Hillston. Fire
A fire destroyed a two-roomed structure on Glenanare, the property of Mr. J. Hutchison. It was occupied by a man named Geo. Koble, who lost all his…
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Seven Hills Fire
The post-office and store at Seven Hills, which were destroyed by fire early last Monday morning, were owned by Mr. Leslie Davis and leased…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Fire at Deniliquin
The inhabitants of Deniliquin were startled by cries of fire, and the simultaneous ringing of the Church of England bell. A large body of smoke was…
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Continued on Trove, page 5 →More Fires Magnificent Spectacle Mountain Range Ablaze WOLLONGONG, [?]
Yesterday was the [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire in Load of Chaff Two Horses Burned BATHURST
By an outbreak of fire on a waggonload of chaff in the Cowra railway yards the whole of the chaff--five or six tons belonging to Wright, Heaton and…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Fraser River Fire. Officers and Crew Have Strenuous Time
The following story in reference to the recent outbreak of fire on the steamer Fraser River, which put into Port Adelaide on Thursday last, tells…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Sensational Fire at Seven Nills. the Post-office Store Gutted
A little after 10.30 p.m. on Sunday word came through to Parramatta from Seven Hills that a fire had broken out in and was demolishing the post-office store…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bush Fires. on the Illawarra Ranges. Farmers Battle with Flames
On the 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 succession of heat waves…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Wall of Flame. Megalong Menaced. Destructive Bush Fires. Settler Loses Life
Bush fires continue to sweep many parts of the country, leaving destruction in their wake. The Megalong township on the Blue Mountains is menaced by a wall of flame, 50 feet…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Big Blaze. Sawmills Lost. Thousands of Pounds' Damage
BULLI, Wednesday.--The sawmilling premises of Molloy and Company, Limited, Bulli, were destroyed by fire between 2 and 3 o'clock this morning. The buildings covered a large area,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Wheat Badly Damaged Fire-Fighters From Sydney
Advice has been received by the Railway Commissioner that yesterday afternoon, when the wheat stack near Mount Victoria was found to be…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire in City Shop Thought to Have Been Caused by Rats
A fire occurred in the tobacconist's shop of G. Co[?], [?] George-street, City, just before midnight last night. The outbreak was discovered by…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →On the Blue Mountains Fire Fighters Powerless Several Homes in Danger Katoomba
Bush fires around the district have [?] serious damage. The wheat stacks at Mount Victoria Railway tion. where 17,000 bags have already…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Fire Fiend Works Widespread Devastation Settler Loses His Life Great Wheat Stack Consumed
Is many places in New South Wales settlers are fiercely sighting to save home and townships from the ruin threatened by the immense bush fires that are raging through vast tracts of drought withered country…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Origin of Bush Fires
Concerning the series of extensive bush fires that have for the past week been raging on the Victorian side of the Murray, an inquiry has been made as to the probable…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Trams and Bush Fires
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Continued on Trove, page 5 →Bush Fires Bathurst District Menaced BATHURST
Fresh outbreaks of fire have occurred in several parts of the district. Valuable grass on thousands of acres have been destroyed near…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Terrible South Coast Blaze
The Bega. Tanga. Tilba, and Pambula districts have been swept by fire. The losses in fencing and grass have been terrific, and a settler, John…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Bush Fire Scourge the N.s.w. Countryside a Prey to Devouring Flames. a Man Overcome by Heat
Stories of losses by bush fires are being received from all quarters of New South Wales. At Megalong on the Blue Mountains, the township was…
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