Fire at Maitland
"WEST MAITLAND, Monday Afternoon.-A fire occurred at Nelson's Plains early yesterday morning, when a large hay shed, containing eighty tons of first-class hay and some farming implements,…
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The Newcastle Fire
NEWCASTLE, Tuesday.-The fire which broke out at Messrs. D. Cohen and Company's bulk stores and bond yesterday was the most disastrous that has occurred in Newcastle for many…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Country News. Destructive Fire. Coraki
At 3 a.m. to-day a fire broke out in Mr. Phipp's tobacconist shop, South Woodburn, and spread rapidly on both sides, destroying Murray's saddlery depot, Murray's Commercial Hotel, the A.J.S…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →Tasmania. Fire at Bridgewater. Hobart
Early this morning a fire occurred at Bridgewater, destroying a shed containing six threshing machines, four chaffcutters, one traction and three portable engines, and six sets of elevators, the property of…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Fire at South Woodburn. Extensive Damage
SOUTH WOODBURN, Monday.—A disastrous Are occurred here between 2 and 3 o'clock this morning, resulting in the total destruction of Edward Murray's Richmond Hotel, Edward…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire at Newcastle at D. Cohen's Warehouse. Inadequate Water Supply
DAMAGE ESTIMATED AT £60,000.The most disastrous fire that has occurred in Newcastle during recent years resulted in the destruction of Messrs. D. Cohen and Company's…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Commonwealth Day. the Great Inaugural Procession. a Brilliant Pageant Expected. Troops of the British Empire. Rendezvous in the Domain. Route of the Procession a Blaze of Colour. Swearing-in of the Governor-general. Federal Cabinet to Be Sworn In
If the weather to-day proves fine the preparations which have been in progress for several weeks past for the purpose of inaugurating the Australian Commonwealth are certain to result in a popular…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Big Fire at Newcastle. a Bonded Warehouse Totally Destroyed. David Cohen and Co.'s Premises. Burning for Ten Hours. Estimated Loss, £70,000. Urgent Need for a Permanent Brigade. Newcastle
One af the most serious fires that have occurred in the city of Newcastle for many years past took place to-day, when Messrs. David Conon and Co.'s bonded and bulk warehouse, situated on the Military-road,…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Bush Fires. Collarenebri
The bush fires on Collymongle station and up Watercourse destroyed hundreds of miles of fencing. Many selectors were burnt out, and were compalled to leave their land…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Oxford-street. a Blaze of Color
Oxford-street, although suffering by comparison with other thoroughfares along the line of route in the matter of architectural embellishment, displayed one of the brightest and gavest scene from…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Fire Brigades
Then came the fire brigades' show. This was a truly admirable exhibition. No less than eight steam fire engines appeared, which were [?]eemingly to many graceful models in burnished brass. Upon them…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Fire Brigades' Display. The Procession
The various stations belonging to the Metropolitan Fire Brigade joined issue today in a demonstration to celebrate, the Commonwealth, and commenced their proceedings…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Fire Brigades. To-day's Procession
As a preliminary to the fire brigades' display, which is to take place in Prince Alfred Park, a procession of the fire-fighting force this morning paraded the city streets, in the presence of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Recent Fire at Newcastle. Newcastle
The ruins of Messrs. David Cohen and Co.'s warehouse, which was destroyed yesterday by fire, are still smouldering, and large volumes of water are being played on the huge mass of debris…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Commonwealth of Australia. Inaugural Ceremonies. a Day of National Rejoicing. Proclaiming the New Nation. Procession Through the City. a Blaze of Colour. Swearing in Ceremony. Scene in the Centennial Park. a Magnificent Spectacle. the City Illuminated at Night. a Brilliant Display
Sydney yesterday rose to the high occasion as only the capital of a great and noble country can rise. It was feared by some who did not know their Sydney that the day's pageantry would be injuriously…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Destructive Bush Fire. Collarendabri
A number of selectors have been burnt out, and driven off their land by a great bush fire, which broke out at Collyrungle Station, and, spread up Watercourse, destroying hundreds…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Blaze at a Fire Station. Three Horses Killed
The unusual spectacle of a fire at a fire station was witnessed in Sydney last night, No. 2 station, situated in George-street West, being burnt out. The decorations for the inaugural celebrations in…
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There is something to be said in excuse of the unfortunate break down of the fire brigades' display in Prince Alfred Park yesterday. The place, in its existing…
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A serious fire, which resulted in the death of three valuable horses, and considerable other damage, broke out in No. 2 Fire Station, George -street West, just about 9 o'clock last…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Illuminations. a Blaze of Light and Color
All Sydney and their country cousins seemed to be in the streets last night. In the principal thoroughfares a deal of patience and manoeuvring were required in threading one's way through…
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