Cronulla Fire Brigade
The recently formed Cronulla Fire Brigade Recreation Club hedl its first public function on Friday evening, the 6th February, in the form of a…
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Two Escape Excitement at Fire Over Balcony
Considerable damage was done to dried fruits and other goods when a fire occurred at the premises of B. Callose and Sons, importers, of…
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The police are inquiring into a fire in a weatherboard cottage in Trevor-street Telarah, owned by Mr. David Stevenson, of Belmont, Firemen found one room ablaze. The flames…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Gossip From Everywhere Seventy Seven Years' Service -- Survivor of Scott's Party At the Wrong Picnic -- Game Lasted Eight Years. Six Sisters Over Seventy -- Australian Flying Machine -- Fire at the Fire Station -- Frank McKehna's Luck. Only One Left
WHEN Admiral Evans leaves in May, there will remain in Australia only one survivor of Commander Scott's ill[?]ated South Polar expedition--Jimmie…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →BUSHFIRES. Outbreaks in Victoria. MELBOURNE
Several bushfires occurred in various parts of Victoria yesterday and to-day, but no serious damage is reported. Two Wapiti aeroplanes, piloted by officers of…
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Almost overcome by smoke, Mr. and Mrs. Heatherington had to leave by a window and cross a balcony to the house next door when a fire…
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PAIN always claims right of way. And pain is always a problem. The New Zealand catastrophe hurts, everybody. It cuts into the consciousness of the entire community and…
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Much damage was done to the stock of B. Callose and Sons, Italian warehousemen, Haymarket, by fire on Saturday. Owing to the congested nature of the locality the firemen…
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Dense smoke from a fire in Edwards and Son's furniture factory, Nixon Street, Surry Hills, on Saturday morning forced Mr. and. Mrs. Heatherig…
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Just as divine service ended on February 1 aboard the Maloja shortly after leaving Bombay for England from Austinlla, the fire alarm sounded Many passengers, believing…
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A fire broke out at the refreshment rooms occupied by Mr. E. T. Leseberg at 2 o'clock this morning entirely destroying the premises. Damage is estimated to be about £1600. The…
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WEST MAITLAND, Sunday. -- An unsuccessful attempt to blow the safe at Styman Bros.' store in Swan Street, Morpeth, shortly after…
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A fire which broke out at Styivam Brothers' store, Morpeth, this morning, is believed to have been caused by safe-breakers. Gelignite had been used by thieves, who…
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JUST as Divine service ended on board the P. and O. steamer Maloja on February 1, shortly after leaving Bombay, the fire alarm…
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A fire broke out yesterday in the bunkers of the freighter Uffington Court, in Athol Bight. It was still smouldering at a late hour last night, but is not considered dangerous…
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Last night a fire broke out at Coolanga Cottage, owned by Mr. J. Gallop, Kanimbla-street. The Are had apparently been burning for some time when the call was made, for…
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AUCKLAND, Monday. -- Seventy-five sailors from warships were rushed by motor-boat to-night to a disastrous city fire…
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A fire last night destroyed the home of Mr. Harry Warhurst. The contents were also burnt. At the time of the fire the family was in Urana, which is three and a hall miles…
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Tmeves attempting to blow open a safe at the grocery and bakery premises of Styman Bros, at Morpeth, are believed to have caused a fire which resulted in nearly £1000 worth of…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Big Fires. Four Buildings Destroyed. Sailors Assist Brigades. Auckland (N.z.)
The most destructive fire in Auckland for several years occurred to-night almost in the heart of the city in a business block extending from Hobson-street to Federal-street…
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