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Illawarra · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1894

13 stories in Illawarra's papers

Inquest on a Fire at Jamberoo. an Open Verdict Returned. the Jury Sit for Fifteen Hours and a Half

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 17 February 1894 · page 2

ON Wednesday last the District Coroner (Ohas. Cameron, Esq., J.P.), hold aninquestion at Jamb[?] on the remains of a fire that occurred Saturday night last…

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The Fire Brigades Law

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 15 May 1894 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly on Thursday last, Mr. A. Campbell, M.P., directed the attention of the Government to the necessity for an amendment in…

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The Fire Brigades Law

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 17 May 1894 · page 4

In the Legislative Assembly on Thursday last, Mr. A. Campbell, M.P., directed the attention of the Government to the necessity for an amendment…

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Fire at Nowra

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 19 June 1894 · page 2

A block of wooden buildings in Junction street. Nowra, occupied by Seryis general storekeeper; J. Gibson, tinsmith; Misses Bindon, Milliners ; and Locko, fruiterer…

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Round the Camp-fire

Illawarra Mercury · Thursday 9 August 1894 · page 3

We were camped for the night on the banks of the Yellowstone. By we I mean Troop B of the—th U.S. Cavalry. Several of the teamsters were discussing…

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Bush Fires. Outbreak in the Berry District

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 14 August 1894 · page 2

Several bush fires broke out throughout the Berry district late on Friday evening, and caused much anxiety. One fire occurred a mile north of the town, in…

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Great Fire in Sydney. the Damage Estimated at £25,000. a Fireman Killed

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 4 September 1894 · page 2

On Saturday night at 7 o'clock a fire completely gutted the warehouse of Messrs. John Lawler and Sons, 606 to 612 George street, Sydney, doing damage estimated at…

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A Dwelling House in Kiama on Fire

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 8 September 1894 · page 2

Between 5 and 6 o'clock yesterday morning an alarm of fire was given in Shoalhaven street, and several persons were promptly out of doors. The scene of the…

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Narrow Escapes From Fire. the Jamberoo Post Office and Store. Incendiarism Suspected

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 8 September 1894 · page 2

Intense excitement prevailed in Jamberoo on Monday last, when it became known that the post office and Mr. Nelson's store had a narrow escape from being destroyed…

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Fire Prevention and Extinction. Cheap Appliances—kiama Can Have a Fire Brigade

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 25 September 1894 · page 2

The want of fire appliances is a source of trouble and danger to every town. Kiama is so situated that should a fire. break out at the head of Terralong street…

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Insurance Companies and Fire Brigades

Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 6 October 1894 · page 2

ON Thursday Mr. Brunker, in reply to Mr. Archibald Campbell (who suggested legislation to compel insurance companies to support country fire brigades as well…

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Bush Fires in the Country

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 15 November 1894 · page 4

A telegram from Berry on Monday says :—A bush fire broke out yesterday evening a short distance in the rear of the township and near Mr. J. Roote's…

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Fire Insurance Trade Unionism

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Thursday 22 November 1894 · page 4

Suburban and country property holders will not by pleased to hear (says the " St. George's Advocate") that the blessings (?)of the Sydney Insurance…

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