Nearly Burnt Out Children Play with Matches
The residence of Mr. Alfred H. Thompson, known as "Emsley," at Crow's Nest, North Sydney had a narrow escape from destruction by fire yesterday. Through, it is…
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Fires
A fire was discovered shortly before 12 midday, in a brick and stone dwelling, owned and occupied by Mr. J. B. Clamp, Green-street, Cremorne, North Sydney. The flames were…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →An Old Proverb Busted. Smoke Without Fire
The Suddeth Smoker is the latest invention, and is the only machine that produces volumes of smoke without fire. Make no mistake—no fire, no heat, no…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Girl's Awful Ordeal Frenzied Lover Fires Three Shots on Lonely Country Road
Unreciprocated love and a disordered mind were the chief causes of a tragedy at Grange-over-Sands, North Lancashire, a verdict of "Felo-de-se" being returned on…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire Brigade Mailers. Improvements at Head Station. Up-to-date Telephones
The continual passing of the trams in front of the headquarters of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade in Castlereagh-street. near Bathurst-street, Sydney, has made some changes…
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The Pyrmont, George-street West, and Redfern Fire Brigades were called out late this afternoon to a fire in the coachbuilding establishment of Mr. K. H. Peters in Gipps-street,…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Fire-walking in India
Fire walking a religious observance which never falls to arouse the curiously by and interest even of those who are most sceptical as to the genuineness of the performance…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Ryde's Protection Against Fire
Ryde Council has authorised the Major to Secure a stand pipe, hose piping, branch, and jet, at a cost not exceeding £18, with a view of guarding against a possible outbreak of fire…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Fire in Sussex-street
The Metropolitan Fire Brigade received a call to promises situate at 291 Sussex-street, city, last night. The promises are occupied by Arthur Hargreaves, bag merchant, and when the…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Chapter XXVII.—The Fire Bell
Mr. Abraham Bintry, having parted with Carwardine at the boathouse, made all speed for his own objective—the Lipscombe Yard, at Grandport. The disappearance of Owen in…
Continued on Trove, page 23 →Fire in the City Bagging Ablaze
The careless use of matches is set down in the official report as the cause of a fire which broke out on the ground floor at the begging establishment of Mr. Arthur Har…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Murwillumbah to Celebrate Fire
September 13 will be the first anniversary of the great fire which almost annihilated Murwilumbah, and the occusion will be celebrated ibn a [?] manner. AS gala day will be head in which the…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Latest Mail News Naval Men Bombarded, Officers and Crew Stand Ordeal of Fire. Realistic Test. New York. May 28
A number of officers and men of the United States Navy were under fire to-day during one of the most important tests which has ever been mode by the navy…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Ten Horses Roasted. Fire in a Stable. Melbourne
A serious fire, entailing the loss of 10 horses, with stables, loft, and fodder, took place at the rear of the premises of William Brennan, the owner, at Buckingham-street,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Magpie with Matches. Sets House on Fire. Tweed Heads
At 7 o'clock this morning a fire was discovered in the drawing-room of Mr. John Gibson's residence. Smart work minimised the damage. Mr. Henry Clarke, who was…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Broken-hill's Fires. Heavy Insurances Affected
BROKEN-HILL. Monday.--The amount of insurance on the premises where fires have occurred during the last six months totals £11,629…
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A telegram has been received at Brisbane notifying that the Cambooya railway station, post-office, and good sheds were completely destroyed by fire during Sunday night…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Outbreaks of Fire
BATHURST, Monday.--The Federal Hotel, Howick-street, and adjoining buildings had a narrow escape from destruction by fire during Friday night and the early hours of Saturday…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire at Walhalla Hospital
Another fire occurred early on Saturday morning at the Walhalla Hospital. Captain Bessell, of the local brigade, who lives close by, was the first on the spot, and states that he found a…
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