Bunnerong Power House Fire Destroys Store-room Sydney
A fire destroyed a store-room at the city council's electricity power house at Bunnerong late last night. Huge stacks of coal also caught fire, but the…
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Fires & bushfires, 1930
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Fire at Upper Sturt Stables Destroyed at Sir J. Symon's Residence Adelaide
The historic home of Sir Josiah Symon, "Manoah," at Upper Start, was threatened with destruction by a mysterious fire in the stables…
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Officers and firemen of the Central Brigade who were successful in passing a recent examination—the first to be held in Broken Hill—were…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Bosh Fires in W.A. Worst Ever Known Perth
Although it is impossible at present to attempt to assess the damage caused by the bush fires which during the past few days have raged in districts as…
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At 3.10 o'clock this morning the Central Fire Brigade received a call to the rear of the F[?]at Service Garage in Gawler-place. On arrival it was…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →An Adelaide Fire Printing Works Destroyed Women Rescued by Ladders From Adjoining Building Adelaide
Three women were rescued by ladders when a fierce blaze occurred in the heart of the city just before midnight last night. They were Mrs…
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On the occasion of the last rain in Droken Hill District Fire Officer Smith and other officers occupying the top rooms at the Fire Station were…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire Damages Shop Occupants' Narrow Escape Sydney
A fire broke out in a grocer's shop at Mascot early this morning, and Mrs. Elizabeth Williams was just able to rescue her four children and make…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire at Kooringa Some Buildings Destroyed Kooringa
While flames were travelling along the ceiling Miss Motley, solicitor's clerk, climbed through the office window and helped a constable to save…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire at Barwon Head Six Cabs Destroyed Melbourne
Damage estimated at £4500 was caused by a fire which totally destroyed a garage and six motor cars at North House, Barwon Head, to-day…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire in a Sydney House Owner's First Thought for a Bag Which He Saved Sydney
Awakened by choking smoke and the crackling of burning wood shortly before 1 o'clock this morning Mr. Stephen Henry Keene, of…
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At 3.55 o'clock this afternoon the South Fire Brigade responded to a call to a chimney fire in a wood and iron dwelling situated at 101…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire at Forest Lodge Man's Narrow Escape Sydney
Edward Whitton bad a narrow escape this morning when a furniture factory adjoining his home at Forest Lodge was destroyed by fire. He was…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire Near Tamworth General Store Gutted Sydney
Damage amounting to several thousands of pounds was done by a fire which destroyed Clark's general store at Currabubula, near Tamworth…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Short Circuit in Cable Causes Explosion and Fire Heavy Damage Caused Wellington (N.Z.). January 29
An explosion heard for miles followed by a fire destroyed a 35[?]t. high concrete building, and caused damage estimated at between £10,000 and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fires at a Colliery and Railway Stations Finding of Arson Sydney
A verdict of arson was returned at the inquiry at Kurri Kurri concerning fires which destroyed a building at the Hodson railway station and a signal…
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The horse stalls and motor sheds of George and Roy Waller, cartage contractors, were destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon. The building…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Victorian Grass Fire Caused by Cigarette Dropped by Motorist Melbourne
A cigarette butt dropped by a motorist caused a serious fire in the Wannon Valley, near the Grampians yesterday. About 2500 acres of grass were…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Wheat Crsps Damaged by Fire at Mount [?] Good Work by Fire Fighters Adelaide
About 100 volunteer fire fighters saved the total destruction of the wheat crops of Mr. B. Kanne[?] at Mt. Gambier on Friday. An all 15…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wheat Crops Damaged by Fire at Mount Gambier Good Work by Fire Fighters Adelaide
About 100 volunteer fire fighters saved the total destruction of the wheat crops of Mr. B. Kannerberg at Mt. Gambier on Friday. In all 15…
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