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Fires & bushfires, 1911

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Fire at Narrabri. Damage Estimated at £30,000 SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 29 December 1911 · page 2

A big fire occurred at Narrabri last night, completely destroying a number of the principal hotels and business premises in the centre of the…

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Picture Show Tragedy. Fire Causes Panic. Children Crushed to Death. Berlin

Daily Advertiser · Friday 29 December 1911 · page 2

At a cinematograph entertainment, in the East End of Berlin a film ignited and caused a panic among the audience, who made a rush for the…

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Fire in Motor Garage. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 December 1911 · page 4

Stephen's motor garage at Willoughby was totally destroyed by fire this morning. Two motor-cars were also destroyed…

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Fire Fighters. Improvement of Conditions. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 December 1911 · page 4

The Fire Brigades Board in addition to an increase of pay, have extended the annual leave of first, second, third, and fourth-class firemen…

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Destructive Fire. Wool Scouring Works Ruined. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 December 1911 · page 4

Elliott's wool-scouring works at Botany, which were destroyed by fire last night, present a desolate appearance. The machinery used in the…

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Destructive Fire Wool Scour Destroyed. Damage of £20,000. SYDNEY

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 30 December 1911 · page 2

A fire broke out early this morning at the wool works of Thomas Elliott and Co., Botany, and owing to the inflammable nature of the building and…

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