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Sydney · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1901

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An Outbreak of Fire

Truth · Sunday 6 January 1901 · page 7

ABOUT 10.45 last evening a report reached TRUTH that the notorious " Wind Club " had caught fire. On arrival at 612 George-street it was found, perhaps…

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The Recent Fire

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 January 1901 · page 5
Also in The Daily Telegraph

Superintendent Webb of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, visited Newcastle yesterday at the request of the insurance companies for the purpose of inquiring into the action of the local fire brigades on…

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Fire on a Vessel

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 January 1901 · page 5

An outbreak of fire occurred at an early hour this morning on board the steamer Williams, which trades between Newcastle and Port Stephens. The Williams was yesterday placed on Callon's patent slip…

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A Warehouse on Fire

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 January 1901 · page 8

At 20 minutes past 3 yesterday morning a glare w[?] noticed on the windows of the second floor of Messrs. Davies and Bullair'B perfumery and soap warehouse situated in Clarence-street, between Market and…

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Fire in Clarence-street

The Australian Star · Monday 7 January 1901 · page 5

Early yesterday morning a fire occurred in the premises of Messrs. Davies and Belalr, indent merchants, of Clarence-street. The brigades from the headquarters and Circular…

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Fires in the City. a Music Warehouse Ablaze

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 7 January 1901 · page 8

The metropolitan fire brigades had several calls during Saturday night and ea[?]ly on Sunday morning. Shortly after 10 o'clock on Saturday night the M.F.B. were summoned to Milbuurne's Music…

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Another Fire in the City

The Australian Star · Monday 7 January 1901 · page 5

On Saturday evening about 10 o'clock considerable excitement was caused in George street by the outbreak of a fire in the music warehouse of Mesrs. Johnstone and Co., at…

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Bush Fires. Another Outbreak Near Henty. Several Farmers Burnt Out

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 8 January 1901 · page 6

HENTY, Monday.--Another disastrous hush fire broke out on Sunday morning on "Wallandool Station, in the neighborhood of Mr. Riddle's farm, which was completely burnt out…

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Bush Fire

Evening News · Tuesday 8 January 1901 · page 6

ALBURY, Monday.-A destructive bush fire broke out on Walbundrie Station yesterday. Several thousand of acres of grass were destroyed, also some wheat crops, but the damage…

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Losses Through Bush Fires

The Sydney Wool and Stock Journal · Tuesday 8 January 1901 · page 7

On Wednesday the Railway Commissioners were waited upon by a deputation introduced by Mr. Watson, accompanied by Messrs. Barnes and Fitzpatrick, Ms.L.A., who stated that in…

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Country News. Bush Fires. Henty

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 January 1901 · page 3

A bush fire broke out on Sunday morning at Wallandool station, near where a fire occurred three weeks ago, and spread over miles of country. Messrs. Cook, Cazarus, L[?]chke, Knotzur,…

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A Fire Raiser

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 8 January 1901 · page 3

A Sobraon boy bus been arrested for setting fire to the Berthong station (James Gibb and Son). This is a dreadful crime in a season of this sort…

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Fire Brigades' Ball

The Australian Star · Tuesday 8 January 1901 · page 7

The Metropolitan Fire Brigades gave a ball at the Protestant Hall on Friday nlght In celebration of the Inaguratlon of the Commonwealth. The attendance numbered about…

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Bush Fires

Evening News · Wednesday 9 January 1901 · page 3

HENTY, Tuesday.-Another bush fire of a disastrous nature broke, out on Wallandool on Sunday, close to Riddel's farm, which was burnt out. Owing to a strong westerly gale blowing the fire…

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Fires in the Country. Big Blaze at Inverell. Several Shops Destroyed

Evening News · Wednesday 9 January 1901 · page 4

INVERELL, Wednesday.-A fire which proved very destructive broke out in the premises occupied by Messrs. Mess and Company, tailors, in Byron-strect, at 1 o'clock on Tuesday evening…

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Fire at the Woolpack Hotel. A Narrow Escape

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 9 January 1901 · page 2

Early on Saturday morning, two of tho Purrauiatta Council's employees were passing the Woolpack corner, when they noticed smoke issuing from tho bar of Pnrramatta's well…

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Fire at Inverell. Six Shops Destroyed. Damage Over £5000

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 9 January 1901 · page 4

INVERELL, Tuesday.--Another largo fire occurred here to-night about 7.30, six shops in Byron- street, right opposite the scene of the last disastrous blaze a few weeks ago, being destroyed…

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Great Eire at Inverell. Wanted, a Fire Brigade. INVERELL

The Australian Star · Wednesday 9 January 1901 · page 4

Last night, at 7.30, a [?] broke out in shop of Messrs. Th[?]mas and Co., tailors, while the occupan[?]s were at tea. There is no [?] n brigade here, although one was planned after…

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Destructive Fire at Inverell. a Whole Block Bubned. Damage Estimated at £8000. INVERELL

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 January 1901 · page 8

About 7 o'clock this evening a fire broke out in premises occupied by Messrs. Moss and Co., tailors, Byron-street. With wonderful rapidity the conflagration spread, [?]and in a very…

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