Fire in Rookwood
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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The Lismore Fire. LISMORE
To show the severity of the recent fire, the salvage on two of the destroyed premises (Messrs. Bostock's and Stanford's) was sold by Mr. Stocks on Saturday last for only £14 15s…
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A fire broke out on Saturday night in Neve's furniture warehouses, in Lower Wolfe-street, near the School of arts. It was fortunately discovered in time, and an Alarm having been raised, the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Fire in Hobart. The Cliffy Island Shipwreck. a Ballroom in Flames. Hobart, Monday. Further Particulars. Melbourne, Monday
A fire broke out on Sunday near Hedley's Orient Hotel, which, was full of visitors from the colonies. Great alarm was occasioned. Many visitors rushed out in their nightdresses, and The steamer Debay, Captain Lee, arrived from Hongkong, on Sunday, with the crew of nine and Captain Malinberg, of the Swedish barque Luns, which was wrecked off Cliffy…
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Two small fires occurred on Monday, one in Woollahra and the other at Surry Hills. The former broke out at 20 minutes to 9 p.m., in the premises of Mr. Banks, a bootmaker, of 112. Queen-street. The…
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At about half-past 3 o'clock on Monday afternoon, a weatherboard house, occupied by Ah Sing and Co., market gardeners, North Willoughby, was destroyed by fire. At the time fire broke out there was not…
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A fire broke out at about half-past ll last night in a shed in Hill-street, St. Leonards, the property of Mrs. Sarah Smith. There was a horse belonging to Mr.John Hinks in the shed at {he time, and the…
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A fire occurred in Gawler to-day. The office of the GAWLER BUNYIP was destroyed. The machinery, and a large quantity of new type and stationery were consumed. Mr. Rebbick's…
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ADELAIDE, Friday.--A serious fire occurred at Gawler to-day, resulting in the destruction of the premises of the Gawler "Bunyip," and also of Mr Rebbeck's, a cabinet-maker. Both were partially…
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Five wooden business premises in the principal street in Numurkah were burned on Thursday evening. Mr. Gifford's hotel narrowly escaped having been consumed. The verandahs to the…
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A fire which occurred in Swanston-street last night resulted in a large two-storeyed building, which was need as a saddlery factory, having been gutted. The adjoining property was injured only…
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An ethiopian entertainment took place at the Temperance Hall, Montague-street, on Wednesday evening. It was announced to be given for the benefit of the Balmain Fire…
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We give the following for what it may he worth. It is from the N. Z. HERALD. We will law the operation, and most likely pthera will do the same, and prove the truth that is iu it,…
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A fire which occurred in Swanston-street last night resulted in a, large two-storeyed building, which was used as a saddlery factory, having been gutted. The adjoining property was injured only…
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SIR,—My object in taking up this subject is to show the danger that exists of [?] of the greatest [?] happening in our town , and I desire to point out that it would be a benefit…
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A fire occurred at 11 p.m. on Saturday and consumed a stack of hay of about 10 tons, a hayshed, and a two-roomed house, the property of Mr. James Taylor. The damage is estimated at…
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Mr. John Taylor, of Rookwood, has requested us to correct a statement which appeared in our issue of February 24, and which was supplied to us by a resident of Rookwood, in reference to a fire in Mr…
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The usual monthly meeting of the North Shore Fire Brigade was held in the new fire station, Milson's Point, on Tuesday evening. Captain Gorman occupied the chair, and there was a full attendance…
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LISMORE, Thursday.--The inquest into the cause of the late fire was concluded last night, alter a sitting of four days. Thirty-one witness were examined. The jury returned the following…
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A fire occurred in a shop in Swanston-street on Thursday night. The premises were occupied by Mr. Chatman, electroplater. The fire brigade arrived promptly, and checked the flames before…
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