Fell Into the Fire. Terrible Death of a Cook
While engaged as rook on a cleating contract on the Boomanoomana station, near Berrigan (N.S.W.), William Eldridge, who suffered from epilepsy, fell…
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Fire on a Lighter
A [?] Wednesday [?] at Long [?] of [?] have…
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Shortly before 10 o'clock on Wednesday night a fire was discovered on board the launch Hilda, which was berthed at Christiansen's wharf, River-street, Balmain. The fire was…
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The annual report of the above company for the 13 months ended June 30 shows receipts for the year of £161,416, which, with the balance from last account of £1609, and…
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Owing to the flame of a gas ring catching the board on which it was standing a fire broke out in the home of Mrs. D. K. Brown, at 71 Jersey road, Paddington, about 7.30 this…
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WOLLONGONG, Friday Morning.--A few minutes before 2 o'clock this morning an outbreak of fire was discovered in a big timber and joinery works in Railway Street, owned…
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Continued on Trove, page 3 →A Baptism of Fire a "Hop-Over" In France Vivid Description of Trench Raid
The "raids" upon the German trenches earned out by the British forces have been among the most successful enterprises with which the war has made…
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A fire which broke out yesterday morning destroyed a house in Jersey Road, Paddington and considerably damaged two others. All the buildings were of wood, and were very old…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Country News. Fire at a Timber Yard. Wollongong
Early yesterday morning the night watchman discovered a fire at Waters's timber yard, and the fire brigade arrived promptly, but was unable to save the timber and machinery…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Great Fire at Salonica 80,000 HOMELESS Half the Town Destroyed LONDON, Monday Night
Reuter learns that a disastrous fire occurred at Salonica on Saturday. The city inside the walls was half destroyed, and 80,000 were rendered homeless. The loss of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire in Fiji.—war Sidelights
DISASTROUS FIRE AT LEVUKA, FIJI. [?] in [?] doing damage to the extent of £19,000 The heaviest [?]…
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A devastating fire has occurred in Salonica. Reports state that 40,000 people are homeless, and that half the city has been burned…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Keep the Home Fires Bukhing Solution of Coal Problem-ships Light Board Restricts Use of Electricity Call for 2000 More Volunteers Warning Against Price Raising
The Necessary Commodities Commission has issued a warning to wholesale and retail sellers that action will be taken if prices are increased without application to the commission. The suburban train and tram service has again been improved…
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Late last night a fire broke out in the Waterloo joinery works, in Laughlan Street, Waterloo. The building, which was of one story was about 50ft, x 100ft, in area, and was built…
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During the continuance of the present industrial unrest Certain conditions as to the use of fuel contained in fire policies issued by insurance companies are relaxed under…
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CORAKI, Thursday.--Bush fires are raging in the country between here and the Clarence, sprend by strong westerly winds. The country is enveloped smoke…
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The fire in Salonica which broke out on Saturday lasted 25 hours. It destroyed three-quarters of the city and [?]dered 100,000 people homeless…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Blaze at Salonica a Mile of Flame LONDON, Thursday Night
A message from Salonica says that the fire, which was most awe inspiring, was a mile wide. An avenue of flame devoured everything in its course, including the entire…
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