Bush Fires
As bush or forest fires are very destructive in California, as well as in Australia, it will be interesting to our readers to know what methods are proposed in the former to deal…
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2,253 stories in Sydney's papers · page 31 of 113
Bush Fire Fund
Nearly the whole of the mopey subscribed by the public for the relief of sufferers by the recent bush fires has been allotted and as more funds are required, Messrs. J. Russell French…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Late Bush Fires. Lord Mayor's Fund
This fund is controlled by a committe, under the presidency of the Lord Mayor of Sydney (alderman Allen Taylor). The Honorary Treasurers are the Lord Mayor and Messrs. T. A. Dibbs, J. Russell French,…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Bush Fires-When Phosphorous is not Dangerous
DURING the last few weeks there has been much discussion in the papers as to the danger of phosphorous, used as rabbit bait, in causing fires, and…
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ADELAIDE, Friday, -- Early this morning, at Dry Creek, seven miles from Adelaide, the extensive boiling-down establishment of L. Conrad was. with its contents, completely destroyed…
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A small fire broke out early this morning at Parramatta-road, Petersham, in a fancy goods shop, occupied by Henry Ham. The flames were extinguished with one hydrant…
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There is no celebration which causes greater commotion among the Japanese than the rite of "Hiwartari"—fire walking. This is a…
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At an early hour this morning a fire occurred at a fancy goods' shop in Parramatta-road, Petersham, occupied by Henry Ham. Detachments the M. F. B. from Marrickville,…
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The Metropolitan Fire Brigade received a fall this morning at about half-past 1 for a fire at No. 322 Parramatta-road, Petersham. the district officer. Mr. Lang, turned…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →A Fiery Steed. "Ginger" of the Fire Brigade
"The horse that is called Ginger," an animal that seems to have fairly got upon the nerves of the Caulfield Council, was again trotted out at the last meeting of the Fire Board…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire Walkers. a Mystery to Science. Problem That Baffles
In the National Museum, Washington, D.C., may be seen an extraordinary-looking stone, which probably escapes the attention of most visitors, but which represents the question as…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Cumberland Argus AND Fruitgrowers' Advocate, with Which Are Incorporated The Cumberland Mercury, River Times, Weekly Advance, Cumberland Free Press and Ryde Electorate Press Parramatta, February 11, 1905. Fire at Marsfield
A house on Small's land, Marsfield, was burnt to the ground at 2 o'clock on Friday morning. The building was occupied by Mr. Henry Russell. Mr. Kesson…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Russian Inhumanity. Fort Pours Deadly Fire on Drowning Crew. Story of the Loss of the Saiyen. London, Saturday Morning
Commander Okuda, second in command of the Japanese cruiser Saieyen, has narrated an account of the loss of that vessel on November 30…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Victoria. Heat and Bush-fires. Melbourne
The excessive heat of Friday and Saturday culminated in a cool change early on Saturday evening, when rain fell, the downpour being a heavy one, and lasting several hours. The…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Late Bush Fires. Lord Mayor's Fund
This fund is controlled by a committee under the presidency of the Lord Mayor of Sydney (Alderman Allen Taylor). The honorary treasurers are the Lord Mayor and Messrs. T. A. Dibbs, J. Russell French,…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Victorian Bush Fires. Intense Heat in Melbourne. [By Telegraph,] MELBOURNE
The weather is intensely hot and dusty. Destructive bush fires have again broken out in the north-eastern, western, and Gipps-land districts. Great damage has been done…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Serious Outlook at Murrum-burrah. Effects of Drought and Bush Fires
The outlook occasioned by the prolonged period of dry weather is becoming more and more seriously manifest daily, and a general feeling of depression and uncertainty permeates the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fires. Collarendabri
The coroner, Mr. Wordsworth, held an inquest to-day on the fire which occurred on Monday night at Mr. Kemp's selection at Ferniegair, when the house was destroyed…
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A six-roomed weatherboard house at Miami. occupied by Mr. Theo, werren and his wife and four children, and owned by Messrs. J, and A. Brown, was totally destroyed by fire at 1 a.m…
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About midnight on Saturday a fire broke out in an untenanted cottage in an untenanted cottage in High-Street Waratah. The fire brigade was summoned, and the flames were extinguished quickly enough to…
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