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561 stories in Sydney's papers · page 7 of 29
The various events held in the Friendly Societies' grounds in Melbourne, in connection with the United Fire Brigade Jubilee, were stubbornly contested by the numerous teams, present…
Continued on Trove, page 26 →DENILIQUIN, Sunday.--A disastrous fire occurred this evening at the corner of Napier and George streets, totally consuming Pyke's Hotel,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →ARMIDALE, Tuesday.--A destructive fire occurred in Armidale this morning about 2.30 at the City Dining-rooms, Beardy-street, which were totally destroyed. Drew's saddlery shop,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The first large fire that has over occurred in Armidale took place last night, when five shops in the centre of the city were completely destroyed. The fire first broke out early last night in Dusantoy's fruit shop, but was easily…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →The bearing of the charge of wilfully setting fire to the Ryde personage preferred against the Rev. Henry H. Britten, incumbent of St. Anne’s Anglican Church, Ryde, was continued…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →GRAFTON, Thursday. -- Bunghardy's Post-office Hotel, at South Grafton, was burned to to ground about half-past 3 o'clock this morning. Some stock and furniture were saved by…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Barghardy's Post Office Hotel, in South Grafton, was burned down between 3 and 4 o'clock this morning. "The house was closed shortly after 9 o'clock last sight, most of the members of the family retiring to bed shortly afterwards,…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →A fire broke out on Thursday at 12.40, a.m., in a weather-board building on the corner of Rowntree and Cameron-street, opposite Gallimore's Hotel, owned and occu[?] Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The secret of fire-eaters is said to consist in merely rubbing the hands with pure spirits of sulphur, and thoroughly washing with the same preparation…
Continued on Trove, page 19 →A deputation from the Sydney Volunteer Fire Brigades Association waited on the Colonial Secretary, yesterday, in reference to their representation on the Metropolitan Fire Brigade's Board. They explained that through some…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Burghardy's Post Office Hotel, in South Grafton, was burnt between 3 and 4 o'clock this morning. The house was closed shortly after 9 o'clock last night, most of the members of the family retiring to rest shortly afterwards…
Continued on Trove, page 587 →The first large fire that has ever occurred in Armidale took place last night, when five shops in the centre of the city were completely destroyed. The fire first broke out early last night in Dusantoy's fruit shop, but was easily…
Continued on Trove, page 618 →Mr. Pring said as to the intent to defraud, if man had £1000 worth of furniture which was insured for only £50 and he set fire to it, that would be an attempt to defraud. A motive…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →GRAFTON, Monday.--At the inquest on the fire at Barghardi's Hotel, South Grafton, today, the jury returned a verdict that there was no evidence to show how the fire originated…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A coroner's inquiry was held at South Grafton to-day touching the burning of the Post-office Hotel at South Grafton on the 17th instant. Inspector Garvin conducted the inquiry, and Mr. Norrie appeared for the Victoria…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →What may prove the most appalling mining disaster that has ever occurred in New South Wales is reported to have taken plece in the coal-mine of the Bulli Company yesterday afternoon. This mine, it will be…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →AUCELAND, Saturday.--At a fire which occurred at Oxford near Christchurch, the wife of a laborer and her two children were burnt to death…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →KIAMA, Sunday.--A fire broke out about 5.30 this morning in a store occupied by Mr. W. J. Statham. Terralong- street, and resulted in the total destruction of the store and its contents,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Federal Fire Insurance Company, which was lately successfully floated, has commenced business in London…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →At about half-past 5 yesterday morning the townspeople were disturbed by the ringing of the firebell. Smoke and flames were seen issuing from the premises known as Stewart and Yates' general store, between the Steam Packet Inn and…
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