A Peculiar Fire
As a fisherman named Jones, who resides at Guildford, was driving in his sulky to Smithfield on Thursday some papers in the back of his trap became…
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Petrol Motor Fire Engines
The London Fire Brigade, which already has six steam, motor fire engines in service, will ere long also possess petrol motor fire engines. Captain…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire at Dr. Kearney's
At about a quarter to six p.m. on Monday, a boy named George Smallwood, who is employed at Dr. Kearney's, was working in the van], when he was…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Country. Fire at Temora
TEMORA, Tuesday.--A disastrous fire occurred in the town early this morning. A store and grocery in Parkes-strcet, owned by Mr. J. T. Cook, was discovered to be in flames at2…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Young Folks. the Heart of the Fire
My-Pretty-Jane and Nancy-of-the-Laughing-Eyes sat on the hearthrug, shoulder-to-shoulder, propping each other up, and watching the fire. Perhaps, if you are clever, you…
Continued on Trove, page 942 →Fire Dangers of Sydney. Precautions for Theatres
The Select Committee of the Legislative Council inquiring into the question of Sydney's danger from fire met again yesterday Dr. Creed presiding, Further examined…
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It is practically certain that the Select Committee of the Legislative Council now inquiring into the prevention of fire in the city and suburbs will be invested with the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →International Incidents Arabs Fire on a British Steamer. Two Passengers Killed. the Porte Promises Redress
LONDON,Tuesday.--Insurgent Arabs on the banks, of the River Tigris recently subjected the British steamer Bloss-el-ynch to a heavy rifle-fire…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Fire at Bourke
BOURKE, Wednesday.--The large buildings known ass Cobb and Co.'s factory were destroyed by fire last night. The premises, which contained a quantity of chaff and vehicles, had been…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire in a Jeweller's Shop
A fire was discovered about 20 minutes to 1 o'clock this morning, in the shop of W. Hunter, a working jeweller, 148 George-street, North. The alarm was communicated to the Circular…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Early Morning Fire. Jeweller's Shop Damaged
Shortly before 1 o'clock this morning a fire broke out shop No. 148 George-street North, occupied by Mr. W. Hunter, Jeweller. The building, which is owned by Mr. V…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire at Hay. Girl Seriously Burnt
HAY, Thursday.—A sad burning accident occurred at 11 o'clock this morning, when a weatherboard cottage in Orson-street, occupied by Robert Donohoe, butcher was completely…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Fire on the Mongolia. General Average
A general average of 5 per cent. is being collected on the cargo by the P. and O. R.M.S. Mongolia, in connection with the outbreak of fire on board whilst en route from London. The…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →A Night Alarm. Parliament House Invaded. Fire Which Did Not Burn
Members of the official staff and attendants at Parliament House were last night thrown into a state of perturbation by the sudden appearance of an invading host, clad in armor, with…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Big Fire at Bourke. Cobb and Co.'s Factory Destroyed. Bourke
Another big fire occurred last night when the big building known as Cobb and Co.'s factory, situated in Hope-street, was totally destroyed; also most of the contents, which…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Preference to Unionists. Ok Industrial Up Heaval. "Outcrown the Turbulence of Its Youth". Heated Argument and an Alarm of Fire
"It will outgrow the turbulence of its youth," declared Dr. Cullen in the Legislative Council last night in reference to unionism. He was speaking on an amendment…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire on a Farm
Two stacks of oaten chaff, belonging to Mr. James M'Guifficke, at Abraham's Flat, Nimmo district, were burnt to the ground on Monday. These…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire at Broken Hill. Broken Hill
A fire last night partially destroyed a threeroomed house in William-street, owned by the Rev. W. O. North, and occupied by J. O'Noil, and one room of the adjoining house,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Sydney's Fire Risk. a Royal Commission Suggested
The Premier, in answer to Mr. O'Sullivan, in the Legislative Assembly yesterday, said he would look into the suggestion made In the following question asked by the hon member,…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Fatal Fire at Hay. Kerosene Stove Upse". Hay
A fire occurred this forenoon by which a weatherboard dwelling in Orson-street owned by Mr. George Horton, and occupied by Mr. Robert Donohoe, was completely gutted…
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