Bush Fires Raging Bathurst
The extreme heat has caused bush fires to break out in various places in the Bathurst district. The biggest outbreak occurred at Messrs. Horton Brothers…
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Bush Fires. Large Areas Swept Damage in Albury District. Albury
On Saturday, Albury residents had their most trying experience since the disastrous bush fires of 18 years ago. The shade temperature reached 110 degrees, the highest reading…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Melbourne Day by Day Melbourne, Monday. the Cause of Bush Fires
To the average man, it is not at all mystifying that bush fires should break out when the temperature is 106deg. in the shade, and when the wind seems…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Life Lost in Bush Fires Dandenong Ranges Homes Burned Out Melbourne
Extensive bush fires are still raging in the Dandanong Ranges. Alan Folks, 11 assisting his father to save some belongings his father to save some belongings at their…
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The District Coroner, Mr. W. T. Gilchrist, held inquiries over the weekend into recent fires, which destroyed the store and premises of Crawford and Wade, Wirrinya, near…
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The Headquarters Brigade was called out to a fire on the Union Company's cargo steamer Kokiri shortly after 8 o'clock last night. The flames, which…
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Showing the destruction caused by the great fire. The estimated damage is £30,000…
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A fire early yesterday morning destroyed a large weatherboard cottage in Clive Street, owned and occupied by Mr. John Lewes…
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A fire occurred last night in a hold of the Union Steamship Company's steamer Kokirl, which is berthed at the foot of Druitt-street Brigades from fire headquarters under…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Broke Down at a Big Fire
Queanbeyan residents are annoyed with the [?] concerning this engine, which has been likened to the Darktown turnout. The engine proved [?] big fire was at its height, it has [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →£50,000 Damage by Fire
A view of Monaro-street, Queanbeyan, after Sunday's fire, which did damage estimated at £50,000…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Fire! Brigades at Cricket Interstate Contest
The third annual interstate Fire Brigade cricket match will be played between Victoria and N.S.W. at the Rushcutter's Bay Oval to-morrow, and on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Country News. Fire at Wellington. Wellington
Fire early yesterday morning destroyed a large weatherboard cottage in Clive-street owned and occupied by Mr. John Lewes. Mr. and Mrs. Lewes and baby were asleep on…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →7000 Acres Burned Lightning Fire BREWARRINA
A bush fire set by lightning, on Sunday night, burned 7000 acres of grass, and destroyed one mile of fencing, on Messrs. Mannix Bros. Caton property…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire Bug! Gilgandra's Mystery Significant Doings Gilgandra
In connection with the Gilgandra fire mystery it has been stated that at 4 a.m. on Friday the night-watchman employed in looking after…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Old Sydney Cove Napoleon's Clock Big Fire Our White Hope
WHERE A BRIDGE IS NEEDED. Paddy's River, where there is vehiculr crossing. Motorists are frequently held up here.—"News" Reader…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Records of the Ring: the Vimful Doings of Victor and Vanquished. the Passing of Colin Bell Youth Brilliantly Wins the Day But Former Champion Goes Down in a Blaze of Glory
The gaunt spectre, Father Time, with his wispy beard, white robe and stickle, who goes his doddering way snipping at the fraying life lines of age, paid a visit to the Stadium last Saturday night. Colin Bell was the object of that visit, and a large-sized…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Bush Fires. Coroner's Inquiry, Careless Use of Matches. Albury
The district coroner conducted an inquiry to-day into the bushfire which caused such serious damage on Saturday. The man in charge of a chaffcutting engine, which was…
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Continued on Trove, page 6 →Fire at Narrabeen
An unoccupied five-roomed cottage in Waterloo-street, Narrabeen, was severely damaged by fire early this morning. The flames were first…
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