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Newspaper
Hamilton Spectator
Location
Hamilton, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 10, 1891
Page
3
An enormous bush fire sweep destroyed thousands of acres across Kerrs Napier Ardomane and nearby districts. Homes, crops and sheds burned as wind drove the flames from Mount Napier toward Tarrone and Danmore with communities fighting the blaze while rain finally helped to halt the destruction.
A severe fire from Friday to Sunday ravaged large tracts between Dunkeld and Brie Brie. It scorched hundreds of acres of grassland, destroyed fencing, and threatened homesteads including Corea and Woodhouse. Dozens of workers fought flames aided by rain at times, saving some sheep and sheds while many breeding flocks and valuable stock suffered losses.
A Saturday bush fire near Strathmore spread rapidly driven by strong winds. It burned about ten miles of country from north-east to east, destroying 10 000 acres of grass and fencing and damaging crops and stock across the Caramut district. Local residents battled the blaze with plough teams and water carts, aided by responders including Mr Philip Calling and Miss De Litt, who coordinated suppression and livestock protection.
The report describes a string of fires near Portland in a windy period with several landholders worst affected. At Gora five miles away a large blaze destroyed sheds and sparked fear among residents including Mevary Willemsen and others. Cockatoo Valley saw a nearby fire challenge residents and the town’s school and disaster services. A nearby sighting of a bright glare sparked confusion as a fire moved toward Traquat and burned fencing near Belwarrs. West and south fires also flared, but fewer than the main blazes.
Fragments describe Friday and Saturday fires sweeping through Harrow district. Widespread blazes near Victoria Valley and Mirranstaton burn extensive fencing and livestock losses. Firefighting efforts by locals limit spread, with Digby bush fires also causing destruction despite strenuous help from residents.
A series of fires swept through Merino Downs and surrounding holdings, destroying fences, grass, and outbuildings. Fire spread across multiple farms including the estates of Mr. Glohta, Mr. Higgins, and Mr. Treloar, with crews saving some properties and rain briefly easing the blazes. No homes burned, but vast pasture and fencing losses were reported across Merino Downs, Hanbowrenil, and nearby stations. multiple correspondents described the rapid, northerly wind driving flames and the heavy damage to grazing areas and telegraph lines.
A chaotic police report recalls a 45 year old fire victim in Camberwell, a German suspect fined for premises offences, a murder insanity claim over a fatal assault, perjury charges in the Twist case, an inquest into a dead infant in Brightom involved, a painter assaulted by a prowler in Collingwood, and a public safety case involving Chochab and Khaslot with a jealous motive amid court proceedings.
The report notes Khaled's potential visit to clean the shop and depart. Adjournment until tomaccaw. A case against Ceant de Beaumont for obtaining jewellery by false pretenses is recorded. Wages and price shifts for various goods are listed alongside local deaths and a police hearing. A ship wreck near Sturt Point is reported with limited details and crew rescued.
Funeral arrangements announce the late Emond Broughton to be laid to rest at Mainston Cemetery. Service departs Hamilton Railway Station at one o'clock this day. Also listed are numerous named associates and business notices including Farrell FitzGerald and Albion Office offerings.
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