Fire in Melbourne. Narrow Escapes. MELBOURNE
A few minutes after 3 o'clock this morning signs of fire were detached in a small two-storey building, 247 Elizabeth-street. The place was used as a refreshment-house, kept…
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Fire Engine Collisions. sA Man Hurt
An alarm of fire was received by the Metropolitan Fire Brigade at about a quarter-past 5 o'clock yesterday evening, to 64½ Druitt-street. A steamer was sent…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Gladesville Fire. A Lengthy Inquest. Contradictory Evidence
On Thursday, 17th inst., an inquest was held on the late fire. The jury comprised: Messrs. Hughes (foreman), Cashman,. Smith, Taylor, Bronger, Phillips, Weedon, Callicol,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Fire on the Ship Ben Cruachan. Newcastle
In connection with the fire yesterday on board the iron ship Ben Cruachan, Mr. T. Brooks, J. P., Lloyds' surveyor, made an official survey this morning, from which it appears that the vessel…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Fire in Melbourne. [Some of the Following Items Appeased in Our Late Editions or Yesterday.] Meat Shop Destroyed. the Inmates's Narrow Escape
MELBOURNE, January 25.-Over [?]1OOO worth of damage was done by a fire which occurred this morning at H. Barnett's ham and beef shop in Elizabeth-street,…
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A PRIVATE dwelling-house, occupied by a cooper, named J. Stewart, of Waterloo, caught fire last evening, through a candle coming in contact with some curtains. The…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →City Mutual Fire Insurance Company
The seventeenth annual general meeting of this company was held on Thursday in the Chamber of Commerce, the Hon. John Soe, M.L.A., chairman of directors, presiding…
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A small fire broke oat early this morning at the establishment of Messrs. Briscoe, Drysdale, and Company, iron merchants. No; 397 George-street. The…
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A small fire took place at the residence of Dr. O'Reilly, Liverpool-street, on Saturday evening, but the flames were two extinguished before the arrival of the…
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On Saturday afternoon the members of the Leichhardt Fire Brigade visited Ashfield, and engaged the members of the local brigade in a friendly game of cricket…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Coogee Aquarium. the Balloon Catches Fire
A very complete and attractive programme was provided at the Coogee Aquarium. The promise of a daring balloon ascent and blood-curdling parachute…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Shipping Items. Fire on a Barque
A cable dated London January 2lst, stated that the barque Port Errol bound from Glasgow to Adelaide, and Melbourne, took fire off Lamlask. It was found impossible to subdue the flames, and…
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The Port Errol, barque, 1700 tons, of Glasgow, bound from Glasgow to Adelaide, took fire off Lamlash. The vessel and cargo will probably be a total loss. (For continuation of Shipping Reports see page 6.)…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire in the City a Large Warehouse Threatened. Good Work of the Brigades. An Early Morning' Call-- A Big Fire Averted
When the darkness of night was yielding to the first grey light of morning, which, to come to facts, was about half-past 4 a.m. to-day, the M.F.B. was roused by the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire at Bourke. Six Shops Destroyed. An Early Morning Outbreak
BOURKE, January 28.-About 7 o'clock on Sunday morning a fire occurred in "Paddy's Market," in Mitchell-street, Bourke, which resulted in the destruction…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Fires. Fire at a Warehouse
Early yesterday morning a call to a fire at Messrs. Briscoe, Drysdale, and Co.'s, 397 George-street, was received at the M.F.B. station. A detachment turned out…
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At the last meeting of the Alexandria Council, a letter was received from the secretary of the Fire Brigades Board, asking if the council would grant to them the lease of an…
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A fire occurred last evening at the Burton Hotel, Denham-street, GHebe, occupied by Patrick Smyth. The fire originated in a wardrobe in the back room…
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BOURKE, Monday.--A fire broke out in "Paddy's Market" on Sunday morning. When six places were gutted. A strong wind was blowing at the time. Four of the…
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