Lime Slaked by Rain Manly Cargo Wharf on Fire
The heavy rain, which pelted down at Manly was responsible for a fire that threatened to severely damage the cargo wharf at Manly. Fortunately, however, the flames were…
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Port-au-prince Fire Two Millions Damage. London, Thursday, 3.5 p.m
The losses resulting from the fire toy which a great part of Port-an-Prince, the capital of Hayti, was devastated, is estimated at not less than £2,000,000…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Late Gable News. Received To-day. The Port-an-Prinee Fire. LOSSES, £2,000,000
LONDON, Thursday Evening.—The losses by the fire at Port-au-Prince, Hayti, amounted to £2,000.000…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Mysterious Origin of Fires. From Trivial Causes
OUTBREAKS of fire are often most mysterious in their origin. We are frequently confronted with problems concerning the cause of fires in houses, factories,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Mullumbimby Fire. Opening of the Inquest. Where Did the Fire Originate?
MULLUMBIMBY, Friday.--The inquiry into the fire on June 2, began before Mr. Arnott, P.M., this afternoon. Sub-inspector Evans appeared on behalf of the police, and Mr. Rooke…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Fire at Liverpool. General Store Gutted
Some time between 1 and 2 o'clock this morning a fire broke out in the general store of Miss Mary Gillick, on the Campbelltown-road, Liverpool. The flames had such a firm hold of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The Port-au-prince Fire. Enormous Damage. London, July 9
The losses occasioned by the fire at Port-au-Prince, Hnyti, are estimated to amount to £2,000,000…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Fire at Liverpool Large Store Destroyed Damage Estimated at £2000
At an early hour this morning a fire broke cut in a general store occupied by Miss Gillick, in Liverpool and before the local gade could extinguish the flames the shop…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Disastrous Fire in Hayti
A fire occurred at Port-au-Prince, capital of Hayti. Reuter's correspondent reports that 3000 houses were destroyed, including the court-house, prison…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Big Blaze at Liverpool. General Stories Gutted
LIVERPOOL. Saturday.--The Collinwood general stores, owned by Miss Gillick, and situated at the southern end of the town, were totally destroyed by fire at an early hour this…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Fire at Liverpool. General Store Destroyed. Liverpool
[?]ut 1.30 this morning a fire was observed [?] Collingwood Stores, and an alarm was [?] at the fire station, with the result that [?] rigade turned out promptly, and…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Fire Brigades Turn Out. Excitement at the Glebe
The burning off of some rubbish at the rear of Mr. H. R. Hill's residence. Boyce-street. Glebe Point, about twenty minutes past 11 o'clock on Sunday morning, was responsible…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Mullumbimby Fire. Coronial Inquiry Concluded. Evidence of Origin
MULLUMBIMBY, Saturday.--The inquiry into the cause of the fire was resumed this morning. Sub-inspector Evans acted on behalf of the police and Mr. Rooke for the insurance…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →The Mullumbimby Fire. Mullumbimby
The adjourned inquiry on the recent fire was resumed at the Courthouse last week, before Mr. Arnott, P.M. Great interest prevailed, and the court was full of spectators. A…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Playing with the Fire a Child Burned
Alma Baulkham, 3½ years of age, who lives with her parents in Reuss-street, Balmain, was playing with the fire last night, when her clothes ignited. She was badly burned all…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →The Mullumbimby Fire Ten Verdict Returned Mullumbimby
An inquest was held to-day into the recant fire at Mullumbimby, as a result of which a number of business places were destroyed. The Coroner returned an open verdict…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Motorcar on Fire
Owing to some spirit vapor coming into contact with a naked light, a fire took place this afternoon at the General Motoring Company's premises, Angel-place, city. One of the motor…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Fire in King-street
A small fire broke out about half-past 1 o'clock this afternoon in the confectionery establishment of W. H. Keene, 120 King-street, city. The Metropolitan Fire Brigade was…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Fire in the City
A fire broke out last evening in the boarding establishment of George Birney, 658½ George-street, city. The building is undergoing repairs, and a large quantity or bedding, for…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Fire at Liverpool. General Store Destroyed
About J.30 on Saturday morning, a fire was observed in the Collingwood Stores, Liverpool, and an alarm was given at the fire station, with the result that the…
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