feb 1, 1875 - Fire at Footscray and Loss of Life - The Argus

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Edward Campbell awoke at 2 o'clock

remove furniture first and then it was noticed that Irvine's wife was not present.

John Irvine was inebriated during the time of fire, could not recall where wife was.

22 year old wife passed and it was custom to fall asleep with a burning candle.

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