Fire at Ashfield. a School Burnt Out
A fire resulting in the destruction or two buildings attached to the Bethlehem Convent, at Ashfield, broke out early yesterday morning. It was discovered by a gardener…
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Fire at Ashfield. Convent School Destroyed
A fire occurred shortly after 5 o'clock yesterday morning at the Bethlehem Convent School, Bland-street. Ashfield. The fire brigades were informed of the outbreak by the local police,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →British Footballers at the Fire Station
Last night, the British footballers paid a visit to the Metropolitan Fire Brigade Headquarters. They were shown over the buildings by Superintendent Webb and his deputy. Mr. Sparkes, who…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →A London Fire. Gallant Rescue of Women
A fire, which was attended with some very exciting scenes and a display of great gallantry in the rescue of three women by the members of the London…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Fire at Woollahra
The firemen were called out about 8.15 last night to a fire In Denison-street, Woollahra, Deputy-Superintendent Sparkes was in charge, and there were detachments from…
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That Superintendent Webb kept his eyed well open during his travels in Europe and the United States is a fact which that report which he has-just issued renders certain. The…
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The largest fire that has occurred in this borough broke out this morning between 1 and 2 o'clock in the chaff-cutting shed, adjacent to a large hay shed, situated at the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Alexandria Fire Station
The unexplained delay in proceeding "with the Alexandria lire station, a site for which has been selected many months since, is agitating the local borough council. The representative…
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Superintendent Webb's report on the working of our fire-fighting arrangements offers another instance of the advantage of allowing responsible officials an…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Fire at Woollahra
An outbreak of fire occurred in a laundry owned by Mr. W. H. Shaw, and situated in Denison-street, Woollahra, shortly after 8 o'clock on Saturday night. The alarm was sent to the…
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RICHMOND, (Saturday.--During the week Mr. Harry Davis's shed was destroyed at Kurrajong. The loss is estimated at £100. Mr. J. T. Town's barn at North Richmond was also…
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The firemen were called out about 8.15 p.m. on Saturday to a fire-in Denison-st.,Woollahra Deputy-Superintendent Sparkes was in charge, and there were detachments from…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Our Fire Brigades. Superintendent Webb's Report. Some Important Recommendations
Last year Superintendent Webb, of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, was commissioned to inspect and report upon the organisation, equipment, and methods of the fire brigades of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire Brigade Systems. Superintendent Webb's Report of His Tour
Superintendent. Webb, of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, who lately returned from a trip round the world, has presented bin report to the board. He visited no less than 45 of the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Destroyed by Fire. a Barn Burnt Down. [By Telegraph.] TENTERFIELD
A barn at what is. known as the Upper Home Farm, the property of Mrs. Coxall, and leased to Mr. J. Larracy, was destroyed by fire last night. The cause 13 unknown. The…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Fatal Fire at Exeter. Three Women Burned to Death. Narrow Escape of Two Children
MOSS VALE, Saturday.--A terrible fatality occurred at Exeter last night, the residence of Thomas Hunnisett, a farmer, being burned to the ground, and the wife and two daughters of…
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Just before 10 o'clock this morning the Paddington branch of the M.F.B., under District Officer O'Gorman, was called to a fire at W. Weekes tobacconist shop, [?]20 Oxford-street,…
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A fire, the origin of which is not known, broke out on the promises of Mr. John Zweck, farmer, of Jindera. The fire started in an outbuilding, and before many minutes…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Tobacconist's Shop on Fire. Excitement in Paddington. Some Smart Work
The tobacconist and hairdressing establishment of Mr. Walter Weeks, at 120, Oxford-street, Paddington, a great resort for local sports, was the scene of attention for…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire at Newtown. Big Emporium in Danger. £4000 Worth of Uninsured Stock Saved
The prompt action of a tramway conductor on his way home from the Newtown car depot, and the quick response to a telephone call by the local branch of the Metropolitan…
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