Fire at Seoul. the Palace Destroyed. Emperor Narrowly Escapes
LONDON, April 15.-6.50 p.m.-The Palace at Seoul has been destroyed by fire. The Emperor narrowly escaped. It is supposed the fire was the work of…
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Tasmania. Fire at Gormanston. Hotel and Cottages Destroyed. Queenstown
A destructive fire occurred at Gormanston this morning about 3 o'clock, by which Clark's Hotel and two cottages adjoining were, with their contents, totally destroyed. The only…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Tried by Fire. How Freckled Murphy' Won His Juliet
I AIN'T 'lowing I'm any better in the rest of 'em, but now say, Lou—I mean, Miss Louise, ain't ye, that is, can't ye—" But with each shambling word the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Marvel in British Gunnery. Extraordinary Rate of Fire. London, March 8
The new field gun for the army, the manufacture of which commences next month, is a marvellous production. So rapid is the fire that the batteries may…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Extensive Fire at Dalby
About 1 o'clock this morning a fire broke out at Carew Gardiner's drapery building in Cunningham-street, Dalby and rapidly spread to Mulholland's butcher shop, Thompson's private…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Fire at Seoul
A message from Seoul attributes the fire at the Palace at Seoul overheated stoves. All the treasures and jewels were lost…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A Destructive Fire. Several Buildings Burned
A fire broke out in Main-street, Dalby, at 1 o'clock this morning, and destroyed a block of buildings, including Mulholland's and Thompson's private residence, Barkley's…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Coal Ship on Fire. Loss of the Clarence S. Bement
An outbreak of fire in the coal cargo of the American ship Clarence S. Bement resulted in the loss of the vessel. Particulars of the disaster were brought to Sydney by the R.M.S. Sonoma. The Clarence S. Bement…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Emperor's Palace at Seoul. Destroyed by Fire. Treasures and Jewels Lost. London, April 15
The Palace at Seoul has boen destroyed by fire. The Emperor of Korea narrowly escaped from being burned to death. It is supposed that the fire was the work…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Country. Fires in the Country
YOUNG, Monday.--A fire occurred in suspicious circumstances on Friday morning at the Marengo station, the property of Mr. A. E. Brooks, and recently purchased by him from…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Casualty Lists. Resulting From Gun Fire
LONDON, Monday.--The "Daily Mail" states that as a result of the last bombardment of Port Arthur by the japanese fleet, about 100 Russians were killed…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Gosford Fire. Robbery and Arson. Two Men Charged
At the Darlinghurst Quarter Sessions, to-day, before Judge Backhouse and a jury, two young men named Frederick Royall and George Hennessey were arraigned on a charge of having, on…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Petroleum Works on Fire. a Ten-acre Conflagration. London, April 17
An oil agitator at Beaumont, Texas, United States, exploded, and instantly set on fire 10 acres of buildings, and three tanks, each of which contained 37,000…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fort Arthur Bombardment. High Angle Fire. Silences New Russian Forts. Utility of New Crusiers. London, April 18
During the night of Thursday ViceAdmiral Togo, in his report to his Government, continues, the destroyers and the torpedoes successfully executed a…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Russo-japanese War. Eighth Attack on Port Arthur. Three Days Fighting. Russia's Great Disaster. Whole Squadron Almost Out Off. the Loss of Torpedo Boat Destroyer. Vice-admiral Togo's Official Report. Bombardment of the Fortress. High-angle Fire Silences New Forts. Immense Fleet of Japanese Transports. How the Russians Were Deceived. a Detailed Account Enticed From the Harbour. Flight on Sighting Japanese Battleships. London, April l8
A despatch from Vice-Admirai Togo, giving an account of the battle off Port Arthur and the destruction of the Petropaviovsk, with the loss of Vioe-Admiral…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fires Tn the Country
BOURKE, Tuesday.--This morning the Family Hotel, owned and occupied by Mr. A. V. Gow, was totally destroyed by fire. Miss Nowland, Mrs. Gow's daughter, narrowly escaped being…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Unoccupied House on Fire
Shortly after 11 o'clock last night, a watchman employed at the Co-operative Wool Stores, Pyrmont, noticed the flooring of an unoccupied house at 406 Jones-street, to be on fire. He sent…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Suspicious Fire. Young
A fire broke out at Mr. Brook's stables, Marengo, early on Friday morning. The building and contents, valued £500, were destroyed within two hours. A man named…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Destructive Fires. Hotel Gutted at Bourke. Bourke
A big fire occurred early this morning, when the family hotel owned and kept by Mr. A. V. Gow was completely demolished with the exception of a detached building known as the old billiard-room…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Fire at a Hospital. Coolness of Surgeons
LONDON. April 19, 2.15 p.m.-The St."Vincent's Hospital at Indianapolis (U.S.) has been destroyed by fire. The patients, numbering 121, were safely removed…
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