Open Verdict on Fire
Mr. Arthur Judges, district coroner, held an inquest at Rooty Hill School of Arts concerning the fire that destroyed "Lloydhurst," Plumpton…
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Cottage Destroyed by Fire. Cootamundra
A weatherboard cottage in Thompson-street, occupied by Mr. R. H. Eva, accountant at the Union Bank, was destroyed by fire with all contents. The furniture was insured for…
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NOWRA, Friday.--Mr. William Kennedy's horse and contents were destroyed by fire this morning at Wor[?]…
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A large shed, the property of E. Hackney, of Waratah, together with a large quantity of machinery, including two headers and a binder, was totally destroyed by fire, the origin…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Mysterious Fire in Ryde Church St. Charles Has a Blaze--Gardener Has Suspicions, But Won't Divulge Them
Although the Coroner has held as inquiry, the fire which occurred in St. Charles Church Ryde, on the morning of February 20 remains as…
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A stoker at the municipal gas works called Gemmill, going home from work, saw a man drive up to a house, the tenant of which was…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Man Is Suffocated When Bed Catches Fire
Word was received last night by Police Headquarters, that Fredrick Road, living at the Orange Hotel. Orange, was suffocated on Saturday…
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As the result of a motor lorry longing to the Dairy Farmer Company, Ultimo, back-firing catching alight early yesterday…
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A fire destroyed Melrose boarding-house at Daley's Point on Friday afternoon. The loss is estimated at £800. The Property was insured in the Federal Mutual office. The owner…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Mystery Fires Car Destroyed Dungog
A motor car owned by Mr. M'Donald, of Munni, and a shed, which is across the river from the house, wore mysteriously destroyed by fire on…
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A fire occurred last night in the auction rooms of Mr. Harry Steele, Military Road. Mosman. The building and the contents were slightly damaged…
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A shop at 634 Military Road, Mosman. occupied by Hurry Steel, auctioneer and secondhand dealer, was slightly damaged by Are last night. The…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Burnt Notes Found Fire Nine Months Ago NYNGAN
About nine months ago Mrs. W. Tolhurst's home was burnt out, and a sum of over £100 in £5 notes was lost in the fire. At…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Priest Killed Presbytery Fire Body Found in Ruins Wellington (N.z.)
The Catholic presbytery at Riversdale, Southland, was destroyed by fire this morning. The remains of the Rov. Father…
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A weatherboard cottage, occupied by Mr. Wilfred Jauncey, at Yardley Avenue, Waitara, was severely damaged by fire yesterday afternoon. The…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Easily Possible Disastrous City Fires Larger Mains Needed
"I do not wish to pose as an alarmist, but serious fire disasters are easily possible," says the Chief Fire Officer (Mr. F. Jackson) in a report to the…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Mine Fire Gas Ignites Man Burned
"Ignition of gas in South Greta-- one person burned--not serious." Those are the terms in which inspector Bissett reported to the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →To Fight Fires Salt Water Mains Experts' Reports a Serious Position
"My recommendation is that, failing the provision of salt-water mains for fire extinction, and in any casa where such salt-water…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Fire and Light West Wyalong Improvements West Wyalong
The Bland Shire council propose to duplicate the electricity plant at West Wyalong. which at present is fully loaded. Many applications for current…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Trapped in Fire Priest Killed Presbytery Ablaze Wellington (N.z.)
Father Daniel O'Neill, 44 years of age perished in the flames to-day. when Riversdale Roman catholic Presbytery, near Gore, was destroyed…
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