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Fires & bushfires, 1894

1,686 stories in Sydney's papers · page 45 of 85

Fire at Marrickvillc

Evening News · Monday 23 July 1894 · page 5

A fire occurred at Marrickville-road at noon to-day, which resulted in the distruction of some workshops, the property of Mr. J. J. Thomas, damage being done to…

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Fire in Crown-street

The Australian Star · Monday 23 July 1894 · page 6

At a quarter-past 4 this morning the alarm of fire was raised from 433 Crown-street, a private dwelling occupied by James Tannie. A contingent of men and a hydrant…

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The Shearing Sheds. An Alleged Fire

The Australian Star · Monday 23 July 1894 · page 6

Some days ago it was reported that the wool shed at Marrar Station, in the Coolabah district, New South Wales, had been destroyed by fire. That report was…

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New Zealand. Fatal Fire at Dunedin

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 23 July 1894 · page 5

AUCKLAND, Saturday.--A woman named Ada Lippert, licensee of the Scotia Hotel, North Dunedin, has been burned to death. On going to bed last night she left the…

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Fires

The Australian Star · Tuesday 24 July 1894 · page 8

At about ten minutes to 9 last night there was a call to the Grosvenor Hotel, where a fire had broken out. A contingent of men from the north…

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Last Night's Fires

Evening News · Tuesday 24 July 1894 · page 2

Shortly after 9 o'clock last night a fire occurred in a loft over a stable at the residence of Mr. Geoffrey Fairfax, Elaine, Double Bay. It was not until 9.22 p.m…

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Fires. Four Shops Burned at Marrickville

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 24 July 1894 · page 4

At 12.47 p.m. yesterday a fire broke out in the workshop attached to the upholstering establishment of J.J. Thomas, Marrickville-road, Marrickville. The fire was…

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Fire at the Grosvenor Hotel

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 24 July 1894 · page 4

The M.F.B. was, at 8.39 p.m. yesterday, called to a fire at the Grosvenor Hotel. A lighted candle came into contact with the window curtains in a front room on…

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Stables on Fire at Double Bay

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 24 July 1894 · page 4

At 9.22 p.m. yesterday a fire broke out in the stables attached to the residence of Mr. Geoffrey Fairfax, Elaine, Double Bay. The M.F.B. were alarmed, and attended. The…

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Fire in a Wool Cargo. Auckland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 24 July 1894 · page 5

Several bales of wool on board the Gothic, while being put in the hold were found to be heated. An examination showed that the centres of the bales were scorched, and that in a few days…

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Municipal Matters. Paddington. Fire Alarms. Overdue Rates

The Australian Star · Tuesday 24 July 1894 · page 3

The ordinary fortnightly meeting of the Paddington Council was held last night, when there were present:--Aldermen Tom George (Mayor), Clampett, Usher, W…

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Ship on Fire. Burning of the Faraway. Danger to Property

The Australian Star · Tuesday 24 July 1894 · page 4

A most imposing spectacle from all parts of Fore Jackson last night was the burning of the old Faraway, formerly the quarantine hulk at Little Manly. Kerosene Bay was…

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Fire at Marrickville. [Some of the Following Items Appeared in Our Late Editions Yesterday.] £700 DAMAGE

Evening News · Tuesday 24 July 1894 · page 5

Shortly before noon yesterday a fire was discovered in the workshop of Mr. J. J. Thomas, upholsterer, Marrickville-road. Constable Simpson acquainted through…

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Fire Alarms--paddington

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 25 July 1894 · page 3

At a meeting of the Paddington Council held on Monday a communication was received from the Metropolitan Fire Brigade stating that fire alarms had been erected…

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Destructive Fire at Blackall

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 25 July 1894 · page 4

BLACKALL, Tuesday.--A destructive fire occurred this morning. At 2 o'clock the Bareoo Hotel was found to be on fire, and the flames spread to Tolano s and Hughes's…

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Municipal Notes. Fire Station Desired at Marrickville

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 25 July 1894 · page 3

A petition, signed by 45 residents of the borough, was received by the Marrickville Council at its meeting on Monday, in which it was desired to bring under the earnest…

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Fire from Heaven

Evening News · Thursday 26 July 1894 · page 7

Prometheus has the reputation of bringing fire down from heaven, and the connection with lightning is obvious; but this may have arisen from the early men…

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A Fire in Washington

Evening News · Thursday 26 July 1894 · page 4

LONDON, July 25.—By a fire at Washington, United States, yesterday, 150 horses (? houses) were destroyed…

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Fire in Washington. London, July 25

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 26 July 1894 · page 5

By a fire which occurred in Washington yesterday 150 horses (? houses) were destroyed…

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Disastrous Fire. In Washington City. Damage £1,500,000. London, July 25

The Australian Star · Thursday 26 July 1894 · page 5

A telegram from Washington, the capital of the United States, states that a disastrous fire has occurred there. No less than 150 houses have been…

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