Fire at Waterloo. An Unclean Chimney
THE private residence, 39, Phillip-street, Waterloo, occupied by C. Allison, caught fire about 2 a.m. to-day. The cause is- attributed to the foulness of the chimney…
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The Flinders Lane Fire. The Insurances
MELBOURNE, This Day.--The insurances on the stock destroyed by the fire at Messrs. Sargood's, warehouse amounted to £26,000, which…
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MELBOURNE, Thursday. -- An entrance was reflected by three burglars at 1 o'clock this morning into a hay and corn store at Collingwood. Mr. Middleton, the proprietor, pursued…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Destructive Fire in Melbourne. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Melbourne
The fire at Messrs. Sargood, Butler, and Nichol's warehouses appears to have originated in the basement towards the rear of the building. The flames rising through the opening, afforded by a lift for a time…
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MOLONG, Friday. -- A destructive fire occurred in Bank-street about 1 o'clock this morning, barning Hales' stationery depot to the ground. The building was insured in the Scottish Union…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →America. How They Fight Prairie Fires in America
The following interesting account of a successful fight with a mighty prairie fire in Canada, taken from a recent number of the Spectator, is not only interesting, but may in many parts of…
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A fire occurred on the night 23rd ultimo in the gasoline house connected with the penitentiary on the island at St. Helena, Moreton Bay. In his official report, Captain Townley, the…
Continued on Trove, page 486 →COUNTRY. The Suspicious Fire at Stockton. An Arrest made
NEWCASTLE, This Day.-- The inquiry into the cause of the late fire at Stockton was concluded yesterday before the coroner, Mr. Marin, Evidence at considerable…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Destructive Fire at Molong. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Molong
About 1 o'clock this morning a destructive fire orginated at Hales' stationery shop, Bank-street. The alarm was at once given, and soon a number of persons assembled, eager to render assistance. In the absence of any effective…
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THE Minister of Mines has received a minute, written by the Chief Inspector of Stock, making certain recommendations with the view of taking precautions…
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ADELAIDE, This Day.--Mr. Salter, who has for some years acted as Super[?] of Fire Brigades here, and who was previously connected with the Sydney…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Disastrous Fire in Melbourne. £40,000 Damages. (By Telegraph.)
MELBOURNE, Sunday.--A disastrous' conflagration occurred to-night, resulting in the total destruction of the premises, stock and machinery of Jas. Moore, timber merchant,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Another Huge Fire. £30,000 worth of Property Destroyed
MELBOURNE, This Day.--On Saturday night the premises of Mr. James Moore, timber merchant, of South Melbourne, were completely destroyed by fire. Every…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →COUNTRY. The Suspicious Fire at Stockton An Arrest made
NEWCASTLE, This Day.--The inquiry into the cause of the late fire at Stockton was concluded yesterday before the coroner, Mr. Martin. Evidence at considerable…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Destructive Fire at South Melbourne. Damage Estimated at £30,000. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Melbourne
A destructive fire broke out shortly before 8 to-night at South Melbourne in the timber yard of Jas. Moore. The premises were three stories high, and were built entirely of galvanised iron. The fire completely…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Late Fire at Newcastle. Arrest on a Charge of Arson. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) New Castle
The inquiry into the cause of the fire on the 13th January, last, on the premises of Messrs. Jones and Phillips, at Stockton, terminated last night. Sub-inspector Lynch watched the case on behalf of the public. Mr. C. W…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Bush Fires
QUEANBEYAN, Monday.--Since Wednesday last fires have been bunting on Canberra Plain. Most of the grass on the place has been burnt, but whether done…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Coach Factory Destroyed by Fire
MELBOURNE, Monday.--Messrs. Robertson and Morse's coach factory, Warrnambool, has been destroyed by fire. The damage, which was only partially covered by insurance…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Suspicious Fire at Stockton. The Accused before the Court
NEWCASTLE, This Day.--Jenkins Jones was charged on remand this morning with arson, in setting fire to his shop at Stockton. Evidence similar to that given…
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