Opawa Fire
The Sydney Marine Underwriters' Association has been advised that the fire on the steamer Opawn has been extinguished. The vessel has been surveyed and declared seaworthy, after…
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2,065 stories in Sydney's papers · page 24 of 104
Fire at Inverell. Butter Factory Burnt. Inverell
Fire destroyed the Inverell Butter Factory at an early hour this morning. The fire was first noticed by a boy employed at the factory. The fire brigade with a new motor, egnine,…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →School on Fire Geelong Grammar Students' Escape Melbourne
At an early hour this morning a big fire broke out at Geelong Grammar School, Corio. The Geelong Fire Brigade was…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →While School Burned Boys Jazz in Pyjamas Geelong Blaze Melbourne
Gutted by a fire, first noticed at 12.55 this morning, nothing but blackened brick walls and twisted girders remain of Cuthbertson…
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Seventy-eight schoolboys narrowly escaped death by fire, when Cuthbertson House, at the Geelong Grammar School, was destroyed by fire. The…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire at Casino. Casino
A five-roomed cottage was destroyed here early this morning. It was owned by Mrs. Hillway, of Casino, and was insured for £1300. The householder was Mr. Percy Dwyer, who…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Fire in Hold Union Company's Steamer Lyttelton (N.z.)
A fire was discovered to-day in No. 3 hold of the Union Company's steamer Navua. Dense smoke was seen coming from a hatch. After 40…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Fire at School. Boys' Hurried Exit. Building Destroyed. Mysterious Outbreak. Melbourne
Cuthbertson House, one of the main residential sections of the Geelong Church of England Grammar School, was completely destroyed by fire at an early hour this morning…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Cottage Burnt Out Gundagai
A weatherboard cottage, owned by Mr. S. Young, and occupied by his son Alick, was completely destroyed by fire last night. There was no one…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Fire on a Steamer
WELLINGTON (N.Z.), Thursday. A [?]ire was found in No. 3 hold when the steamer Nav[?]a berthed at Ly[?]leton. Dense volumes of smoke issued…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Serious Bush Fires. Temora
Big bush fires are raging in the Mimosa district. J. Cartwright has lost 1300 acres, and T. A, Fitzpatrick between 20,000 and 30,000 acres. Numbers of men are fighting the flames,…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Fire at Petersham Bakery Burnt Out Shops Damaged
A fire in Parramatta-road, Petersham, at 1 a.m. to-day. caused damage which is estimated at £10,000. Boss and Sons's bakery was burnt out, and…
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A fire which began in the premises of Joseph Boss and Son, pastrycooks and bakers, of 256 Parramatta-road, Petersham, soon…
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What might have been a serious [?] at Darlinghurst last night, was [?] by the prompt attention of [?]…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →In Apple Blossom Time. Author of "Cleansing Fires," "in the Balance," "Hope, My Wife," "Violet Duruatan," etc., etc. [All Rights Reserved.]
"Well, my dear, I am sure you are most useful here. You are such a favourite with the other young people, too; and you have plenty of recreation and amusement."…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Sisters As Rivals Pauline Frederick Drama "Smouldering Fires"
A business-woman, her younger sister, and a youthful male-employee, figured in the rather unusual version of the "eternal triangle," featured in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire Destroys Well-known Petersham Bakery
Boss and Sons' bakery, in Parramatta-road, Petersham, was destroyed by fire early yesterday morning. Damage is estimated at £10,000. An oven…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →New Films. "Smouldering Fires."
In point of dramatic strength, "Smouldering Fires" is undoubtedly the finest picture that has appeared here for some time. It is one of the few films one could see again with as…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Petersham Fire. Extensive Damage
A fire which had its origin in the bakery of Joseph Ross and Sons, at 256 Parramatta-road, Petersham, on Saturday morning caused extensive damage. It gutted two shops and…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Four Shops Gutted Big Blaze at Geurie No Water Supply Wellington
Gourie suffered tho biggest fire in its history last night, when Rosenberg's Buildings were completely destroyed by fire. They were of brick,…
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