Fire on the Innamincka. Extraordinary Statements. Perth
The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 January 1897 · page 7
A fire broke out on the steamer Innamincka while at sea between Albany and Fremantle, but it was extinguished before it had obtained a good hold. There are several features in connection…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Fire in the City. a Tobacco Factory Destroyed. the Eagle Company's Establishment. Loss About £35,000
The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 20 January 1897 · page 9
By a fire which broke out in the factory and stores of the Eagle Tobacco Company, Limited, at about half-past 7 o'clock yesterday morning, the whole of this immense establishment was in…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →The Big Fire. The Estimated Loss. Between £12,000 and £15,000. Overhauling the Stock-Work of the Firemen
The Australian Star · Wednesday 20 January 1897 · page 3
It is impossible at present to make anything like a correct estimate of the total damage done by the fire at the Eagle Tobacca Factory, but it is thought…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Disastrous Fire in Kent and Clarence Streets. the Eagle Tobacco Company's Premises Destroyed. Dangerous Work for the Firemen. Men Overcome by Tobacco Smoke
The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 20 January 1897 · page 5
A disastrous fire occurred in Sydney yesterday morning on the premises of the Eagle Tobacco Company, Limited, 237 and 239 Clarence-street, and 376 Kent-street. Shortly before 8 o'clock, dense clouds…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Big Fire. a Very Good Save. Interview With Superintendent Bear. The Construction of the Building--How the Clarence-street Side Caught--The Fighting of the Flames
The Australian Star · Wednesday 20 January 1897 · page 6
The scene of this morning's fire has been visited by thousands of people during the day. It was not until long after 12 that the last of the working…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Fire at Young
Evening News · Thursday 21 January 1897 · page 6
YOUNG, Thursday. — Yesterday afternoon a weatherboard cottage situated about three-quarters of a mile from town was totally destroyed by fire. The premises were occupied by a man named Richey…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Fire in Darlington
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1897 · page 5
The Metropolitan Fire Brigade received a call at 10 minutes past 1 this morning to attend a fire in Abercrombic-street, Darlington. It was found that Toohey's hay and corn store was ablaze, and the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire Insurance. Melbourne
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1897 · page 5
According to the January issue of the Austrolasian Insurance and Banking Record, published this evening, the fire insurance offices transacting business in Victoria have finally agreed upon a…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire in a Produce Store
The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 January 1897 · page 6
At 10 minutes past 1 o'clock this morning the M.F.B. headquarters received an alarm of fire, the information being that a fire had broken out in the premises occupied by Messrs. Toohey and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Fire at Forbes. Forbes
The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 21 January 1897 · page 6
Last night, shortly after 11 o'clock, the town was aroused by the clanging of the firebell. It was immediately ascertained that a wooden building, near the lagoon bridge, occupied by Mr. Fogarty, was [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Fire in Clarence-street
The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 21 January 1897 · page 5
In connection with the disastrous fire which occurred at the Eagle Tobacco Factory on Tuesday morning. Superintendent Bear, of the M.F.B., has received a report from Mr. John Eccleston, who…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fires
Evening News · Friday 22 January 1897 · page 7
A fire was discovered to have broken out on the premises occupied by Mr. E. Cantor, mercer. Hunter-street, shortly after 1 o'clock this morning. The alarm was given through the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Fire at Glen Inner
The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 January 1897 · page 6
GLEN INNES, Thursday.--A fire broke out in the back premises of the Mount Pleasant Hotel in Church-street this afternoon. The local brigade were quickly on the spot, but no water was…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Fire in Hunter Street
The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 January 1897 · page 5
Shortly after 1 o'clock this morning the M.F.B. received a call for a fire which had broken out on the promises occupied by Mr. B. Cantor, mercer, Hunter-street. The alarm was given by Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire in Hunter-street
The Australian Star · Friday 22 January 1897 · page 5
The M.F.B. received a call at a little after 1 o'clock this morning for a fire at No. 9 Hunter-street on promises occupied by Mr. E. Cantor, mercer. Mr. M'Carthy,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire at a Hay Store
The Australian Star · Friday 22 January 1897 · page 7
At nine minutes past 1 this morning No. 2 Fire Station received a call for a fire at No. 69 Abercromble-place, occupied by Michael Toohey, produce…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Fire at Leichhardt. Two Persons Receive Shocks
The Australian Star · Friday 22 January 1897 · page 2
A call was received by the Marrickville station yesterday afternoon for a fire in a paddock belonging to Mr. Russell, in O'Neill street, off…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Recent Fire at Coolgardie. Strike at a Mine. Coolgardie
The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 January 1897 · page 5
All those who were burnt out in the recent fire have started business again. Active steps are being taken to build substantial structures in place of the shops destroyed…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Bush Fires Near Singleton. Settlers, Burnt Out
Evening News · Saturday 23 January 1897 · page 5
SINGLETON, Saturday.—A large tract of country between Westbrook and Marania, ten miles from here, was devastated by fire yesterday. Several settlers were burnt out, despite the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Bush Fires in the Maitland District. Several Buildings Destroyed
The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 23 January 1897 · page 11
WEST MAITLAND, Friday.--Bush fires have been raging around for the past few days. Today, owing to the prevalence of a strong wind, the flames extended at the back of East Maitland to…
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