Fire at Glebe. Open Verdict Returned
An Inquiry was held yesterday by the Acting City Coronor, Mr. Jamieson, into the cause of the fire which broke out in the premises occupied by Mrs M. Scully, as a…
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Fire in Wondai. five Business premises Destroyed
A fire completely destroyed five business promises in Wondai (Q) early on Tuesday morning. The outbreak was discovered in Perkin's refreshment rooms…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Over El Arish. Air Scouts Under Fire. Matong the Turks Run
Lieutennnt Eric Hoberts, of the Australian riying Corps in Egypt, in a letter to his uncle, Dr. Hoberts, of Orange, tells of interesting experiences in reconnoitring and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A Fire
A great flare was caused by burning shed at the rear of the residence of Customs-Detective J. T. Donohoe, Military-road at 10 o'clock on Saturday…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Chapter VII.—The Fires of Suffering
A spirit of unrest obsessed the Lindsay household during these bright days of summer. The mother sighed for news of her boy, from whom they had heard very little since his…
Continued on Trove, page 24 →Crops Destroyed by Fire. Melbourne
Serious damage was done by a fire which destroyed crops at Beulah yesterday. One farmer estimates his loss at £1000. The fire was the largest that has visited the district…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Wheat Destroyed by Fire Temora
A fire which broke out in a wheat crop at Temora Racecourse yesterday afternoon, destroyed about 60 acres. The crop, a very fine one, was owned by Messrs. A. R…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →By Fire and Knife. Damage to Wheat Stacks
Reports of damage to wheat stacks in the country have been received by the Minister for Agriculture (Mr. Grahame). Burning and cutting of bags have been the means adopted. Mr…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Amazing Gunnery. French Curtain Fire Within 200 Feet of Advancing Troops
THE efficiency of the French artillery is described in the following message from Mr. Henry Wood, special correspondent of the United Press of America, with the French…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Great Bush Fire at Forbes Forbes
A great bush fire is now raging on Mr. G. C. Golding's property at Inchgower, on the North Burrawang-road, about 30 miles from Forbes. The fire started this morning, and is…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Big Bush Fire Front Three Miles Long Fight Still Going On FORBES
A serious bush fire broke out this morning on the boundary of the Inchgower and Carrawobitty Stations, about 30 miles from Forbes. The wind flamed the flames, which…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at Tingha Tingha
A weatherboard dwelling owned and occupied by Walter Doolan, situated in the centre of the town, was totally destroyed by fire last night. A strong wind was blowing, and the City Bank…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Wheat Destroyed by Fire Temora
A fire which broke out in a wheat crop at Temora Racecourse yesterday afternoon, destroyed about 60 acres. The crop, a very fine one, was owned by Messrs. A. R…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Another Lockhart Wheat Fire Mary Pickford in Marvellous Role
Another fire has occurred amongst the wheat stacks at LocKhart. This one was caused by the shunting of an engine on Thursday evening. A spark set fire to the grass, and the fire An exceptional attraction, in which dainty Mary. Pickford is the shining light, has been arranged for all next week at the Strana and Majestic Theatres, by Mr, Frank Waddington…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Bush Fire at Forbes Forbes
A bush-fire was quelled on Saturday night by an army of fire-fighters. Serious damage was done to the crops on Messrs. Goldings, Judds's, and Spicer's properties…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fires in the Country. [?] Monday Afternoon
[?] Saturday burnt [?] near Eumungerie and destroyed large [?]of grass on [?] Green and Salier…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire at Petersham
Shortly after 1 o'clock yesterday a fire broke out In a bedroom of the dwelling of Patrick O'Loughin, 39 Andreas Street, Petersham. The brigade quickly subdued the outbreak. The…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Big N.z. Fire. Timber Yard Ablaze
WELLINGTON, Saturday.--A fire in Hamilton last night destroyed Ellis Burnand's . timber yards, a factory covering eight acres. Huge stacks of dry white pine were burned…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →The Bunkering of Collie Coal. The Fire on the Bambra
At the monthly meeting of the Collie Traders' and Progress Association, the president (Mr. M. P. Mahony) said that the recent fire in the bunkers of…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Damage From Bush Fire West Wyalong
A bush lire on Monday evening destroyed a large area of crops. The owners are heavy losers…
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