Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Fires & bushfires, all years

Sydney · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1892

1,458 stories in Sydney's papers · page 30 of 73

Fires

Evening News · Friday 13 May 1892 · page 2
Also in The Daily Telegraph

A. weatherboard cottage, 238 Devonshire-street, occupied by Barney Israel, and owned by Mrs. Neild, of North Shore, took fire through some unknown cause yesterday, and before the flames…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Fire Brigades' Board

Evening News · Friday 13 May 1892 · page 3

The fortnightly meeting of the above was held on Wednesday, there being present the full board, viz.: Messrs. Charles Bovra, J.P. (chairman), W. Church, J.P. (vice-chairman), C…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Volunteer Fire Brigade

The Weekly Advance · Friday 13 May 1892 · page 3

At a meeting of the Brigade, held on Thursday, the 6th inst., the following business was transacted :— Communication from Fire Brigadee' Board…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

No. 8 Fire Brigade

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 14 May 1892 · page 6

THE regular monthly meeting of the above Brigade was held on Tuesday Evening, Captain Love presiding. It was decided to improve the sanitary…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Destructive Fire. Four Persons Killed

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 14 May 1892 · page 11

LONDON, May 9.—A destructive fire broke out at the famous oyster and supper rooms occupied by Messrs. Sinclair and Sinclair, and known as " Scott's," at the corner of…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Australian Mutual Fire Insurance Co

The Australian Star · Saturday 14 May 1892 · page 3

THE annual meeting of the Australian Mutual Fire Insurance Society was held yesterday, Mr. Wm. Heylet, J.P. (acting-chairman), presiding. The report for the 20th year…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Fire Engines Collide and Injure Two Firemen

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 14 May 1892 · page 41

On Wednesday evening a collision between two manual fire engines occurred at the corner of York and Druitt stroets, Sydney. The engines belonged to the Paddington Brewery and the…

Continued on Trove, page 41 →

Fire in George-street. a Tobacconist Burnt Out

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 16 May 1892 · page 5

About half-past 2 o'clock this morning a fire was discovered by Constable Hughes, of the Post Office, in the shop of F. Clarke, tobacconist, 390½ George-street. An alarm was sent to the Metropolitan Fire…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Blaze in Brisbane-street

The Australian Star · Monday 16 May 1892 · page 4

AT about 20 minutes, past 7 o'clock this morning a fire broke out on the promises 50 Brisbane-street, occupied by Thomas Eastwood, a brush manufacturer. Shortly…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Fire in George-street Three Shops in Flames. a Fearful Blaze Averted. The Insurances -- The Origin of the Fire a Mystery -- Prompt Action of the Brigades

The Australian Star · Monday 16 May 1892 · page 5

A FIRE, which caused a considerable amount of damage, occurred early this morning in a tobacconist's shop situated in George-street, near the Post-office. At…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Fire in George-street

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 16 May 1892 · page 5

At half-past 2 this morning fire was discovered in a tobacconist's shop in George-street, next to the National Hotel and near King-street, occupied by Mr. F. Clark. The…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

A. M. Fire Insurance Society

Evening News · Monday 16 May 1892 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Australian Mutual Fire Insurance Society was held on Friday, Mr. Wm. Hezlet, J.P., acting-chairman, presided, when the report for the 20th year, ended March…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

The Fire in George-street

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 May 1892 · page 5

The fire which broke out yesterday morning in the shop of F. Clark[?], tobacconist, 390[?] George-street. completely destroyed the contents of the shop, and did great damage to the goods of the firm of A…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Fire in George-street. Extensive Losses

Evening News · Tuesday 17 May 1892 · page 6

While doing duty in the vicinity of the General Post Office Monday morning, Constable Hughes saw flames issuing from the shop window of Mr. F. Clark's tobacco store, 390B…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

The Fire in George-street. Damage Estimated at Several Thousands of Pounds

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 May 1892 · page 5

The damage done by the fire which broke out in the premises of Mr. F. Clarke, tobacconist, No. 390[?] George-street, early Yesterday morning was found to be much…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Fire at Newtown

The Australian Star · Wednesday 18 May 1892 · page 5

AT a quarter-past 2 o'clock this morning the alarm of fire rang out in the neighborhood of Enmore-road, Newtown, and five minutes or so later a contingent of…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Fire at Greta. Greta

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 May 1892 · page 8

A fire occurred last night in a weatherboard house on the Branxton-road, occupied by James M'Ilvenie, a miner. The family were asleep at about 9.45, when Mr. M'Ilvenie was awakened by a noise of…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Sensational Shooting Case. a Constable Fires at His Superior

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 May 1892 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--A sensations shooting affray occurred at Collingwood shortly after midnight, when Constable Heffernan, an old member of the police…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Designs for a Central Fire Station in Melbourne. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 May 1892 · page 7

At a meeting of the Metropolitan Fire Brigades Board to-day the designs for a central fire station were considered. The design bearing the motto " Toujours Pr[?]t" (Smith and Johnson) was…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →