Theatre Destroyed Fire at Lithgow LITHGOW
The Colosseum Theatre, Tank- street, Lithgow, was completely destroyed by fire at an early hour on Sunday morning. Mr. Selby Bowers,…
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Fire Kills Sheep Wellington (N.z.)
A thousand sheep have been destroyed by the tussock fire in North Otago. Allied fencing has been destroyed, and thousands of acres of grass have been…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Fire at Taree. Family in Peril. Thrilling Escapes. Taree
A fire early this morning destroyed the bulk store and contents adjoining McLaughlin and Turley's store in the main street. The fire brigades made a wonderful save…
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The Colosseum Picture Theatre was burnt to the ground during the early, hours of yesterday morning. The [?] and his wife and…
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A outbreak of fire occurred early this morning in a shop dwelling occupied by Mrs. Harry Richardson, in Marshall Street, Surry Hills…
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A lock-up shop, occupied by Mrs. E. E. Mall, in Sutherland-road, Epping, as a confectionery and stationery business, with the contents, was completely destroyed by fire…
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A fire in Sutherland Road, Epping, at 2.501 a.m. yesterday resulted in one shop being burnt out, while two others were seriously damaged by fire and…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Fire in Colliery Twelve Horses Burnt AUCKLAND
Twelve horses were destroyed in a fire at the Waipa Coal Company's Glenmassey mine. The workings were promptly sealed with a view to…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Fire at Lithgow. Theatre Destroyed. Early Morning Outbreak. Lithgow
Between 2 and 3 o'clock yesterday morning Lithgow's pioneer picture theatre, the Coliseum, was burned to the ground. The fire was first noticed a few minutes…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →The Letter Bag Another Dog Story Bingo & the Fire—belu To the Editor
Sir,—I have read with great interest the dog stories in the Letter Bag. Over 40 years ago I was a member of the old No. 3 Volunteer Fire Brigade in Bathurst—street…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Fire at Drummoyne
A two-storied weatherboard garage at the rear of premises in Spring Street, Drummoyne, was gutted by fire last night, and a Studebaker car…
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A two—storey building in Spring street Abbotsford. used as a garage and stables, was destroyed by fire last night…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Extraordinary Risk Panic Would Have Caused Disaster Fire Chief's Report on Artists' Ball
A report submitted to the Fire Board by the Chief Officer.. of Fire Brigades (Mr. Jackson) dealing with the Artists' Ball, states "there was an extraordinary fire risk.. If there had been a panic from any cause whatever, it is impossible to imagine what…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Disaster Averted the Danger of Fire More About the Artists Ball a Serious Indictment
A NOTHER sensational report on the Artists' Ball was made available to-day by Mr. Oakes from Mr. F. Jackson, chief officer of Fire Brigades. The report stated that if a fire had occurred it would have…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →What the Sergeant's Alertness Saved Big Fire at Lecton Averted-- The Smell of the Smouldering-- Prevented the Blaze
LEETON, Wednesday.-- Noticing a strong smell of clothes smouldering Sergt. Thomson, while on his patrol of Kurrngong Avenue, Lecton. aroused…
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A weatherboard building of two floors owned and occupied by Mr. Jeffries, in Spring-street, Abbotsford, together with the contents, including a motor car, was totally…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Mittagong Needs a Motor Fire Engine Because it Has to Protect the Farm Homes-- As Well as the Town Turku Fires at Farm Homes This Year
MITTAGONG, Wednesday.-- At the celebration of the anniversary of the Mittagong Fire Brigade, Captain Terry presiding, all the speakers,…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Artists' Ball. Fire Risk. Strong Report by Mr. Jackson
The Chief Secretary (Mr. Oakes) has received a report from Mr. F. Jackson (Chief Officer of the New South Wales Fire Brigades) concerning the Artists' Ball on Friday…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Early Morn Ride Four Men in Motor Police Fire a Shot
the story a motor car and the pursuit of four young men, at whom the police fired a revolver, was told at the central…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Lurking Danger At Artists' Bail "Just a Match--" Fire Chief's Report
Drastic alteration must be made in the fire-prevention arrangements of the Town Hall, says Mr. Jackson, Chief of Fire Brigades, in his…
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