Fire at Napier. Lockhart
A fire occurred at Mr. and Mrs. P. Leach's residence at Napier on Saturday afternoon. Two rooms, containing new furniture were destroyed. Volunteer workers did well to save…
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Car on Fire Narrandera
A. Nash car, driven by Messrs. W. Eve and S. Langham, jun., caught fire on the Le[?] Narrande[?] Road, about six miles from Narrandera. The car was destroyed,…
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A chariot with two grey steeds was discovered--and captured--by these children when they rushed to see the fire at Alexandria yesterday…
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An explosion in a room used for the storage of picture show films destroyed a brick cottage at Wallsend, belonging to Mr. J. S. Phelan, and reels of film…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Fires in Township. Five Buildings Destroyed. Hospital Endangered. Griffith
A disastrous fire occurred early this morning at Yenda, a township 12 miles from Griffith, on the irrigation area, when four of the main business promises were totally…
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THE big city business area bounded by Market, Druitt, Clarence, and York street was threatened by the fire…
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At Fire Headquarters last night a farewell dinner was tendered to Mr. H. Skalton, formerly fourth officer, and Mr.H. Dawes, formerly station officer…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Tramcar on Fire. Passengers Alight Hurriedly
A tram car of the double-set type, outward bound from the city, and travelling along Goorge-Street, suddenly caught fire when opposite Hunter-street, city, last night…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Steamer Cairnhill. Flour Damaged by Fire
A cable has been received by the Sydney Marine Underwriters and Salvage Association stating that the British steamer Cairnhill, en route from…
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A building, 75 feet by 100 feet, at the Sterling Varnish Works, Alexandria, was destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon…
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It is estimated that damage to the extent of $50,000 was done by fire and water at the outbreak at Aberdeen House, Clarence street, near…
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Two men were painfully burned and others had narrow escapes when a fire broke out at the Sterling Varnish Coy's works, Alexandria yesterday afternoon. The picture shows the firemen at work. When the flames were vanquished.--The Wreckage after the fire at the Sterling Varnish Coy's works yesterday. An explosion blew out one end of a shed…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Disastrous Fire. Eight Firms Suffer. Wellington (N.z.)
A-flre in the business portion of the Marineparade, Wairoa, early this morning destroyed premises occupied by Storey, auctioneer; Stairman, bootmaker; Howell, confectioner;…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Engine Spark Starts Big Fire Sheep Destroyed Albury
A spark from the mail train yesterday is believed to have started the fire which destroyed about 20 miles of country between…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Alexandria Fire. Varnish Works. Extensive Damage. Two Men Injured
Although it was extinguished with remarkable rapidity, a fire, which broke out in an iron building that forms part of the varnish and paint works of the Sterling Vornlsb Co.,…
Continued on Trove, page 16 →Real Fire Fighters Comrades Bid Adieu Social at Headquarters
To wish "bon voyage'' to Messrs. H. Skelton, late fourth officer, and Mr. H. Dawes, who have retired from active fire-fighting after 35 and 45 years'…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Shops Ablaze Two Destroyed Fire-fighters' Task Griffith
Two buildings were totally destroyed and several others damaged by fire at Yenda early this morning. Volunteers, with only…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Disastrous Fire Spectators Powerless Buildings Destroyed Wellington (N.z.)
A fire at Wairoa (Hawkes Bay) destroyed eight business premises. Only the brick walls stopped the progress of the flames…
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Aberdeen House, a seven- storied building, at 204 Clarence Street, City, was swept by fire early this morning. The damage…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →All in Vain Water Cannot Quench Flames Board Mills Fire Melbourne
Though water has been poured on the burning stores of rags, pulp and straw at the Commonwealth Board Mills since early last night,…
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