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Fires & bushfires, 1891

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Strange Chemical Fire

Evening News · Wednesday 29 April 1891 · page 6

TAMWORTH, Tuesday.—An accident, which, might have resulted in serious consequences, happened on Monday. Mr. Hunt, chemist, had arranged to conduct colored fires in connection…

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Fire Inquest

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 30 April 1891 · page 3

The inquest regarding the origin of the fire which, on the morning of the 16th instant, broke out in 152 King-street, Newtown, occupied by Christopher Philips, vender of [?]waters, &c., was continued…

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Fire at Rockdale

The Australian Star · Thursday 30 April 1891 · page 2

A FIRE broke out on Saturday in James-street, Rockdale, in premises occupied by a Chairman named Yee War, and owned by Mr. Service, of Randwick. The damage…

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The Suspicions Fire at Newtown. the Inquest

Evening News · Thursday 30 April 1891 · page 6

The inquest regarding the origin of the fire in a refreshment shop occupied by Christopher Phillips, at 152, King-street, Newtown, on the morning of the 16th instant, was resumed…

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The Late Fire at Newtown. The Inquest Resumed

The Australian Star · Thursday 30 April 1891 · page 6

THE coronial inquiry into the cause of the outbreak of fire which occurred on the morning of April 16, at a shop situate at 152 King-street. Newtown, and occupied…

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Shearers' Struggle. Attempt to Poison a Soldier. Strike Committee Seek Arbitration. Fire and Wool. BRISBANE

The Australian Star · Thursday 30 April 1891 · page 5

The latest from Barcaldine last night was that a diabolical attempt had been made to poison Private O'Callaghan of the defence force yesterday. A shearer, whom he says he can…

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Fire

Evening News · Friday 1 May 1891 · page 2

On Thursday evening a fire was discovered in a house situate at No. 375, Crown-street, Surry Hills, occupied by Mrs. Miller. Constable Hansen, of No. 3 Station, who resides at the same…

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Disastrous Fires. in London and in America

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 May 1891 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.--A disastrous fire has occurred in the town of Chattanooga, in the State of Tennessee, in the United States, resulting in the destruction of 20s, of…

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Fire Fiend. Couple of Blazes. London, April 30

The Australian Star · Friday 1 May 1891 · page 5

A most disastrous fire has almost annihilated the town of Chattanooga in the State of Tennessee, America. Before the flames were brought under control 20 acres…

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Fire Inquest

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 2 May 1891 · page 7

The City Deputy Coroner, Mr. W. T. Finney, J.P., continued the inquest concerning the origin of the fire which, on the 16th ultimo, broke out in the upper storeys of 152 King-street, Newtown, occupied…

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Late Newtown Fire. Resumed Inquest

The Australian Star · Saturday 2 May 1891 · page 6

THE inquest into the cause of the outbreak of fire, which occurred on April 16 at a shop situated at 152 King-street, Newtown, and occupied by Christopher Phillips…

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The Newtown Fire--the Inquest

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 May 1891 · page 5

The inquest into the cause of the fire which broke out on the 16th ult. In a shop situated at 152 King-street, Newtown, and occupied by Christopher Phillips, was resumed yesterday…

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Suspicious Fire at Newtown. Inquest Resumed

Evening News · Saturday 2 May 1891 · page 6

The inquest as to the origin of the fire at Phillips's refreshment shop, King-street, Newtown, on the morning of April 16, was resumed at Roberts's Club Hotel, Newtown, Friday, before…

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Fatal Fire in Crown Street. Death From Burns

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 2 May 1891 · page 6

Late on Thursday evening an outbreak of fire was discovered at 325 Crown-street, premises occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Miller. Constable Hansen, of No, 3 (Darlinghurst) Police…

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Fire at Marrickville

The Australian Star · Monday 4 May 1891 · page 3
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A FIRE, resulting in the destruction of a bed and some bedding, occurred at the residence of Mr. A. Stevenson, builder, Marrickville, on Saturday morning, caused, it is supposed…

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Great Fire at a Dockyard in Spain. London, May 2

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 May 1891 · page 5

The dockyard at Bilbao, in Spain, has been destroyed by fire. The damage amounts to £80,000…

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Dockyard Destroyed by Fire

Evening News · Tuesday 5 May 1891 · page 6

LONDON, May 2—A fire broke out in the dockyard at Bilbao, Spain, which resulted in its entire destruction. The damage done amounts to £80,000…

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Newtown Fire. The Inquest

The Australian Star · Tuesday 5 May 1891 · page 6

FURTHER inquiry was made to-day into the cause of the recent outbreak of fire at the shop of Christopher Phillips, 152 King-street, Newtown. The inquest was…

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The Newtown Fire.--the Verdict

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 5 May 1891 · page 3

The inquest into the circumstances attending the fire which occurred early on the morning of the 16th ult. at a shop situated at 152 Kingstreet, Newtown, occupied by Christopher…

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