The Leichhardt Volunteer Fire Brigade
Saturday, the 6th instant, was quite a festive day for the residents, the occasion being the opening and christening of the new Fire Station on Hose Reel. The…
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Telegraphic Great Fire in London. London, Aug. 7
A disastrous fire broke out on the premises of Whiteley, the universal provider, on the Queen's-road, yesterday evening. The fire is still raging, the buildings having been almost…
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London, August 7.—A disastrous tire broke oud on the premises of Mr. William Whiteley, the " Universal Provider," Queen's-road, yesterday evening, and is still raging, the buildings being…
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Shortly after 2 o'clock yesterday morning a fire broke out on the premises occupied by William Wilson, a draper carrying on business at the corner of Collins-street and Botany-road,…
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Early on Sunday morning a fire broke out on the premises occupied by Mr. W. Wilson, draper, at the corner of Collins-street and Botany-road, Redfern. Before the conflagration could be…
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MELBOURNE, Monday.--A laborer named Peter Johnstone, while encamped in the bush near Brimbool, Hamilton district, fell into the fire, suffering fearful injuries to one of his legs…
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This inquest, adjourned from the 11th instant, was resumed before the City Coroner (Mr. H. Shiell, J.P.), this morning, at Weir's Family Hotel, Clarence and Erskine streets…
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The fourth sitting for this inquiry commerce this morning, at Weir's Family Hotel. Erskine and Clarence streets, before the City Coroner (Mr. H. Shiell, J.P.)…
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The inquest on the fire which occurred at Messrs. Lloyd and Collins's, George-street, was resumed yesterday morning before Mr. Shiell. Mr. Williams appeared for the Insurance Company, and…
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The inquiry into the oilg[?]n of the fire which occurred on the premises occupied by Messrs. Llyod and Collins, mercers and glovers, 306 and 308 George-street, on the 30th str., was resumes…
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The inquiry into the origin of the fire which occurred at Messrs. Lloyd and Collins fancy goods warehouse, George-street, on the 30th nlt., was resumed yesterday by the City…
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The inquest as to the cause of the fire at Lloyd and Collins's, Georgo-street, was concluded yesterday morning before the Coroner (Mr. Shiell) at Weir's Hotel. Harold Selwyn Smith, accountant and a director of the…
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At five minutes to 11 o'clock last night the alarm of fire was given at Manly Volunteer Fire Station, and about three minutes after thirteen members of the brigade with two manual engines…
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BATHURST.—The fire brigade was called out for the first time on Wednesday night; but fortunately its services were not required. A person passing down William-street, observed…
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A serious conflagration, resulting in the complete destruction of three weatherboard shops, occurred at Manly late on Wednesday night. The fire broke out in the vicinity of…
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COWRA Saturday.--Between 12 and 1 o'clock this morning Mr. Daly's stables caught fire from the lott, where there was a quantity of hay, and but for the fact that the wind was…
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LONDON, August 20.—The Inman Liner, City of Montreal, an iron steamship of 4490 tons register, has been burned at sea while on the voyage from New York to Queenstown. The…
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ORANGE.—Another disastrous fire occurred near this town on Sunday morning, whereby the building recently known as the New South Wales Frozen Meat Company's Works was completely…
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This morning a fire was discovered in a warehouse, 3, Union-lane, off George-street, by the night 'watchman, Gelling, who was on duty outside the premises, which were owned and…
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Ok Friday -evening last the members of the above brigade celebrated their anniversary by holding a plain and fancy dress ball to which they invited, with Mayor Nobbs and other…
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