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In spite of the fact that the Prince and Princess of Wales have been at Marlborough Hose during the best part of the week, and both Houses of Parliament sitting, the season (says a London correspondent…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →The members of the Drummoyne Fire Brigade have just completed the erection of a new station adjoining the old building, and occupying a commanding site in close proximity to the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The large steamer Waikato has arrived here from London. The captain reports that when off Western Australia a fire was discovered in No. 5 hold, it having originated among tarred…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Some excitement was occasioned at Miller's Point on Saturday night, when a report was received at the police station to the effect that two steamers had, been in collision off Moore's Wharf,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →WAGGA, Monday.—A fire occurred to-day In Crampton street, which resulted in the total destruction of a four roomed weatherboard cottage, occupied by Mr. William Fleming…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A somewhat serious fire broke out in the workings of the Pacific colliery, Teralba, last week, and was not extinguished without very great exertion and trouble. The outbreak occurred close to one…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →AUCKLAND (N.Z.), Tuesday.—A fire of a disastrous character occurred yesterday at Lyell, a town near Westport, in the South Island. The flames were first discovered under the old…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →AUCKLAND, Monday.—A disastrous fire has occurred at Lyell, originating under the old Commercial Hotel owned and occupied by Mr. Fennell as a merchandise storeroom, and as sleeping rooms…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A disastrous fire occurred at Lyell, near Reefton, last night. About 20 buildings were destroyed. Some families have been rendered homeless and destitute. The principal loser is Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A fearfully disastrous fire at Lyell has resulted in the destruction of no fewer than 20 buildings. The outbreak originated under the old Commercial…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →NARRANDERA, Wednesday.—Early this morning a three-roomed brick cottage, owned and occupied by a single man named Henry Bussing, was completely destroyed by fire. The owner was…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A fire broke out about 3 o'clock yesterday in an unoccupied shop and dwelling situated, at 406 Parramatta-road, Petersham. The place was built of brick, with an iron roof. The fire was…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →It is generally believed that the efforts of Mr. Brunker to arrange a conference between the colliery proprietors and the strikers will be fruitless…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →BRISBANE, Wednesday.--Walsh and Co.'s store, at Mareeba, was totally destroyed by fire last night. The building was' insured for £3000. The value of the property destroyed is estimated…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The report of the Fire Brigades Board for 1895, which is now available, sets out that the number of contributing municipalities rose from 32 to 44 during the year. The total value of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The annual report of the Fire Brigades Board, dealing with 1895, was laid before the Legislative Assembly last night. During the year the list of contributing…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Walsh and Co.'s store at Mareeba was destroyed by fire yesternight. The damage is estimated at £6000, and the insurances amounted to £3000…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The annual report of the Fire Brigades Board for 1895 was presented to Parliament last night. The document is concise but not without importance. It points out that daring the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The East Maitland Fire Brigade has just erected a conveniently-situated station building, which will be opened by the Mayor of East Maitland (Alderman Alcorn) on Thursday evening. The Hon. J. N…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →At Mareeba Messrs. Walsh nnd Co.'s large business premises were totally destroyed by fire last night. The fire appeared to commence about 11.30, and at midnight had obtained half hold of…
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