Fire at Carlingford. a Large Structure Destroyed
Information has reached the Metropolitan Fire Brigade that early this morning a 13-roomed house at Carlingford was totally destroyed by fire. The place was…
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Volunteer Fire Brigades. The Question of Government Grants. A Loose System in Vogue
The Fire Brigades Board is opposed to Government, grants to volunteer brigades, in its last report the, board stated that the subsidies paid to registered volunteer…
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Tinton, a large and handsome villa on the Pennant-hills-road, overlooking the town of Parramatta, was completely destroyed by fire early yesterday morning. Since the former owner, Mr…
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The Parramatta Coroner, Mr. J. E. Bowden, held an inquest at Granville on Wednesday afternoon into the origin of the fire at Try's cement works at Merrylands. The damage was estimated at…
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The directors of the Mercantile Mutual Fire Insurance Co., Limited, have declared the usual interim dividend at the rate of 20 per cent. per annum, payable to…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Fire at Maitland. Loss by Mr. Gillies, M.L.A.
WEST MAITLAND, Friday.—A fire occurred at half-past 4 this morning in the stables on the premises of Mr. John Gillies, M.L.A. A boy who slept on the premiss was awakened by the horses…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire a Carlingford a Villa Residence Destroyed. An Early Morning Blaze
On Thursday mining a serious fire occurred on the Pennant Hills Road, Carlingford, whereby "Tinter" (formerly the property of Mr. H. Wley, but now belonging to…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Quadricycle Fire Engines
A quadricycle fire engine has attracted some attention in Paris. The engine consists of two tandem bicycles coupled by crosspieces in front and behind, and having but a single steering…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →A Fatal Fire
KATOOMBA, July 2.—Four children named Buchner were burnt to death here last night. Mrs. Buchner, who was not living with her husband, was earning a living for herself and five…
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WEST MAITLAND, Friday.—A destructive fire occurred early this morning at the residence of Mr. John Gillies, M.P., resulting in the total loss of the stables and coachhouse. Two horses were…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Fire at Croydon. a Windmill Destroyed
A windmill, with throe rooms attached to the structure, was completely destroyed by fire at Croydon shortly after 3 o'clock this morning. The Ashfield Volunteer Brigade…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Coals of Fire. a Clog-shop Chronicle
FOUR dusky figures sat toasting themselves at the Clog shop fire. Long Ben occupied the inglenook nearest the door and Sam Speck the other, whilst Jabe and Jethro,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire at West Maitland. West Maitland
Early yesterday morning a fire broke out at the residence of Mr. John Gillies, M.L.A., West Maitland. The residence was saved, but a fine stable and two valuable carriage…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire at Merrylands The Inquiry. An Open Verdict
An inquiry, touching the destruction by fire of Try's cement works, Merrylands, was held at the Royal Exchange Hotel, Granville, on Wednesday last, the District Coroner, Mr. J…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Fires at Kempsey
KEMPSET. Monday.—About 1 o'clock on Sunday morning Lawlor's coach building shop was totally destroyed by fire. The premises were situated in South-street, opposite the Royal…
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KEMPSEY, Saturday.--About 1 o'clock this morning a fire was discovered in Lawlor's buggy factory, Smith-street. The alarm was quickly given, and a large number were soon on the scene,…
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A fire broke out in Lawlor's buggy factory at 1 o'clock this morning, resulting in the total destruction of the budding and contents. The premises were situated opposite the Royal Hotel, and were…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fires at Kempsey. Kempsey
An old building belonging to the Smith estate at the intersection of Forth and Smith streets, occupied by Mr. Martin Lawlor as a coach factory…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Fire at Paddington
Some clothing in a bedroom in the premises 160 Point Piper-road, occupied by Mr. J. Bradley, bootmaker, as a shop and dwelling, was destroyed by fire at about…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Big Fire at Townsville. £10,000 DAMAGE
BRISBANE, Monday.—A big fire broke out at Townsville this morning, and resulted in the destruction of nine buildings. The fire originated in the printing office belonging to Hastings and…
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