Fires. Broken Hill
Another fire occurred last night at Railway Town, when a four-roomed house, owned and occupied by Mr. J. Thornton, was destroyed…
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A Remarkable Month. Drought, Heat, Fires, Snow, Gales, and Rain
Dr. Hammond has compiled the following notes on the January weather, from observations taken at his observatory at Yarra, near Goulburn:—This has "been a remarkable month…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Post Office Robbery. Fire Narrowly Averted. Suspect Committed. Policeman's Exciting Fight
At the Newtown Police Court yesterday, before Mr. Smithers, S.M., Colin Fletcher, alias Doctor Fletcher, alias Harry Brown, 29, was charged with having burglariously broken…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Wax Matches and Bush Fires
Mr. Reg. O. Robberds, secretary West Wyalong branch F.S.A., writes: At a meeting of my members held recently a resolution was passed that a…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Big Blaze. Fire in George-street
Fire practically destroyed the wholes of the stack and fittings in the four- storeyed brick building occupied by Messrs. William H. Docker, Ltd., West Warn Abbey Works, and…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Big Fires. George-steeet Blaze. Varnish Warehouse Gutted. Large Crowd of Spectators
A sensational' city fire occurred last night shortly after 8 o'clock, in a four-story building situated at 280 Georgo-stroet, city, and occupied on the ground floor by Mr. G. G…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Blaze at Newtown
The flour-mills of Messrs. F. Crago and Sons, Newtown, were the scene of an outbreak of fire , about 10 o'clock on Thursday night. The blaze originated in the wheat cleaning department, on…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Serious Fires. Quick Blaze in Georgestreet. Narrow Lanes and Stairways. the Water Tower at Work
A fire at a building numbered as 280 in George- street afforded the Metropolitan Fire Brigade an opportunity last night of displaying its efficiency, and the opportunity was not missed…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Another Blaze. Flour Mills at Newtown. a Good Save
Soon after the brigades returned from the George-street fire, they received another call to a fire which had broken out at about 10 p.m. in F. Crago and Sons, Ltd.'s flour mills…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Fire on the River Falloch
Cable advice received yesterday from London states that the British ship River Falloch, for New South Wales, is on fire at Caleta Colosa. and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Destructive Fires. City Building Gutted. Newtown Flour Mills Ablaze
A fire was discovered a little after 8 o'clock on Thursday night on premises situated at 280 George-street, City, and a considerable amount of damage was done before the flames were…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Ship on Fire. London, Feb. 3
The ship River Falloch, for New South Wales, is on fire at Caleta Caiosa. The holds of the vessel have been flooded…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Big Fire in Tasmania. Damage Estimated, £9500
HOBART, Thursday.--An extensive fire occurrend at Port Cygnet to-day. when a store and other buildings belonging to Rebert Harvey were completely destroyed. The estimated loss…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Ship River Falloch on Fire. Holds Flooded
LONDON, Wednesday Afternoon.--The ship River Falloch is on fire at Caleta Calosa. Her holds have been flooded. The River Falloch took a coal cargo from…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →St. Thomas' School Fire. Alleged Insufficiency of Water
At this morning's meeting of the Water and Sewerage Board, the Engineer-in-Chief submitted a report with respect to the complaint from the Balmain Council as to the alleged…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Clan Ranald Disaster Marine Board Inquiry. a Fire Before Sailing. Adelaide
The Marine Board inquiry was resumed this afternoon. The chief officer was recalled by the President, who elicited the information that while in Port Adelaide a fire occurred in…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Big Blaze at Ballina. Six Shops Burned. Extensive Damage Done Lismore
Early this morning a fire occurred at Ballina in Messrs. Small and Co.'s store, and with alarming rapidity spread to the adjoining shops. The flames for a time…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Destructive Fire. Incendiarism Suspected. Several Previous Attempts. Hobart
Mr. R. Harvey's business establishment at Port Cygnet was completely burnt to the ground at 2 a.m. yesterday. Tolland's cottage was also burnt down. Mr. Hanslow,…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →Board V. Brigade. the Balmain School Fire. Telegram and Answer
"St. Thomas' School-room now on fire. Water supply shockingly inadequate. Board officials generally condemned." That was the telegram recelved from the Balmain Town Clerk…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Fire at Ballina. Six Shops Burned. Damage £6000 OR £7000
BALLINA, Saturday.—A fire broke out in River-street last night about 12 o'clock. When the alarm was given by the night watchman flames and smoke were issuing from the…
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