Hunter-street Fire
The Government offers a reward of £25, in addition to one of like amount by the Scottish Union and National. Insurance Company, for information leading to the arrest and conviction…
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The Great London Fire
The inquiry into the origin of and circumstances attending the recent great fire in Cripplegate, London, has concluded, after extending over thirteen days. A verdict was returned that…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Two Little Heroes. a Tale of the Tasmanian Fires
It is seldom that there is a great public calamity, whether fire, flood, or explosion, that does not leave in its train evidences of heroism calculated to make the pessimist and the decadent philosopher pause…
Continued on Trove, page 189 →The Art of Fire Extinction. Big Blazes in Big Cities
Since the great fire in Melbourne and the discussion therenneat, coincident with the great London fire, Australians have taken much interest in the matter of fire prevention. The "Scientific…
Continued on Trove, page 174 →Bush Fires. Considerable Damage
BOMBALA, Monday.-The bush fires which have been raging north of Orbost attacked Emmett s paddocks and threatened the house (a large weatherboard building). Messrs. Drew, Bell, Summers, and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →New Zealand. Fatal Bush Fires. Auckland
At the Forty-mile Bush Mrs. Tait has died from the effects of injuries received during the bush fires. Her husband is not expected to recover. Another man went mad, and has since…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Balmain Fire Brigade
At the annual meeting of the Balmain volunteer Fine Brigade the following officers were elected for the ensuing term:--Captain, Mr. J. Walsh; first 'lieutenant, Mr. J. Lowe;…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Hurstville Fire Station
The handsome and commodious station built for the acommodation of the Hurstville Fire Brigade is now completed, and has an imposing appearance. It is intended that it shall be opened on Anniversary…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Northern Notes. Fires in Mines. NEWCASTLE
A movement is on foot here having for its object the establishment of life brigades, in connection with the collieries of the district. The idea was suggested some time ago by…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Country News. Fire at Albury. Albury
At 4 o'clock this morning a fire broke out in a two-storied building in Dean-street, belonging to W. J. Jones, and adjoining the latter's residence. The building was unoccupied. Though the fire…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Currawarna Fire Case
The " Wagga Express " comes out with a full report of this arson case, which has a weird meaning. A wife was charged with setting fire to her…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Fire at Perth. Perth
Shortly before 3 o'clock this morning a fire broke out in a shop occupied by Wallace and Lyons, curriers, in Rokeby-street, Subiaco, resulting in the total destruction of the building and its contents,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire at Turramurra. Wine Cellar Destroyed. TURRAMURRA
A big fire took place at the premises of Mr. E. K. Wilson, of the Caprera Wine Cellars, this morning. Mr. Wilson was awakened at 5 o'clock by a disturbance caused by…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Fire at Sea. a Petroleum Steamer in Flames. Rescue of the Crew by H.m.s. Edgar
A letter received by the steamer Taiyuan. from the captain of H.M.S. Edgar one of the recent additions to the China squadron, gives particulars of the destruction of the steamer Edenmoor by fire in the Red Sea, and…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Hurstville Fire Brigade Station
The Hurstville Volunteer Fire Brigade station was opened today at 11.30 by the Mayor Alderman Sproule, assisted by Alderman Taylor, of Rockdale, member of the Fire…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Fire at Redfern
The M.F.B. received a call shortly after 8 p.m. yesterday for a small fire at 60 Landers-street, Redfern, occupied by William Barnard, condiment manufacturer, and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Hurstville Fire Brigade Station
The Hurstville Volunteer Fire Brigade station was opened to-day at 11.30 by the Mayor Alderman Sproule, assisted by Alderman Taylor, of Rockdale, member of the Fire…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Hurstville Volunteer Fire Brigade Sports
Yesterday was quite a gala day in Hurstville, when fully 600 people attended the official opening of the new fire station by the Mayor of Hurstville (Alderman John Sproule, J.P.). and Alderman…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →More American Fires. Shocking Disaster at Spokane. Fifty Lives Lost
LONDON, January 26, 4.15 p.m.-A ter-rible fire has occurred at Spokane, Washington (U.S.A.), resulting in great loss of life. The fire broke out in a six-storeyed house…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Sports at Hurstville. Opening of the New Fire Station
The new fire station at Hurstville, which adjoins the Council Chambers in M'Mahon-street, was officially opened yesterday by the Mayor (Alderman Sproule), who is also president of the…
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