Extensive Fire in the City. Many Firemen Injured
A disastrous fire, which was nearly proving fatal to several firemen, broke out on the premises of J. R. Love and Co., tea merchants, grocers, &c, Bathurst-street…
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Ashfield Fire Station
The continued applications of the Ashfield Council for more suitable premises for the local fire brigade have at length been rewarded by success. Mr. Wise has received a communication from the Chief Secretary's Department…
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A small outbreak of fire was disordered at 9 a.m. on Saturday at 56 Young-street, occupied by Messrs. Wenz and Company, wool brokers. The call was received by the M.F.B. through a…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Obstructing a Fire Brigade
The Fire Brigade authorities and a section of the Paddington aldermen are at loggerheads over a small matter, which, however, unless speedily settled, will obstruct the operations of the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Under Fire Near Rookwood. a Sensational Experience
Messra. A. Keynolds and J. Wilshire had on Saturday a sharp experience of heing under fire without going to South Africa. They were cycling via the Bunkstown-road to the camp of the imperial…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Fire at Love & Co.'s. Demolition of the Walls
Throughout Friday, members of the M.F.B. were engaged in playing on the smouldering ruins at Messrs. J. R. Love and Company's premises in Bathurst-street. In consequence of the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Siege of Wepener. Terrific Artillery fire. LONDON, April 14, 7.25 a.m
Thousands of Boers, with eight guns, two pom-poms (Vickers-Maxim) and two Maxims, have surrounded Lieutenant-Colonel Dalgelty's force of Cape Rifles at Wepener…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire in Bathurst-street. a Tin of Methylated Spirits Explodes. Two Persons Injured
Shortly after 2 p.m. on Saturday, a fire broke out in the back yard of the premises situated in 30 Bathurst-street, which resulted in two persons being severely burnt. It appears that…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →In the Free State. Fighting at Wepener. Terrific Artillery Fire. Boer Gun Captured. Roberts Reinforced
LONDON, April 14.—Thousands of Boers, With eight guns, two "pom-poms," and two Maxims, have surrounded Lieutenant-Colonel Dalgety at Wepener. He is making s. gallant…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →At Ladysmith. a Traitor Shot. a Champion Pedestrian. a Hundred Shells in One Day. the Boers Fire at a Hospital. Types of Shell Used by the Enemy. [All Bro[?]ts Reserved.] V[?]. Ladysmith, Dec. 2
It is a month since the siege of Ladysmith was made complete by the outting of ruil and telegraph at half-past 3 on a Thursday afternoon. The relief which seemed on the point of being…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The War. Sharp Fighting at Wepener. Gallant Resistance by the Garrison. Capture of a Boer Gun. Reddersburg Re-occupied. Roberts Re-arranges His Commands. Reinforcements Arriving Rapidly. Officers of the Colonial Division. Afrikander Rebels Court-martialled. Siege of Wepener. the Town Surrounded. Terrific Artillery Fire. Garrison Resists Gallantly. Successful British Sortie
LONDON, Saturday. -- Several thousand Boers, with eight guns, two "pom-poms'' (Vickers'-Maxims throwing 1lb. shells), and two Maxims, have surrounded Wepener,…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Randwick Fire Brigade
For the past two years there have been preliminary stops taken in connection with the formation of a Randwick Fire Brigade. Public meetings have been held, the names of volunteers…
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A fire, which threatened to develop into serious proportions, broke out shortly after 1 o'clock yesterday at the produce store of Mr. Charles Rigby, Cook's River-road, St. Peters, the place, which at the time contained a…
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LIVERPOOL, Tuesday.—A fire broke out in one of the sheds at roe paper mill containing material for paper-making on Monday afternoon. The alarm was raised, and the local Volunteer Fire…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Infantry Encampment. Feeling the Country for an Enemy. a Patriotic Camp Fire
Another heavy day's work was performed ta-day by the 4th Infantry Regiment, now encamped at Newcastle racecourse, and the men generally showed a marked improve [?]ent both as regards drill and discipline, The whole…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Fire in a Newspaper Office. The "Singleton Budget" Burnt Out. SINGLETON
A disastrous fire occurred early this morning, which completely destroyed the premises of the "Singleton Budget" in George-street, The building was insured, but the whole of…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →An American Ship Destroyed by Fire
The Sydney underwriters yesterday received news of the destruction by fire of the fine American ship St. John. The disaster occurred off the island at Ball, Lombok Straits, on February 25…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Hoxton Park Fire. Liverpool
The adjourned inquest regarding the origin of a fire which destroyed a hut and fowlhouse, the property of Jacob Schram, an Imperial pensioner, at Hoxton park, on the morning of March 18, was held…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Fire at Singleton. a Newspaper Office Destroyed
SINGLETON, Wednesday.—At about 6 o'clock this morning a fire, was discovered in the "Budget" newspaper office, but the flames had too strong a hold on the building for the fire brigade…
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