Destroyed by Fire Home and Houseboat
A five-room weatherboard cottage in Dunning-streeet, Waterloo, was destroyed by fire last night while the occupier, Mrs. Elizabeth Jones, was…
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The Law Fire Escape.—Lax Regulations
The laxity of public authorities with regard to fire escape regulations in Sydney city buildings is something to give cause for alarm, and unfortunately may give such cause when…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Fatal Fire. Unsolved Mystmiy. Perth
When, on Thuraday afternoon last, the police visited the ruins of a house which had been demolished by a bush fire that swept through the North Maylands district on the previous…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Fire Returns Due by January 31
All owners, trustees, or agents for any goods or property within the Sydney fire district in respect of which premiums are paid to insurance…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Improving Your Property the Painter's Part Waterproofing, Fireproofing and Fire Extinguishing
A few formulas collated by "Hopkins" will be found most helpful on occasions. It is advisable to file these for future reference as any one of them may solve a difficult problem at…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Bush Fires Settlers' Fight Town Threatened
Heat waves mean uncomfortable days in the city, but in the country they start bush fires and mean strenuous fights for settlers…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Victoria Gets Full Share Enormous Bush Fires Timber Areas Swept Melbourne
Fanned by strong winds and aided by a temperature of 96deg., bush-fires raged in various parts of the State to-day, the most…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Blaze in Cemetery
Firemen in the suburbs were busy this morning attending to bush fires. One of the outbreaks was in the Field of Mars Cemetery, where about…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Fires in Suburbs
Yesterday heat was responsible for many bush fires and Suburban brigades were kept busy caving property in the danger…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Fires at Ryde
[?] flerce scrub fire is burning on the Buffalo Creek side of the Field of Mars cemetery, near Ryde, and men [?] no guard to prevent it from…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Unhappy Ireland. Farm Fires
A large quantity of hay and straw on the farm of Mr. J. Dower, Kilmaigue, Co. Waterford, has been destroyed by fire, and the dwelling-house was…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Blaze of Color Hyde Park Flowers
THE GREAT DISPLAY of bright hued herbaceous hibiscus flowers in Hyde Park, at the top of Market street, is a source of envious…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Coroner Is Puzzled Two Mystery Fires
A strange story lies behind the open verdict which the City Coroner returned yesterday, after inquiry into fires at a factory at…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Two Fires. in City Building. an Open Verdict
The City Coroner (Mr. H. F. W. Fletcher) concluded his inquiry yesterday into two fires which occurred on the business premises of Frank Herman Read, manufacturer, at 36…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Junee Garage Fire Junee
A fire broke out last night in the Ford garage, and several cars were damaged. One belonged to the Government, and was in use at the silo…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Fire at Holbrook. Holbroook
A fire occurred here early this morning, which destroyed a six-roomed weatherboard house and furniture, the property of Mr. John Harmer, of Holbrook. The owner was ansent…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Fire at Forbes. Extensive Damage. Forbes
Abolit 12.45 o'clock yesterday morning a fire started in a billiard-room owned by M. P. McGirr, and it quickly sproad into three adjoining businesses two of which were also…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Widespread Fires in Victoria Families Flee From Flames to Safety Melbourne
Although last night's rain had a temporary effect in arresting the spread of bush fires which have been carrying all before them in the…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Stifling Journey "Limited" Runs Hot Box on Fire
The driver of the Melbourne Limited Express was glad to got to Sydney this morning after a stifing run last night. Just after leaving Campbelltown the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fires at Parramatta 17 SINCE 9 a.m. To-day Bridge- Sleepers Alight
District Officer Gerrett and men connected with the Parramatta Fire Station had a particularly lively time during the day. They were called to…
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