Destructive Fire
A fire broke out on Wednesday in tho residence of Mr., Hurry W. Evans,.of edward-road, Waitarn and did, considerable damage before it could be…
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Fire in Melbourne
MELBOURNE, Friday. -- A fire this morning destroyed portion of the buildings at the Fitzroy Municipal swimming baths, Alexandra Avenue. The damage is estimated at £500. The…
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At the invitation of Mr. Hugh J. Ward, managing director of Messrs. J. C. Williamson, Ltd., nearly sixteen hundred returned soldiers saw Under Fire at a special matinee…
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A fire occurred on Wednesday morning in the 13-roomed weather board resident of Mr. Harry W. Evans, of Edwards' Road, Wallara. Nine rooms and their contents were burnt, and the…
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A fire at the Crown Milling Company's Mill in Dunedin did damage estimated at £2000…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Submarines Hunted with Net and Bomb Speed Boats "With Rapid Fire Guns and Steel Rams Also Used in Rounding Up the Daring Craft
Submarines are now hunted with nets, with explosive bombs timed to explode at a certain depth under the surface. Also…
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The newly-formed Fire Brigades Band will make its first appearance in public to-morrow afternoon at 3 o'clock. A march has been, arranged from Fire Headquarters,…
Continued on Trove, page 23 →Big Effort for Hospitals by Police and Fire Brigades Next Saturday's Carnival
The much-talked of carnival and art union of the Police and Fire Brigades, the whole of the proceeds from which are to be divided among 33 public hospitals, is now only a week…
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A seven-roomed unoccupied house in Park avenue, Ashlleld, owned by George A. Downs, of Drummoyne, caught fire this afternoon owing to the careless use of matches by some…
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Mr. Bonar Law, in interview reported this morning, emphasises the disadvantage at which a democracy like Britain finds itself in waging war, and especially refers to the…
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A largo six-roomed weatherboard cottage was completely destroyed by fire at 12.30 a.m. on Sunday. The premises were owned and occupied by Mr. George Thomas Waite and…
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Mr. George Thomas Walte and his wife narrowly escaped being burnt to death in their home at Moorebank, Liverpool, early on Sunday morning…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Big Bush Fire. the Way They Have in the Army. Price of Cooked Ham. Investment Market. Thousand Bags of Wheat Destroyed, 5000 Acres of Grass. Albury, Monday. Delays of Commonwealth Pensions Department. Some Interesting Revelations. Bank of N.S.W. FIRM
At Cookardima, near Albury, a serious bush fire broke on travelling nine miles on a two-mile front through good farming land, and causing much damage. The extraordinary delays in the settlement of deceased soldiers estates has prompted "the soldiers' friend" Mr. R. B. Orchard. M P. to make inquiries into the [?] and the The Attorney-General has been informed that the price of cooked ham, tea and coffee has been increased by certain chopkeepers lately. Mr. M[?] in consequence has referred the matter to The week opened with declared buyers of first Federal War loan at £[?] unsupplied, holders asking £100. It was understood they would have been taken at £[?] 10s. Silver debentures…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire at Liverpool. Couple Escape in Night Attire
Early on Sunday morning, Constable Gar[?] on duty at Liverpool Railway Station noticed flames in the direction of Moorebank, [?] he informed the local are [?] On…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Disastrous Fire. Woollen Mills Destroyed. Damage Estimated at £30,000. MELBOURNE
By the complete destruction of the Albion Woollen Mills at Geelong at 4 o'clock this morning damage amounting to £30,000 was done, and 280 hands, who were engaged in…
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KYNETON, Monday.--Bush fires in this district have done enormous damage, during the past few days. The fires commenced on Thursday last, and pursued a horseshoe shaped…
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TAMWORTH, Monday.--A disastrous fire occurred in Tamworth to-night, when the Olympia Hall, aud Jenson's Norfolk Hotel, Marius Street, opposite the railway station, were totally…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A New Zealand Fire
WELLINGTON, Monday.--A fire at Karangu hake, near Waihi, destroyed a boarding-houso. An elderly woman, named Dawson, perished, while two men narrowly escaped. Both were…
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A fatal fire occurred at Karangahake, the mistress of the house. Jane Dawson, being burned to death in her sleep. Two other occupants were severely burned before…
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