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Illawarra · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1902

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Fire!

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 9 August 1902 · page 2

The alarm of fire was raised yesterday morning. On investigation the trouble [?] located in a bedroom over the [?] premises of Messrs. Beford and Co…

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Fire Outbreak

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 9 August 1902 · page 11

On Friday forenoon the bed curtains in a room in Mr. C. Bedford's house, Crown-street, were ignited by contact with a jet of gas light, and in a few…

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Fire Extinguishing

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Tuesday 12 August 1902 · page 3

ON Friday last a fire-extinguishing demonstration was given by Mr. A. H. Prince, representative of Messrs. Hebblewhite and Co., of Sydney, in the vicinity of the sale…

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"Kilfvre." a Wonderful Fire Extinguisher

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 13 August 1902 · page 2

ON Friday afternoon the Mayor of Kiama and many leading citizens assembled at the saleyards to witness a demonstration of the 'Kilfyre'…

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Fire Insurance

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 20 August 1902 · page 2

FOR some time past Mr. P. O. Davies (who is acting as Secretary for the insurance agents in Kiama) has been in communication with the Fire…

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Fire

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 17 September 1902 · page 2

On Friday night a cottage owned by Mr. J. W. Elliot and occupied by Mr. W. Hazleton was totally destroyed by fire, together with most of the contents. The…

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FIRE. (To the Editor)

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 17 September 1902 · page 2

SIR,—Kindly allow me a little space in your column today attention to the very great neglect of these who are responsible for the lack of proper appliances for…

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Fire Inquest

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 20 September 1902 · page 11

On Thursday, the Coroner opened an inquest at Bode's Hotel, regarding a fire on 12th September, which destroyed premises at Fairy Meadow, owned by…

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Fire Inquest

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 24 September 1902 · page 2

The adjourned inquiry into the ori[?] the fire at Fairy Meadow, by which cottage owned by J. W. Elliott was burned down on the 12th instant, was re-opened at…

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Corrimal Colliery Fire. Outbreak Well in Hand

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 24 September 1902 · page 2

Quite a sensation was caused in Wollongong on Saturday morning when the news was noised aboard that the Corrimal pit was on fire. Naturallu such intelligence…

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Fire Inquest

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 27 September 1902 · page 16

The adjourned inquest, into the circ[?] attending Hazelton's fire, at Fairy Meadow, on 12th July, was continued on Monday. The following…

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Corrimal Pit Fire

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 27 September 1902 · page 9

Some consternation was caused throughout the district on Saturday morning, when word was passed round that a fire had broken out in the…

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Fire in Corrimal Pit

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Saturday 11 October 1902 · page 11

On Sunday, Mr. Shepherd, the under-manager, noticed near the site of the late fire something of mist for which he could not account. Next day…

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Corrimal Mine Fire. The Second Outbreak. Not Yet Extinguished. the Work Very Difficult

Illawarra Mercury · Saturday 11 October 1902 · page 2

Latest particulars yesterday from the scene of the fire at the Corrimal Colliery shows that the outbreak is more serious than was at first anticipated. The fire was…

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Current Events. Bush Fires

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 19 November 1902 · page 2

Within the last few days bush fires have been raging in the vicinity of Stanwell Park. AMERICAN VISITORS…

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A Fire King Dead

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Saturday 13 December 1902 · page 5

Mr. James Shand who for many years occupied a senior position in the firm of Shand, Mason and Co., are appliance manufacturers died at…

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Fire at Eden. ILLAWARRA S.N. Company's Stores Destroyed

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 17 December 1902 · page 2

The Illawarra S.N. Company's stores at Edon wharf were destroyed by fire early on Friday morning. The fire was seen at about 2 a.m. by carriers camped in the…

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Fire Brigade

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 24 December 1902 · page 4

Ever popular amongst firemen and guests, the Fire Brigade annual dinner on Thursday last did not depart from its usual rate of excellence. Eighteen…

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Fire

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 31 December 1902 · page 2

On Boxing night a fire broke out in the kitchen of Mr. Stoyles' residence in Cornimal-street. Owing to the prompt action of the neighbours, the outbreak was got under…

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Our Fire Brigade at Albury

Illawarra Mercury · Wednesday 31 December 1902 · page 2

Six members of the local fire brigade, journeyed to Albury on Xmas day, to take part in the competition held there. On account of not having a full team, they…

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