Fires
Shortly after 6 o'clock last evening a fire broke out on the premises of Frederick Robinson, a grocer carrying on business at the corner of Munni and Angel streets, Macdonaldtown…
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The Alexandria Fire
In reference to the late fire at Alexandria, by which a number of Chinese hare been rendered destitute, the Chinamen in the district held a meeting on Sunday last, when a report of the…
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BRISBANE, Monday.—In reference to the firedestroyed office at Ithaca, Shire Council-chambers last week, it has been ascertained that the books, papers, and moneys in the safe were so scorched…
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BRISBANE, Saturday.—The premises of Messrs. Thomas and Madden, merchants, Cooktown, were destroyed by fire early this morning. An immense and valuable stock of merchandised was…
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A small fire, caused through the overheating an oven, occurred about 10.20 last night at No.6 Market-row, off King-street, tenanted by F. Burt fruiterer. The occupants, assisted by the M. F…
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NARANDERA, This Day.--Keegan's Australian Hotel was burnt to the ground at 2 o'clock this morning. The building was composed of pine wood and galvanised…
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GRAFTON, Tuesday.—A meeting of the fire brigade was convened by the captain, and a resolution was passed petitioning the Government, through Superintendent Bear, for an…
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The extensive premises of the Photo-Litbo. Typographic Process Company, 155 Clarence-street, were the scene of a serious outbreak of fire shortly after 11 o'clock last evening…
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GRAFTON, This Day.--Bush fires are doing much damage in the district…
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A small fire occurred at about 2.10 a.m. this day, on premises situated at No. 100, William-street, and occupied by Messrs. Chapman Bros., carrying on business as grocers. A small…
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BRAIDWOOD, Wednesday.—A disastrous fire occurred here early this morning, when the BRAIDWOOD DISPATCH Office, the property of Mr. John Musgrave, was totally destroyed. The…
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Early yesterday morning a lire broke out in the premises of A. G. Potter, a grocer carrying on business at 100 Walker-street, Redfern. Originating in the lower part of the building,…
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THE usual celebrations attending the anniversary of the above brigade were celebrated at Mr. Quong Tart's Roomslastnight. Mr. Tart generously provided light…
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A RATHER serious fire occurred last night on the premises of the Phillip Stephen Photo-Litho Typographic Process Company, Limited, situated at 155,…
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About 1 o'clock this morning the Braidwood Despatch office took fire, and in spite of all efforts to save it the promises were burnt down. The building was of weatherboard and shingle. All the plant was completely destroyed…
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A Maine officer vividly describes the behaviour and appearance of his regiment during its first battle. It is a picture not likely to be forgotten by any one who…
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About 6 p.m. yesterday a small fire occurred at a house and shop situated at 222, Sussex-street, and occupied by Messrs. Harp, Lee, Kee, and Co., cabinetmakers. Some bed curtains and window…
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The premises of Harp Lee Kee and Co., cabinetmakers, 222, Sussex-street, were the scene of a small fire, which started about 6.20 p.m. yesterday in a bedroom on…
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Melbourne, This Day.--An extensive fire, which occurred at Dimboola early this morning, destroyed the premises of Messrs. Gran (storekeeper), Collard…
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