Fire at Bega
BEGA, Tuesday.--At a residence at the rear of Mr. C. Tuckfield's shop, the centre of a closely-packed block of wooden buildings, extending the length of the block in the centre of the town, a…
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The Train Fire. "Like a House on Fire."
Mr. J. S. Perry, proprietor of the Commercial Hotel, Liverpool, who was an eyewitness of the fire which, destroyed a portion of the Goulburn oxpress at that place…
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A little excitement was aroused in Liverpool on Friday afternoon, when the new fire-bell ran out its alarm. "Where's the fire?" was the general query; and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire Bangers. Mr. G. R. Cherry'3 Evidence. Legislation for Fire Risks
The select committee appointed to consider fire dangers in Sydney met again yesterday. Dr. Creed presiding. Mr. G. R. Cherry, inspector, of the Fire…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Fire in the City. Saved by Sprinklers. Excitement in Pitt-street
A small fire occurred among some wine envelopes stored in the establishment of Messrs. Penfold and Company, in Pitt-street, this after-noon, near the Strand Arcade, but the outbreak…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Fire on the R.m.s. Mongolia. Serious Disaster Averted
FREMANTLE, Tuesday.--On the arrival of the R.M.S. Mongolia at Fremantle this morning, one of the officers made a statement with regard to the outbreak of fire which occurred during the…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Country News. Fires. Coolamon
At 3 a.m. oa Tuesday a fire broke out in the chemist's shop occupied by Mr. Trevitt. When the alarm was raised the south window was ablaze, and the ceiling attacked. Mr…
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A fire broke out about 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon in the basement beneath the shop of Mrs. M'Cathie, Ltd. It was confined to Penfold's wine cellar, and the damage was…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →To Prevent Fires. Evidence Before a Select Committee
The Select Committee inquiring into the fire danger of Sydney met again on Tuesday, when Mr. G. R. Cherry (inspector of the Fire Underwriters' Association) was examined. He stated that legislation was urgently…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Early Morning Fire Botany Cricket Pavilion Burned
The constable who was on the beat in the vicinity of the Booralee Park Botany, at 4.24 o'clock this morning noticed a glare coming from the direction of the cricket…
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Through spontaneous combustion a Are. broke out at 3 o'clock a.m. yesterday in cellars at Messrs. Penfold and Co., wine and spirit merchants, in Pitt-street, a few doors…
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Stella Muriel Bradley, aged 19, lately residing with her parents at No. 073 Bourke-street Surry Hills, died in St. Vincent's Hospital last evening from shock following on severe…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Sydney's Fire Danger. the Safety of Hotel Inmates
Further evidence was taken this morning by the Select Committee of the N. S. W. Legislative Council regarding danger from fire. Dr. Creed again presided…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Hat Trimmings Catch Fire. a Young Woman's Death
Stella Bradey, 19, who resided with her parents in 673 Bourke-street, Surry Hills, died at St. Vincent's Hospital on Wednesday, night from the effects of burns, received at her…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →A Newcastle Fire. at a Sailors' Boarding-house. Two Men Arrested. Charged with Arson. Newcastle
An inquiry was held to-day by the District Coroner (Mr. C. Hibble) into the cause of the fire which occurred in premises in Telford-street, occupied by Mr. Thomas Ball, on…
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A fire occurred on Tuesday night, resulting in Messrs. Larance Brothers' butcher's shop, in Nanima Crescent, being completely gutted. The fire was discovered shortly after 10…
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GOULBURN, Friday.—Last night an outbreak of fire was discovered in an Addison-street. The house was burnt to the grounds. Nell…
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The Select Committee inquiring into the fire danger in Sydney sat again yesterday, Dr. Creed presiding. The examination of Mr. G. R. Cherry (Inspector of Fire Underwriters' Association), was continued, and he…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Sydney Fire Dangers. an Insurance Inspector's Evidence
At yesterday's meeting of the Select Committee appointed to inquire into the fire dangers of Sydney. Mr. G. K. Cherry, inspector of Fire Underwriters' Association,…
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