Fire at Bundaberg. The Elite Rink Destroyed. BRISBANE
A fire occurred at Bundaberg last night, completely destroying the Elite Skating Rink, one of the largest and most expensive in the colony. The origin of the fire is…
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A Skating Rink Destroyed by Fire
BUNDABERG, Friday.--A fire last night completely destroyed the Elite Skating Rink, one of the largest and most expensive in the colony. The origin of the fire is unknown. There was…
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A terrible fire broke out on Mount Athos, a lofty mountain in European Turkey, at the extremity of the peninsula of Macedonia. Whole forests were…
Continued on Trove, page 300 →The Fire Brigade Secretary. a Letter From Ager
THE work of the auditors who are investigating the books of the Fire Brigades Board with the object of discovering to what extent the funds of the department…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Mount Athos Monasteries. a Terrible Fire. Twenty Monks Burned
LONDON, August 4—A terrible fire broke out on Mount Athos, a lofty mountain in European Turkey, at the extremity of the peninsula of Macedonia, and called " Holy…
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ABOUT 20 minutes past 8 o'clock this morning a rather extensive fire was discovered upon the premises of George Baffin, timber merchant,…
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LATER inquiries concerning the big fire this morning at Redfern, disclose that the damage done was very considerable. The official report shows that a range of…
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LONDON, August 9.— Lloyd's Association has presented Captain Bright of Christchurch, New Zealand, with 100 guineas for saving the barque Beltana from destruction…
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A fire of considerable magnitude broke out at 8.40 this morning in the extensive workshops belonging to Mr. George Raffan, builder and timber merchant, of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Fire on the Barque Beltana. [By Cable.] (From Our Correspondent.) London, Aug. 9
Lloyd's Association has presented Captain Bright, of Christchurch, New Zealand, with 100 guineas for saving the barque Beltana from destruction by fire…
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Shortly before 9 o'clock yesterday morning a fire broke out in a timber yard in Cleveland-street, Redfern, occupied and owned by Mr. G. Raffan, builder and contractor. The Standard…
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Shortly before 9 o'clock yesterday morning a message was received by the Metropolitan Fire Brigade that a fire had broken out in a timber yaard in Cleveland-street, owned by Mr. G. Raffan, builder and contractor, and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Coffee Palace Destroyed by Fire. Narrow Escapes.--two Ladies Burnt
AUCKLAND, Monday.--Sutter's Coffee Palace, at the Bluff, a two-storied building, was destroyed by fire last night. The inmates narrowly escaped. Two ladies, Mrs. Sutton…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire in Melbourne. Supposed Incendiarism. MELBOURNE
Another fire broke out the Gaiety Hall yesterday, but fortunately it was got under in time to save the building. The damages are estimated at £100. It is now…
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There was a disastrous fire in Farm-street, Newport, this morning, when fire cottages belonging to the Premier Permanent Building Society were destroyed. Four families…
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MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--Another attempt has been made to burn down the theatre attached to the Palace Hotel. Early this morning the proscenium was discovered in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Kogarah Council. Good Financial Position. Fire Brigades Act. Munificent Donations--Water Mains --Pig and Other Nuisances-- Dangerous Culvert
THE regular fortnightly meeting of this council was held on Monday night,the Mayor (Alderman Herrmann) in the chair, and as usual there was a full council present…
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A fire took place at Rooky Point-road, Rookdale, yesterday at noon, on the promises occupied by Mr. William Duncan as a wood and coal depot, the stables and outhouses at the rear being destroyed. In…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Blaze at Bourke. Many Buildings Burned. Extensive Damage to Property. BOURKE
Shortly before 3 o'clock this morning the town was awakened by the clanging of the firebell and loud cries of "Fire." Flames were seen issuing from the premises of Stewart…
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IN response to a call about 4 o'clock this morning the Metropolitan Fire Brigade[?]enta manual from No. 3 station and a steamer from No. 2 station to a fire which had…
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