Fire at Mortdale
The residence of Albert Ashlett, in Broughton-street, Mortdale, was damaged by a fire which broke out about half-past [?] on Saturday night. The house…
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Racecourse Accident. Greek Fire Destroyed
Greek Fire fell at the first obstacle in Hurdle Race at the A.J.C. meeting on Saturday last. An examination revealed that he had sustained a common comminuted fracture of the off…
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The stipendiary stewards concluded an inquiry at Randwick to-day into the circumstances of the accident which brought about the death of…
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On Saturday, in the section opposite Tarana to Locksley, big bush fires raged between the main Bathurst-road and the railway line…
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The Young district bash fire brigade has made a name for itself overnight. fighting the flames. When the brigade was formed it was agreed that if any…
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The water supply at Kelso, which is just outside the municipal boundary, and on the eastern slue of the Macquarie, has become so low that many…
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ON the N.S.W. South Coast serious conditions prevail as a result of the unprecedented dry spell. There has been no rain of any value for over five months, and the…
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Yesterday was overcast, with a heavy smoky bate, which almost obscured the run. It is feared that serious bush fires have again broken out in the district…
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GEURIE, Tuesday.--A fire destroyed 500 acres of grase on Geurie station. The homestend wan saved. Richmond Suffers…
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A fire which broke out at Bulli completely destroyed Molloy's timber yard. The alarm was quickly responded to by the local fire brigade, but though there…
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The township of Wattle Flat, 25 miles from Bathurst and five miles from Sofala, has had an extremely narrow escape from damage by a big…
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Bathurst (N.S.W.) continues to be the centre of numerous bush-fire out-breaks, which are causing very great damage on various stations. A large…
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A fire broke out on the western side of the Mongarlowe River, a tributary of the Shoalhaven. After destroying a tract of eucalyptus country, it consumed an…
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The public school had a very narrow escape from being destroyed by fire on January 18. Mr. P. J. Burke noticed dense smoke rising from the wooden…
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A fire destroyed Murray and Vincent's shop and dwelling at Greenethorpe. DEATHS. Mrs. Thomas Cullen, 45 years of age…
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A disastrous fire occurred at Mr. James Jennings' "Toolamanang" homestead, in which Mr. Jennings lost a fine motor shed and a 16-20 F.N. motor car,…
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One of the best services rendered by bush fires is the destruction of snakes. The drought has favored the breeding of many varieties of our most venomous…
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"Bullaworrie," Grenfell-road, Young, New South Wales. My Dear Dame,--First I must thank you very much for the beautiful book…
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NEWCASTLE, Tuesday.--The manufacture of fire bricks is to be undertaken by the Newbold Fire Brick Company at Waratah. The constructional work is about to commence, and…
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