Country Town on Fire. Destruction at Germanton. Wagga
The Sun · Wednesday 28 February 1912 · page 7
A great fire broke out at Germanton this morning, and is still burning. Six shops in Albury-street have been destroyed and others jeopardised. The damage so far is estimated…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Road Making by Fire. Amateur Experiments in Black Soil Country
Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 28 February 1912 · page 7
One of the greatest hindrances to settlement in this State is the want of good roads, more especially in the "black soil" country. This trouble has also been experienced in many parts…
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The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 29 February 1912 · page 9
BROKEN-HILL, Wednesday.--A fire broke out shortly before 2 o'clock this afternoon in the stables at the rear of C. Berkholz's cordial factory. The central brigade confined the…
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The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 29 February 1912 · page 8
The Acting-City Coroner conducted an inquiry yesterday into the cause of the death of Margaret Norah Saint (29), at St. Vincent's Hospital on February 22 from, injuries received through…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 29 February 1912 · page 9
An extensive fire occurred at Germanton this morning. Six shops and the "Courier" newspaper office were completely destroyed. The damage probably amounts to £4000,…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Toll of the Flames. Year's Fires in America. Madison (Wis)
The Sun · Thursday 29 February 1912 · page 1
Mr. Fitzpatrick, secretary of the National Builders and Inspectors Association, in an article on "Fire Protection," says that, the losses in the United States by are…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire at Victoria Barracks. Large Storeroom Destroyed
Evening News · Thursday 29 February 1912 · page 6
A fire was discovered at Victoria Barracks, Oxford-street, Paddington, early this morning and although the fire brigade was promptly in attendance, extensive damage was done…
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The Sun · Thursday 29 February 1912 · page 6
The good work done by firemen early this morning was responsible for the saving of the greater portion of the mobilisation shed at Victoria Barracks and the subduing of…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Fighting the Flames Big Fire at Germanton. Seven Shops and Two Dwellings Gutted. Extensive Damage
The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 29 February 1912 · page 6
GERMANTON, Wednesday.--One of the most disastrous fires that has occurred in the history of Germanton took place this morning. It originated in Mr. A. C. Goodwin's boot shop…
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The Catholic Press · Thursday 29 February 1912 · page 41
As dangerous as firemen's work and more irregular than the life of the most self-sacrificing physician, are the days—and nights—of the fire chaplain. At every fire…
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The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 March 1912 · page 8
The Methodist Church has weathered the storms and fought the battles of a century and a half of aggressive work, coming through, 11 might be said, with flying…
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The Farmer and Settler · Friday 1 March 1912 · page 4
One of the most disastrous fires that has occurred in the history of Germanton, N.S.W., took place on Wednesday last. It originated in Mr. A. C…
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The Farmer and Settler · Friday 1 March 1912 · page 3
The Bourke Municipal Council has decided to co-operate with the municipality of Corowa and others to have the Fire Brigades Bill amended,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fire in Bunkers. Brisbane
The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 March 1912 · page 10
At an early hour this morning it was found that the coal bunkers of the steamer Aramac, which is lying on the south side of the river, were on fire. The fire brigade was…
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The Propeller · Friday 1 March 1912 · page 6
The horses belonging to the Hurstville Fire Brigade went on strike last Friday night and refused to work. A call was…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Fire at Barracks. Military Accoutrements Destroyed
The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 March 1912 · page 14
A fire occurred early yesterday morning in a small storeroom at Victoria Barracks, resulting In about £1000 worth of rifles, uniforms, etc., being destroyed…
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The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 March 1912 · page 10
At about 2.30 yesterday morning the occupants of the dwelling at the rear of Goodwin's boot shop were awakened by the sound of fire, and had only sufficient time to escape…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Fire Balls. Awe-inspiring Scenes. Tongues of Flame
The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 March 1912 · page 9
A terrifying experience befell a crowd who were sheltering under the verandahs at the intersection of George and Bathurst streets, when, at about 25 minutes past 3 o'clock, a ball of…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Fire at Victorian G.p.o. Stamp-paper Destroyed
The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 March 1912 · page 11
MELBOURNE, Thursday.--A fire at the State Government's printing office last night destroyed £300 worth of the Federal Government's stamp-printing paper, and damaged a gumming…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Tram Service Extension. Quiet on the Water Front. Fire on the Aramac
The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 March 1912 · page 10
BRISBANE, Thursday.--Mr. Badger, of the Brisbane Tramways Company, stated this morning that further extensions in the tram service would be made to-morrow…
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