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Sydney · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1893

1,490 stories in Sydney's papers · page 59 of 75

Cable Messages. Disasters. Disastrous Storm. Terrible Fire

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 14 October 1893 · page 11

LONDON, October 3.—A severe storm has occurred at New Orleans, U.S.A., during which 25 persons were killed, and many others injured…

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Annual Meeting of No. 1. Fire Brigade, Parramatta

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 14 October 1893 · page 3

The annual meeting of the members of the. Parramatta Volunteer Fire Brigade No. 1., was held in the engine station on Tuesday evening, the 3rd inst. Capt. E. J. Love,…

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The No. 1. Fire Brigade The Annual Outing. Overland to Manly

The Cumberland Mercury · Saturday 14 October 1893 · page 3

On Saturday last the members of the No. 1. Fire Company, Parramatta, accompanied by a few friends, drove to Manly, to celebrate the Anniversary of the-Brigade. Two of Mr. O…

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Disastrous Fire. a Woolshed and Contents Burnt to the Ground. Damage Estimated at £2000

The Australian Star · Saturday 14 October 1893 · page 3

A disastrous fire occurred at North Botany yesterday afternoon at Walsh's wool store and drying shed. The Metropolitan Fire Brigado received the call at 12.15,…

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Fire at Temora

Evening News · Monday 16 October 1893 · page 5

TEMORA, Monday.—Seymour's Criterion Hotel, Hosklne-street, Temora had a narrow escape from destruction by fire at 8 o'clock on Saturday evening. It appears that the window curtains were…

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Disastrous Fire at Parkes. Five Buildings Destroyed. the A.J.S. Bank Gutted. the Fire Still Burning

Evening News · Monday 16 October 1893 · page 5

PARKES, Monday.—A disastrous fire broke out this morning at 3.30, at E. Nable and Company's tailoring premises, Clarinda-street. The fire at once spread to the premises of Messrs. E. Lewis…

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Fire Brigades' Difference

Evening News · Tuesday 17 October 1893 · page 5

NEWCASTLE Tuesday.—Some exception is being taken by the fire brigades of the district to the manner in which, the Lambton brigade proposes to disburse the sum recently…

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Fire at Parkes. Five Buildings Destroyed. PARKER

The Australian Star · Tuesday 17 October 1893 · page 8

A destructive fire occurred early yesterday morning, with the result that five buildings were completely destroyed. The flames started in a shop occupied by Nable…

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Destructive Fire at Parkes. a Bank and Several Shops Destroyed

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 17 October 1893 · page 5

PARKES, Monday.--Early this morning a fire broke out in Nable and Coy's tailoring establishment, Clarinda street. It spread with great rapidity and entirely destroyed the…

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Destructive Fire at Parkes. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Five Buildings Destroyed. Parkes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 October 1893 · page 5

A fire broke out on the promises of Noble and Co., tailors, adjoining the A.J.S. Bunk, in Clarinda-street, at 3.30 this morning. The premises of Messrs. Noble, Lowis, saddler, Best, bootmaker, and M'Guffin,…

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Great Storm in America. Many Lives Lost. a Prison Set on Fire by Lightning. London, Oct. 16

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 17 October 1893 · page 5

The Atlantic coast of the United States has been swept by a terrific storm, causing great destruction of property. Many persons were killed during the…

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American News. Sufferings at Sea. The Cyclone in the South. Duel In the States -- Murders and Outrages-- Riots and Shootings-- Fire at Chicago-- Railway Accident-- The Irving Tour

The Australian Star · Tuesday 17 October 1893 · page 5

A tramp has been arrested at Washington (Indiana), on suspicion of having murdered the five members of the Wraiton family on September 18…

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Fire at Waverley

Evening News · Wednesday 18 October 1893 · page 3

The headquarters fire station has received a report from the Waverley V.F.B stating that a fire occurred at 8 o'clock last night in the residence of Mrs. Goddard, Paul-street, Waverley…

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Fire Brigades' Difference

Evening News · Wednesday 18 October 1893 · page 6

NEWCASTLE, Tuesday.—Some exception is being taken by the fire brigades of the district to the manner in which the Lambton brigade proposes to disburse the sum recently…

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Fire at Chester Castle

Evening News · Wednesday 18 October 1893 · page 4

LONDON, October 17.—A fire broke out at Chester Castle, Chester, last night. Much damage was done to the building. Chester Castle, as it now exists, is not the old…

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The Country. Fire Brigades' Trouble at Newcastle

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 18 October 1893 · page 5

NEWCASTLE, Tuesday.--The Government recently granted £175 as a subsidy to the Lambton Fire Brigade, the members of which are organising sports to take place…

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Fire at Chester Castle. London, Oct. 17

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 October 1893 · page 5

A fire broke out last night at Chester Castle, in C[?]shire. Much damage was done to the castel…

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Newcastle Notes. Fire Brigades' Sports. Serious Colliery Accidents, NEWCASTLE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 18 October 1893 · page 5

A meeting was held on Monday night at Hamilton of delegates from the fire brigades in the district to discuss the programme of prizes issued by the Lambton Fire Brigade,…

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The Recent Fire at Parkes. (From Our Correspondent.) Parkes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 18 October 1893 · page 5

An inquiry is to take place into the cause of the fire that occurred here yesterday morning. The damage is much less than was at first estimated. The front and wa[?] of the lower portion of the ba[?]…

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Fires in the Suburbs

The Australian Star · Thursday 19 October 1893 · page 6

A fire occurred at Walsh's printing office, Parramatta-road, Leichhardt, this morning, but the damage done was slight. The most severe loss to the proprietor will be felt by…

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