Late Telegrams. Bridge on Fire. Melbourne Express Dashes Through. SYDNEY
Daily Observer · Thursday 13 May 1920 · page 1
When the first division of the Sydney-Melbourne express was a few miles from Henty yesterday the driver noticed a column of smoke issuing from the side…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Life in Berlin. Tinned Food, Candlelight, Unmade Beds, Gun-fire
Daily Observer · Saturday 15 May 1920 · page 7
Cold food, mostly out of tins. Beds not[?] made, or bedrooms or boots cleaned for a week. Electric light and water only on…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Using Fire Alarms
Daily Observer · Tuesday 18 May 1920 · page 1
When anyone uses a fire alarm they generally do so in a great hurry. Often they do not stop to read or think of the instructions about the right way to call…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire Causes £10,000 Damage. Sydney
Daily Observer · Wednesday 19 May 1920 · page 3
A lira at Ball's furniture factory. Marrickville, last night, was responsible for damage estimated at £10,000. […
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Recent Fire at the West
The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 May 1920 · page 2
Mr. R. Shepherd, of the Board of Fire Commissioners, has written to the Town Council in the following terms: "A fire recently occurred…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire Alarm
Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 24 May 1920 · page 2
Another alarm of fire occurred in Balo Street, a the Lyceum Picture Show about midday. Fortunately there was very little damage done,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Big Fire. Rope Works Destroyed. SYDNEY
Daily Observer · Friday 28 May 1920 · page 2
A spark from a railway lococotive is believed to have been the cause of a fire which destroyed the rope works of Albert Berryman, at Marrickville,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Dog Averts Tragedy. Gives Warning of Fire. Old Hotel Destroyed. COLLARENEBRI
Daily Observer · Saturday 29 May 1920 · page 2
One of the oldest land marks on the Upper Barwon disappeared on Wednesday morning, when the Mogil Mogil hotel was completely destroyed by fire. The lessee…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Big Blaze at Wee Waa
The North Western Courier · Monday 31 May 1920 · page 2
On Saturday morning last an outbreak of fire took place at Wee Waa in the main street, as a result of which seven premises were destroyed. These…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mogil Hotel Burned. Dog Gives Warning of Fire
The North Western Courier · Monday 31 May 1920 · page 2
One of the oldest land marks on the Upper Barwon disappeared on Wednesday morning, when the Mogil Mogil hotel was destroyed by fire. The…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at Manilla. Hairdresser's Shop Destroyed Others Damaged. MANILLA
Daily Observer · Monday 31 May 1920 · page 2
A hairdresser's shop, kept by Mr. Ernest Morris, was destroyed by fire early on Saturday morning. The loss was heavy, as the building was only partially…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Big Fire at Wee Waa. Seven Buildings Destroyed. Damage Fully £10,000. Wee Waa
Daily Observer · Monday 31 May 1920 · page 2
A big lire occurred at 5 o'clock this morning in the main, street and totally consumed: Spencer and Collelt's general store…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire
Manilla Express · Tuesday 1 June 1920 · page 3
A fire occurred about 3 am on Saturday Mr Dover, who lives at the Imperial Hotel opposite discovered the outbreak. He had been to the dance, and…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Tamworth Fire Station. Sleeping Quarters Provided
Daily Observer · Thursday 3 June 1920 · page 2
In connection with the request of the Tamworth Town Council that sleeping accommodation be provided for three firemen at the Fire Station, a letter was read at…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at Balmain. Fireman Seriously Burnt. SYDNEY
Daily Observer · Friday 4 June 1920 · page 2
Station Officer Gemini, of Rozelle Fire Station, had a startling experience this morning, his clothes bursting into flames as he was returning from a fire…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fatal Shooting. Police Fire "Over their Heads." SYDNEY
Daily Observer · Friday 4 June 1920 · page 2
The name of the youth fatally shot near Flemington stockyards last night was Reginald Staples, aged 16, who was employed at the Homebush Abattoirs…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Another Wee Waa Fire
The North Western Courier · Monday 7 June 1920 · page 3
The Empire Picture Theatre at Wee Waa, which was narrowly saved during the recent fire there, was burnt to the ground at 2 a.m. on Sunday…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →More Fight and Fires. Bombs in Usec. LONDON
Daily Observer · Monday 7 June 1920 · page 2
Mr. Churchill states that the military in Ireland are using 28 aeroplanes and 40 tanks in patrol work…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Another Wee Waa Fire Picture show Destroyed. Wee Waa
Daily Observer · Tuesday 8 June 1920 · page 2
Underwood's picture theatre was burnt out completely early yesterday morning. The insurance amounts to 1100 on the building, and 150 on the films. There is no…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at Lithgow. Damage at Small Arms Factory
Daily Observer · Wednesday 9 June 1920 · page 2
A sericus fire broke out in the toolroom at the Small Arms Factory, and before it would be extinguished by the factory and local fire brigades…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →