. Goulston, clothier. Wood[?]rk-street, Lismore, and before it could be gold under, the fire lasting for about an hour, the following buildings, in addition to…

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The Fire Caused by a Careless Boy

Freeman's Journal · Saturday 21 February 1885 · page 6

Coroner Hesse, of Brooklyn, says that there is no longer any doubt as to the origin of the fire. "It was caused," he says, " by John O'Brien, aged 14 an inmate of the institution, who is…

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Large Fire in Lismore. (By Telegraph. From Our Correspondent.) Lismore

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 21 February 1885 · page 14

In the fire which occurred in Woodlark-street on Tuesday night eight houses were burned to the ground, including the premises of Messrs. Lockett, ironmonger 5 Jones, tobacconist;…

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News by Telegraph. Fire at Newcastle

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 23 February 1885 · page 5

NEWCASTLE, Sunday.--On Saturday night a fire broke out on the promises occupied by Walter Neve, cabinet maker, King-street. The firemen, on proceeding to the spot, found smoke issuing…

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"Coals of Fire" on Derby's Head. Offers From Other Colonies Declined

Evening News · Monday 23 February 1885 · page 5

LONDON, February 21.—The London SPECTATOR, in commenting upon the approaching dispatch of colonial troops to the Soudan, says that the offer of the Victorian Government to send a contingent will…

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Fire in Adelaide

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 24 February 1885 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Monday.--Karly this morning [?] watchmaker's shop was discover to be on fire. As much damage was done [?] water as by the [?] which were quickly…

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Fire in Rookwood

Evening News · Tuesday 24 February 1885 · page 5

While a public meeting was in progress in Rookwood, last night, a sensation was caused by shrieks for help. A resident who, it is alleged, had been indulging in fiery waters, broke the door of the room,…

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