Fires in Bombala District. Bombala
Bush fires are burning fiercely at Little Plain, 10 miles from here on the Delegate Bide, and Archer's Flat, seven miles out on the Cathcart side. Yesterday a number of…
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Discarded Fire Engine. Newcastle
The Newcastle City Council is not disposed to quietly acquiesce in the decision of the Board of Fire Commissioners [?] relegate to Newcastle the motor engine at present at…
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It is believed that the outbrea of fire which destroyed the Duramana Public school was caused by sparrows carrying phosphorised pollard from a poisoned paddock adjoining…
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Discontent is alleged to be brewing in one or two country fire brigades. The Board of Fire Commissioners give an instance of trouble with a shire council, which resulted in the…
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The unsatisfactory administration of the N.S.W. country fire brigades was again the subject of trenchant comment and strong protest at last…
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HOBART, Monday.--The fire insurance companies have sent a protest to the Hobart fire brigades, concerning fire risks. They drew attention to the urgent necessity for some action…
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The decision of the Board of Fire Commissioners to relegate to Newcastle the motor engine at present at Darlinghurst, and about to be replaced by one of the newly-imported…
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The Manly Fire Brigade had a call just before noon yesterday, when a portion of the scrub at Baigowlah was seen to be in a blaze. The fire was subdued after about…
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MOUNT WILSON, Tuesday.--The reports of recent fires in this neighborhood were considerably exaggerated, and as a matter of fact the "Garden of Eden" beauty resort is not much…
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Mr J. V. Tillet writes stating that although the fire brigade stood by while his residence was threatened through a bush fire on Friday last. its services were not needed. as his…
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Excitement ran high last Saturday throughout Richmond, just after noon, when the Hawkesbury Agricultural College whistle blew for several minutes, and residents, attracted…
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ALBURY, Tuesday.--A four-roomed weatherboard cottage at David-street, was, with its contents, totally destroyed by fire this afternoon. The promises were occupied by Michael…
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ALBURY, Tuesday.--James Stuart M'Clelland was prosecuted for careless use of fire at the Police-court to-day. The defendant, a landowner at Thurgoona, fired 400 acres of stubble…
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The present dry weather (writes a Bonalbo Correspondent) is having a big effect on the supply of cream to the various factories in the north, and the prospect is gloomy…
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Some heart-burning has been caused in Newcastle at the prospect of the local fire brigade not being given possession of a new fire engine. The City Council, at its last meeting,…
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Five children were so seriously burned that there was little hope of their recovery, and many others were hurt, in a fire at a picture theatre at Chesterfield (England). Thirty children were taking part in a scene which was…
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The Tyser steamer Indralema, from London, via Adelaide and Melbourne, arrived at Sydney early yesterday morning, and berthed at Tyser's wharf…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →"Like a Volcano." Threatened Belfast Eruption. Fires of Hatred Smouldering. London
According to the Dublin representative of the "Dally Express," Belfast is like an active volcano. "Below the outer crust of everyday life,"…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Destructive Fire in Tasmania. Damage Estimated at Several Thousands
LAUNCESTON, Tuesday.--Word [?] to-night of a destructive fire on the north-east coast. It started near the Waverley tin mines, and swept up the Cascade River, destroying…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Fire at Sea. Outbreak on Indralema. Coming From Melbourne to Sydney
On the voyage from Melbourne to Sydney a fire broke out on the Indralema. The vessel arrived here at about 3 a.m. yesterday, and proceeded to a berth at the company's wharf…
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