Big Fire at Perth
PERTH (W.A.), Wednesday.—A disastrous fire occurred yesterday in Hay-street. The fire was first noticed in a tobacconist's shop occupied by Mr. R. Tothill. Information was sent to the…
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Fire at Bathurst. Bathurst
Some consternation was caused tonight when the fire alarm bell was heard This because there was no water to be had, as the supply had been shut off…
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PERTH, Tuesday.--An extensive fire occurred on Saturday afternoon. The fire originated in a tobacconist's shop in Hay-street, occupied by Mr. R. Tothill. A boy was sent to the fire…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A Coogee Calamity. An Early Morning Fire. Three Cottages Burst Down
The country around Randwick and Coogee was lit up at a little before 1 this morning by a great glare arising in Dudley-street, Randwick, on the…
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Three weatherboard cottages in Dudley-street, Randwick, were destroyed by fire early yesterday morning. The fire originated in a cottage occupied by Mrs. Catherine Coulter, and spread to an adjoining unoccupied…
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WOLLONGONG. Thursday.—The peaceful little town of Albion Park was startled late last night by loud and repeated cries of "Fire," when it was found that a large tannery establishment, occupied…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Tannery Burnt Down. Fire at Albion Park. Narrow Escape of Four Men. They Leap From a Window Fifteen Feet High -- The Want of a Fire Engine -- Damages Estimated at £1000. Albion Park
A very destructive fire occurred here late last night, by which the large tannery owned and carried on by Mr. James Missingham was destroyed…
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LONDON, April 28, 8.30 p.m.—The panic fet Larissa when the Turks approached during the night was terrible. The roars of the j people were agonising. Many were…
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At a meeting of the Wickham Council held last night Alderman Robson moved.—"That damaging reports being current as to the manner in which the public funds granted to the Tighe's Hill [?] Brigade…
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KIAMA, Thursday.--A serious fire occurred between 1 and 2 o'clock this morning at Albion Park, when Mr. James Missingham's tannery was totally destroyed. The fire is supposed…
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Many recent attempts to pass off valueless provincial and suburban bank notes have been attended with failure (says an exchange). Enterprising…
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A destructive fire occurred at Perth (W.A.) on Saturday. The total damage was about £7000. The heaviest loss was that of the Apothecaries' Company, which amounted to £4000, the insurance being…
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A disastrous fire has occurred in the city, involving the loss of nearly £10,000. The buildings destroyed were the Apothecaries' Hall and Hill's, tobacconist, Dobbin's, fruiterer, also a building…
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At 2.47 this morning the M.F.B. received an alarm for a fire at Riley's Hotel, corner of King and Elizabeth streets. A portion of the bar and the contents were damaged…
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A fire was discovered in the private bar attached to Riley's Hotel, corner of King and Elizabeth streets, early this morning. The Metropolitan Fire Brigade, under the superintendent and…
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COONAMBLE, Tuesday.—At an early hour this morning the Imperial Hotel, situated at the corner of Castlereagh and Tooloon streets, was burnt to the ground. The kitchen, billiard-room, and…
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The Rockdale Fire Brigade was called out at 11 o'clock last night for a fire at the residence of Rudolph Rohner, a mirror- glass manufacturer, in…
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COONAMBLE, Tuesday.--A destructive fire occurred this morning, whereby the main building of the Imperial Hotel, situated at the corner of Castlereagh and Tooloon streets, was…
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A fire which broke out about 7 o'clock this morning destroyed totally a cottage off Russell- street, occupied by the Gillan family, who barely escaped. No…
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A large fire took, place here early this morning, when the Imperial Hotel and contents were burned to the ground. A full supply of water from the bore, with a high pressure prevented the fire from…
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