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Fires & bushfires, 1894

1,686 stories in Sydney's papers · page 6 of 85

The Civil War in Brazil. the Steamship Coptic Under Fire. London, Jan. 13

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 15 January 1894 · page 5

During her anchorage in the harbour at Rio de Janeiro the Shaw, Savill, and Albion Company's steamer Copti[?], which has just arrived from New Zealand, was…

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Fires in the Country. Great Fire at Junee. Five Shops Destroyed. Damage £10,000

Evening News · Tuesday 16 January 1894 · page 5

JUNEE, Monday.— A large fire broke out here at 2 o'clock this morning in Lorne-street, when the premises occupied by Messrs. Newton and Ratmund, storekeepers, Smith, tobacconist, Kelly…

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Fire at Brookstown

Evening News · Tuesday 16 January 1894 · page 6

NEWCASTLE, Tuesday.— At 8 o'clock last evening the seven-roomed cottage of Mr. John King, senr., of Brookstown, near Wallsend, caught fire. On the arrival of the local fire brigade the fire…

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Fire at North Sydney

The Australian Star · Tuesday 16 January 1894 · page 5

At twenty-five minutes to 4 o'clock this morning the alarm of fire was raised at a private dwelling in Union-street, North Sydney, occupied by Charles G. Kiercker…

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Fire at North Shore

Evening News · Tuesday 16 January 1894 · page 4

At about 3.37 this morning a fire, caused by the explosion of a kerosene lamp, took place in the dwelling of C. G. Kiercker, Union-street, North Shore. The local firemen promptly…

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Fire in a Park

Evening News · Tuesday 16 January 1894 · page 5

Last evening at 9.19 the Marrickville branch of the M.F.B. received a call for a fire at Canterbury, being informed that two cottages were burning. On…

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The Country Fire at Narrandera

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 16 January 1894 · page 5

NARRANDERA, Monday.--Another destructive fire occurred here about 1 o'clock on Sunday morning, when the general store of Mr. John Ferrier was destroyed. The alarm…

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Fire Near Gosford. Gosford

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 January 1894 · page 5

A fire occurred late last night or early this morning, whereby the residente of Mr. David Tuck, with its contents, was totally destroyed. The house was of weatherboard, and situated at Green Point, some…

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Large Fire in London. London, Jan. 15

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 January 1894 · page 5

The premises of Mr. Joseph Thorley, cattle-food manufacturer, situated in the Caledonian-road, London, have been burned down. The damage is estimated…

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Destructive Fire at Junee. Damage, £10,000

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 16 January 1894 · page 5

JUNEE, Monday.--A large fire broke out at 2 o'clock this morning, in Lorne- street, Junee, the promises occupied by Rapmund, storekeeper, Smith,…

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Great Fire in London. a Manufactory Destroyed

Evening News · Tuesday 16 January 1894 · page 4

LONDON, January 16.—A great fire occurred last night on the premises of Joseph Thorley, cattle food manufacturer, Thornhill Bridge, Caledonian-road, London. The damage…

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On Wheels of Fire. Now First Published. [Copyright.] Chapter XXXI.--(Continued.)

The Australian Star · Tuesday 16 January 1894 · page 2

"No, no; I'm grateful to say he doesn't. Nobody knows but you two, and--and--but there was a mistake; a gross mistake."…

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Fires in the Country. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Correspondent.) Six Business Places at Junee Destroyed. Junee

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 16 January 1894 · page 7

A fire tooks out about a quarter-past 2 this morning in the centre of the town, destroving six business places, situated in Lorne auu Lisgar streets. The places consumed include J. Rapmund's large general…

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Stuck U P. ' (All Rights Reserved.) Chapter Xx, This Bush Fire

Referee · Wednesday 17 January 1894 · page 7

WHEN Kitty heard the truth about Donelly's death from flarris' story she know what it meant to Ned. She thought it a just retribution upon…

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On Wheels of Fire. Now First Published. [Copyright.] Chapter Xxxiii "Tis He

The Australian Star · Wednesday 17 January 1894 · page 2

On leaving the house Ada and Stella slowly sauntered along the terrace, with its lichen- covered balustrades, its wide flight of worn steps and antique…

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Terrible Disaster in China. a Temple on Fire. Three Hundred' Persons Crushed to Death

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 17 January 1894 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday. -- A terrible disaster has occurred at Ningpo, an important Chinese city and seaport. The temple of Ma Tsupu, one of the…

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On Wheels of Fire. Now First Published. [Copyright.] Chapter Xxxiii.-- (Continued.)

The Australian Star · Thursday 18 January 1894 · page 2

"It's false !" cried out Jacob. "I am not likely to forget such a villain as you." All his usual gentleness of character gave way before his just…

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Fires

The Australian Star · Friday 19 January 1894 · page 6

The Metropolitan Fire Brigade this afternoon had two calls to fires, which were caused by sparks alighting on shingle roofs. The first outbreak occurred at…

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Fire Brigades Board

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 19 January 1894 · page 6

The Fire Brigades' Board met on Wednesday, all the members being, present. Reports were received of the installation of a telephone fire alarm at the corner of Ferndale and Margaret streets,…

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The Late Fire at Berrigan

Evening News · Friday 19 January 1894 · page 3

BERRIGAN, Friday.—An inquiry into the cause of the late fire at Hiddle and Pretty's premises was held yesterday at the Courthouse, before Mr. W. Elliott and a special jury of 12. The…

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