Correspondence. [It must be distinctly understood that, while we are at all times happy to insert correspondence we do not in all cases endorse the remarks of the writer.] Fire at Tregeare. To the Editor of the Nepean Times
Nepean Times · Saturday 9 June 1888 · page 9
Dear sir,—I hope you will allow me space in your paper for a few lines, to correct the error made by Mr. J. K. Lethbridge in his statement at the inquest of the burnt hay. I see in the Nepean Times that…
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The Daily Telegraph · Monday 11 June 1888 · page 6
A fire broke oat at about 10 o'clock last night in a restaurant situated at 47 Regeut-street and occupied by Mr. H. Blanfield. On the alarm being given the Redfern Volunteer Fire…
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The Australian Star · Monday 11 June 1888 · page 6
THERE is much talk in French mining circles of a fire-damp indicator, the invention of Jean Molas, an engineer of some repute. The Academic des Science has…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Melbourne Theatres. Fire During a Performance.--a Panic Averted. (By Telegraph.)
The Daily Telegraph · Monday 11 June 1888 · page 6
MELBOURNE, Sunday.--Chas. Arnold appeared for the last time in " Hans, The Boatman," at a matinee performance in the Bijou yesterday. Every part of the house was…
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The Australian Star · Tuesday 12 June 1888 · page 8
A WEATHERBOARD shed building, about 20ft by 14ft, used for storing fodder, situated in Maria-street, Newtown, was destroyed by fire early yesterday morning…
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The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 12 June 1888 · page 4
BATHURST, Monday.--Much dissatisfaction is expressed by parents sending their children to the public school at no firewood being provided by the department for warming the…
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The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 12 June 1888 · page 5
LONDON, Saturday.--The steamship Essex of Messrs. Money Wigram and Sons line, from Sydney April 22nd via Newcastle and Adelaide en route to London, has arrived at…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire at Randwick. Four Horses Burnt to Death
The Australian Star · Tuesday 12 June 1888 · page 5
ABOUT 1 o'clock this morning a fire started in a building of two floors, about 50ft by 50ft, belonging to Mr. James Service, produco merchant, Avoca-street…
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The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 13 June 1888 · page 6
Early yesterday morning the premises of Mr. James Service, produce merchant, residing in Wood-street, Randwick, were discovered to be on fire. The members of the Waverley…
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The Australian Star · Wednesday 13 June 1888 · page 8
MELBOURNE, This Day.--A fire occurred in Sackville street Collingwood this morning and des[?]eyed two cottages…
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The Australian Star · Wednesday 13 June 1888 · page 6
NEWCASTLE., This Day.--An alarm of fire was raised shortly after noon to-day, but it turned out to be a chimney on fire in one of the Borough Council's rookeries…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 13 June 1888 · page 7
At half-past 10 o'clock last night a fire broke out in premises No. 74, William-street, near Riley-street, Woolloomooloo, occupied by Messrs. John Stewart and Co., carrying on business as retail grocers. The alarm was raised…
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The Australian Star · Wednesday 13 June 1888 · page 5
A LIFE took place at the Exhibition Building about half-past 5 o'clock this morning. The Fire Brigade was on the spot ten minutes later, but the building…
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The Australian Star · Thursday 14 June 1888 · page 5
CAMDEN, This Day.—A large quantity of agricultural produce and machinery, including 2000 bushels of maize, 20 tons of bay. and implements to the value of £100,…
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The Australian Star · Thursday 14 June 1888 · page 6
It was about half-past seven o'clock last evening when a fire was discovered on the premises of Mason Bros., general importers. 63 to 69. Kent-street. The…
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The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 June 1888 · page 5
CAMDEN, Wednesday.--A disastrous fire occurred at Camden Park this morning, when a shed, 100ft. in length, containing 2000 bushels of maize, a quantity of hay, and over £100…
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The Australian Star · Thursday 14 June 1888 · page 5
A FIRE occurred shortly after midnight yesterday, at No. 10, Argyle-street, occupied as a private dwelling by Mr. George Clark. Some wearing apparel and about…
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The Australian Star · Thursday 14 June 1888 · page 8
BRISBANE, This day.-It has been ascertained that the exhibition building was only insured for [?]1500. The cost of construction was [?]7000…
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The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 June 1888 · page 5
LONDON, Wednesday.--The fire which broke out on board Messrs. Money Wigrarn and Sons' steamer Essex, homeward bound from Australia, and which necessitated her…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Destructive Fire in Brisbane. the Exhibition Building Totally Destroyed. Heavy Loss Sustained by the Lessee. (By Telegraph.)
The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 14 June 1888 · page 5
BRISBANE, Wednesday.--An immense fire broke out at the Exhibition Building, Bowen Park, about 5 o'clock this morning. The alarm was given to the fire brigade in the city, and…
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