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Fires & bushfires, 1897

1,731 stories in Sydney's papers · page 29 of 87

Fatal Fire Near Singlkton Singleton

The Australian Star · Thursday 15 April 1897 · page 5

News was received at the Singleton police station yesterday morning to the effect that a half-caste had been burned to death on the previous night in Mr. N…

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Fire in the Mounted Police Stables

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 April 1897 · page 5

A fire was discovered about 2 o'clock this morning in the mounted police stables at the rear of the military barracks, on St. Kilda-road. The stables were destroyed, and three horses perished…

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Fire at Berrigan. Extensive Damage. BERRIGAN

The Australian Star · Thursday 15 April 1897 · page 5

A very disastrous fire which occurred here on Tuesday night resulted in the destruction of eight shops, the total loss amounting to about £3000. The…

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Disastrous Fire at Berrigan. Eight Shops Destroyed

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 15 April 1897 · page 5

BERRIGAN, Wednesday.--One of the most disastrous fires known in this district occurred last night in Berrigan. Shortly after 11 o'clock an alarm was raised that Drohan's hairdresser's shop…

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Fire at Berrigan. Fight Shops Destroyed. Berrigan

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 15 April 1897 · page 5

One of the most disastrous fires ever known about [?] part occurred last night in Berrigan after most of the townspeople had retired. Shortly after 11 o'clock an alarm was raised, and it was found that…

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Big Fire at Berrigan. Eight Shops Destroyed. £3000 DAMAGE

Evening News · Thursday 15 April 1897 · page 6

BERRIGAN, Thursday.—Shortly after 11 o'clock on Tuesday night a fire boke out in a shop occupied by Mr. Dehan, as a hairaressing saloon and news-agency, and later on proved to be one of the most…

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A Fatal Fire

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 16 April 1897 · page 3

SINGLETON, Thursday.--A house at Ravensworth, occupied by a man named Wolfgang, was destroyed by fire early yesterday morning, and a half-caste man named Robert Forrest, who…

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Fire at Glen Innes. Glen Innes

The Australian Star · Friday 16 April 1897 · page 6

A most disastrous fire occurred on the premises owned by Mr. J. Worthington, Glencoe. The house and contents were completely destroyed, and £175…

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Fires

The Cumberland Free Press · Saturday 17 April 1897 · page 5

Captain Mitchell, who by-the way is vice-president of the Firemen's Association and the S.M.P. Co's Fire Brigade has received two calls to duty. The first came from Albert-road,…

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A Large Fire

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 April 1897 · page 7

A large fire occurred at Midland Junction to-day, resulting in the destruction of five business places. Comparatively nothing was saved. The damage is estimated at £2000…

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Fire at a Famous Shipyard

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 17 April 1897 · page 8

A disastrous fire broke out in the works of the Fairfield Engineering and Shipbuilding Company, Govan (formerly known as Messrs. John Elder and Co.), on the morning of 4th February. The…

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Fire at Glen Innes. Glen Innes

The Australian Star · Saturday 17 April 1897 · page 6

A most disastrous fire occurred on the premises owned by Mr. J. Worthington, Glencoe. The house and contents were completely destroyed, and £175…

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The Fire Brigade

Truth · Sunday 18 April 1897 · page 4

THE resolution of the Fire Brigades Board, communicated to the Government, without reference, it is understood, to the bead of the Brigade, to import a 'third in…

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An Ex-champion Sculler. Edward Trickett Now a Blood and Fire Salvationist

Sunday Times · Sunday 18 April 1897 · page 9

The recently published news that Miss Ada Ward, the well-known actress, has forsaken the stage and become a member of the Salvation Army, lends interest to the…

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Country News. Fire at Mittagong. Mittagong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 19 April 1897 · page 5

A large fire occurred at Mr. M'Callum's coach building establishment early this morning. The Bowral Fire Brigade came over. A large portion of the contents was saved, but the building, which was built…

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Fire at Mittagong. a Coach Factory Destroyed. MITTAGONG

The Australian Star · Monday 19 April 1897 · page 6

A fire broke out here early yesterday morning, and the Easter morning was heralded in by one of the most disastrous conflagrations which the town has…

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Melbourne Matters. Holiday Attractions. Fire at Parliament House. The Druids' Demonstration--A Sensation in the Streets. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Monday 19 April 1897 · page 6

Perfect holiday weather prevails. The annual gala of the Ancient Order of Druids at the Exhibition attracted enormous crowds. The grand…

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Fire at Mittagong. a Coach Factory Destroyed. MITTAGONG

The Australian Star · Tuesday 20 April 1897 · page 6

A fire broke out here early yesterday, morning, and the Easter morning was heralded in by one of the most disastrous conflagrations which the town has…

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Engagement at Karya. the Greeks at Salonica. Artillery Fire From Opposite Hillsides. Both Forces Lose Heavily

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 20 April 1897 · page 5

LONDON, Monday.--Nine Turkish battalions fought against 15,000 Greek troops at Kurya, a village in Greece, heavy artillery fire being concurred from opposite bill…

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Melbourne Matters. Holiday Attractions. Fire st Parliament House. The Druids' Demonstration--A Sensation in the Streets. MELBOURNE

The Australian Star · Tuesday 20 April 1897 · page 6

Perfect holiday weather prevails. The annual gala of the Ancient Order of Druids at the Exhibition attracted enormous crowds. The grand…

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