Benzine on a Fire. a Youth Killed and a House Destroyed
A youth named Walter Alexander, aged nineteen years, a laborer on "Killarney" homesstead, [?], Gosford (N.S.W.), poured benzine on a fire he was making…
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Sea of Fire. Rescue From Explosives. New York
The Navy Department has issued a thrilling narrative of rescue from the sea and flames of the survivors of the steamer Florence, which was destroyed in an explosion in a French…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Fire Destroys Church Wellington (N.z.)
St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Boulcott-street, Wellington, has been destroyed by fire. The church was the first Roman Catholic church of the city, and was erected 45 years…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Conflagrations. a Big Fire in New Zealand
A disastrous fire occurred at Gore in Central Otago, New Zealand, when a block of business premises of considerable [?] was destroyed. The insurances total nearly [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Over the Kitchen Fire
HERB SOUP.—For this some good clear stock will be required, and a handful each of chevril, apinach, a few sprigs of parsley and the same of sorrel. Wash and drain all the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →By the Camp Fire
Efforts to [?] recruiting continue in connection the military camp at Parramatta Park (under Mr. R. B. Orchard's scheme to make military…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Over the Kitchen Fire
SCALLOPED TOMATOES may take the place of apple sauce, and be prepared as follows: Scald and peel a dozen tomatoes. Grease a pie-dish and scatter breadcrumbs over it,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Austrian Torpedo Works. Destroyed by Fire. LONDON, Friday Evening
A message from Zurich states that the Whitehead torpedo works at St. Po[?] Austria, have been destroyed be fire. Austrian newspapers allege that the fire…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →French Heroine Aids Wounded Under Fire. Mme. Martre Risks Her Life Daily
THEY call ber the heroine of the French Army. She is not young and…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Around the Fire
When we've finished washing the plates of tin, When the darkness falls and the gang comes in…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Here and There Fire in Sussex-street
A fire on the first floor of M'Dermottis produce-store, in Sussex-street, last night, severely damaged a number of bags. The cause of the fire is unknown. " It was put…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Reims Great Fires Reported Heavy Fighting Goes on London, Sunday Night. "Times" Says Loss Certain
An Amsterdam message states that great fires are flaring in Reims. Heavy lighting is reported to the eastward of the city…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Conflagrations. a Blaze in Sussex-street
A fire on the first floor of M'Dermott's produce store in Sussex-street, Sydney night severely damaged a number of bags. Prompt action by the brigades prevented the spread…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Ploughing, Fire Breaks
"The practice of ploughing fire breaks around the wheat fields is one that is very often neglected on many farms" (said Mr. W. A. Fraser, in a paper read before a meeting of the…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Wentworth Hospital Fire
WENTWORTH, Tuesday. -- A disastrous fire o[?]ccurred last night at the Wentworth Hospital, when the greater portion of the wards of the building were entirely demolished…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Austrian Torpedo Works. Totally Destroyed by Fire
A message from Zurich in Switzerland, states that the Whitehead torpedo works at St. Poelten, Austria, have been destroyed by fire, Austrian newspapers…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Blood and Fire. State Salvation Army Congress. Religion with a Biff
Lift up The Army banner, blood and fire! Blood and fire! Lift it higher! Lift up The Army banner, blood and fire!…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Conflagrations. a Hospital on Fire
A disastrous fire occurred on Monday night at the Wentworth (N.S.W.) Hospital, when the greater portion of the wards of the building were [?] demolished. Thirteen patients were being…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Disastrous Fire. Stedman's Factory Damaged
A disastrous fire, causing considerable damage, broke out in James Stedman's confectionery factory at Harris-street, Pyrmont, shortly before 11 o'clock lost night…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Fire Brigades' Report. Mr. Coghlan's Disclaimer
When shown the statements on his reports of fire brigades' organisation (printed on page 3) Mr. Coghlan commented on its fifth paragraph—that referring to Mr. Lambourne's…
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