Fire in Sussex Street
About 9 o'clock last night the premises occupied by Messrs. E. Makin and Co., produce merchants, 235 Sussex Street, caught fire, and burned fiercely for some time. The building…
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Bournewood-yeoval. Disastrous Fire
Mr. W. Foster's house and all belongings it contained were entirely destroyed by fire. The damage is estimated at about £500. Mr. Foster and his daughter…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Fires in New South Wales--Country Districts Suffer
The conditions in the country of New South Wales has been described by old residents as the worst on record. Owing to the long, dry spell, practically the…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →CONFLAGRATIONS. Fire in a Whaling Shed
An outbreak of fire at Norfolk Island on Friday last in the Whaling Company's shed, resulted in the destruction of nine tons of whale oil and a boat. The Government shed…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Bush Fires. Bathurst
Extensive damage has been done by a big bush fire in the vicinity of Wattle Flat, 24 miles from Bathurst, on the main Sofala-road. Half a dozen grazing holdings have…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Fire at Maroubra Bay
About 700 acres of bush and scrub caught alight at Maroubra Bay yesterday afternoon, and continued to burn during the evening…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →A.j.c. Anniversary Races. Sydney Damsel Wins Challenge Stakes. Greek Fire Killed
The A.J.C. successfully opened its Anniversary meeting at Randwick on Saturday in the presence of a large gathering. The weather was fine and pleasant. The…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Set the 12 Men Free. Mr. Justice Street's I.W.W. Report critically examined; showing that on the Fresh Facts brought out before the Commission of Inquiry the twelve prisoners should be no longer held in jail. Sixth Article. the Truth About the Fires
According to the case set out by the Crown at the I.W.W. trial, the accused conspired to burn down-places IN ORDER TO INTIMIDATE THE GOVERNMENT…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Lightning and Bush Fires
"Barnum Wood," Guyra, writes: "In the issue of "The Land" of January 10, I noticed an article relating to "Can Lightning Cause Grass Fires?" The…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Burns from Bush Fire
G.H.M. asks:—Could you inform me if anything can be done for a horse that has been badly burnt by bush fire? It happened six weeks ago, and the…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Huge Bush Fire. Albury
Mr. H. F. Ogilvie, a well-known local grazier, has returned from the Upper Murray district, after having spent several strenuous days and nights helping the Bottlers to fight…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Fire at Mortdale
The residence of Albert Asplett, Broughton Street, Mortdale, was damaged by a fire which broke out about half-past 8 on…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Motor Engines and Fire Alarms
In reply to Hurstville Council's request for a motor fire engine for Hurstville a letter was read from the FireBrigades' Board at…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Through Forest Fire Tourists' Thrilling Trip Motor Car Surrounded by Flames
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Continued on Trove, page 1 →Torpedoed Thrilling Tales of the Sea Oil Tanker on Fire [?]
[?] second officer of [?] here relates the story of the [?] of H.N.S. Drake, north of Ireland. In October, 1917. He was…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Bushfires
Tomboy (Warner's Bay) writes: "There is not much news to tell now I have started, but I can tell you how I enjoyed swimming in the lake last week. It was simply Al I can also…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Bush Fire at Mosman Soldiers' Homes in Danger
The Mosman Fire Brigade had a tough job yesterday afternoon and evening fighting an extensive bush fire in Central-avenue, in the vicinity of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →20,000 Acres Swept Bush Fires Out West Women Fight the Flames Bathurst
The latest information concerning the big bush fire near Wattle Flat indicates that the flames have been prevented from making any headway on the flat…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Liverpool Fire at Wearne's Sawmills
About 1.30 o'clock on Friday morning Mr. Charles Gale was returning from Holdsworthy, when he noticed flames issuing from the extensive works of Mr. H…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire at Mascot Pet Terrier Burnt Alive
A stable and harness room occupied by E. A. Jones in Victoria-street, Mascot, were burnt out shortly after 11 o'clock last night. The outbreak was…
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