Bush Fires. Less Strenuous Day
The firemen of the metropolis and surrounding districts had a lighter task yesterday [?] coping with outbreaks in the bush, but following Monday's record the oreal was severe…
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Bush Fires. Crops Destroyed. Singleton
Bush fires have been raging throughout the district during the past couple of days, causing great destruction to crops, fencing, and grass. There have been many narrow escapes…
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At noon on Monday a 3-roomed weatherboard cottage, at Kurnell-road, Cronulla, occupied by Frederick Forsensen, was destroyed by fire Forensen and his wife were burnt…
Continued on Trove, page 17 →Between Two Fires
The statement of Mr. H. L. Samuel, a member of the British Cabinet, in London yesterday, that "there is reason to hope that the taking of Constantinople will not be…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Country Fires. Hillston
A four-roomed cottage occupied by Mr. J. Smith and family was totally destroyed by fire yesterday. At the time no one was present, excepting a young child asleep in a cot, who…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Our New Story. "Beacon Fires."
Our new story, "Beacon Fires," which will begin publication on Friday next, should make a wide appeal to readers. It deals with the great Armada, and the author,…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Government Fire Insurance
The New Zealand Government Fire Insurance Department has completed a decade in business. and the position is said to be highly satisfactory. Our Wellington correspondent reported…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →The Kent-street Fire
As a result of an examination of the scene of the recent fire in Kent-street, it has been ascertained that the stock and plant of Mr. John Chernock, tent and tarpaulin…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Fires. Grocery Store Destroyed. Damage Near Lake Illawarra. Wollongong
H. J. Bonham's grocery store in Auburn-street was burst to the ground at 1 o'clock this morning. The fire brigade turned out, but was too late to save the building, the flames…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Soldiers As Fire Fighters. Liverpool
Monday was the hottest day experienced during the present summer, and a fierce westerly wind blew all day. In the afternoon dozens of bush fires broke out, and at night…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Forts on Fire. Athens, March 9
It is reported that forts Erenkeny, Killdbahr, and Namazia are on fire, after vigorously replying to the Allies' bombardment…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Russia. Enemy's Retreat. Dardanelles. Working Under Fire
The Russian offensive in the Suwalki district is developing, and the retreating Germans are within a dozen miles of the East Prussian…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Bush Fires. Country Outbreaks
TUENA, Wednesday.—A bush fire broke out on the property of Mr. Montgomery Clark. about three miles from Tuena. A strong north–west gale was blowing at the time, and…
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About 12.30 a.m. on Tuesday a four-roomed weatherboard cottage in Hurstville-road, Oatley, was destroyed by fire. The cottage was owned and occupied by Frederick…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Our New Story. "Beacon Fires."
Our new story, "Beacon Fires," which will begin publication to-morrow, should make a wide appeal to readers. It deals with the great Armada, and the author. Moriec…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Manly's Fire Station
Although the Manly fire station is practically manned by volunteers, and is inadequate to meet the requirements of the growing district, it is to bo noted that until recently the station…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fire on Steamer
The Sydney Marine Underwriters received a cablegram yesterday stating that the steamer Wirral had put into Montevideo, having had a fire in No. 2 'tween deck on February 17,…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Fire on the Wirral
The Sydney Marine Underwriters received a cablegram yesterday stating that the steamer Wirral had put into Montevideo, having had a fire in No. 2…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Canadian Transport. Fire Still Smouldering
The fire in the banker of the steamer Canadian Transport, which arrived here lost Saturday, was still smouldering yesterday. The work of discharging her coal, of which there…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Fire on the Wirral. Cargo Jettisoned
A cable was received yesterday afternoon by the Sydney Marino Underwriters and Salvage Association stating that the steamer Wirral, homeward bound from Sydney and New…
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