The Walgett Fire. Bank's Safes Opened
WALGETT, Monday.—The buildings destroyed by yesterday's fire were insured and owned by Mr. Chas. Vaughan and Henry Nelson. The occupants' property,…
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Fire at Aberdeen. a Store Destroyed
MUSWELLBROOK, Monday.—A fire broke out last night[?] in the store of Mr. J. F. Gannon, Aberdeen, resulting in the total destruction of both building and stock…
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The Seaham Colliery, which has been idle for the past week, was found to be on fire on Saturday. Upon intimation being received here a party of firemen proceeded to West…
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A fire that it is estimated will cost at least £10,000 took place in town on Saturday night. Shortly after 7 o'clock a shop occupied by Mr. H. Osborne was observed to…
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The Graziers' Butchering Co. s woolshed at Belmont, a few miles from Brisbane, was destroyed by fire early yesterday morning. The wool press and a large quantity of wool…
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LONDON, August 25.—A fire occurred last night at Messrs. Hayward and Company's warehouse, Hambro' Wharf, Upper Thames-street, destroying large…
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GLEN INNES, Monday.—A fire occurred here early yesterday morning at the residence of a man named B. Baldwin. The fire was discovered by a boy, in the GOULBURN, Monday. —The coroner held an inquest at Windellima on Saturday concerning the origin of a fire by which a woolshed containing straw, chaff, and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Fire at Walgett. Five Buildings Destroyed. A.j.s.bank Demolished
WALGETT, Monday.—Shortly before 4 o'clock on Sunday afternoon the shop of a local tailor named John Lewis was discovered to be on fire. A strong westerly…
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A seed and grain warehouse, at Hambury Wharf, Blackfriars, has been destroyed by fire. The damage is estimated at £200,000…
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WALGETT, Sunday.--A fire broke out here at 3.30 this afternoon in a tailor's shop rented by a Mr. John Lewis. The flames quickly spread directly in the teeth of a…
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LONDON, Sunday.--A fire occurred last night at Messrs. Hayward and Company's warehouse, Upper Thames- street, destroying their large stores of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire at the Seaham Colliery. Efforts to Extinguish the Flames. Extensive Fall of Coal
NEWCASTLE, Sunday.--At 10 a.m. yesterday the workings of the Seaham colliery were discovered to be on Are. The scene of the outbreak was a bard about 400yds…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Destructive Fire at Walgett. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent). Five Shops Destroyed. Walgett
A serious conflagration occurred this afternoon in the main street, and five shops were destroyed. They were occupied by Mr. T. Clarke, insurance agent; the A.J.S. Bank; Mr. E. Bettmann,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Colliery on Fire. Seaham Colliery Workings Burning. the Pit Closed Down. (From Our Correspondent.) Newcastle
During last evening a widespread rumour pervaded Newcastle that the Seaham Colliery was on fire, but nothing of a definite character was ascertainable. Further particulars obtained to-day…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Disastrous Fire at Wollongong. Eleven Shops Destroyed. Estimated Damage, £10,000. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Wollongong
The most destructive fire ever experienced in this district broke out at a quarter to 7 o'clock to-night in a shop in Crown-street, occupied by Mr. Alick Osborne, baker. The flames spread…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Destructive Eire at Wollongong. Eleven Houses and Shops Destroyed. an Hotel and a Shop Alight, But Saved. the Sydney Fire Brigade Wired For
WOLLONGONG, Sunday.--The most destructive fire that hits ever devastated this town broke out shortly before 7 o'clock tonight in the hack portion of premises…
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Destructive bush fires have been raging in the immediate vicinity of the town. Grass, timber and fencing have been destroyed, and the losses, incurred are reported to be very…
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NEWCASTLE, Tuesday.—As the Seaham shafts are closed, it is of conrse imposible to say how the fire is progressing, but in the opinion of of the manager of…
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At 1.55 yesterday morning the M.F.B. recelved a call to a fire on the main suburban railway track at Trafalgar-street, Stinmore. A spark from the engine of a passing train had…
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MAITLAND, Tuesday.—Terrible bush fires are raging in different places round the town for the last three days, and there has been considerable loss in grass,…
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