Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Fires & bushfires, all years

Sydney · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1902

2,403 stories in Sydney's papers · page 43 of 121

Fires. Camden

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 1 April 1902 · page 7

On Sunday morning the Mount Hunter West[?] brook creamery was totally destroyed by fire, only the boiler remaining. The outbreak occurred early in the morning, and the flames were issuing from…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Fire at Waterloo

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 1 April 1902 · page 8

Shortly before 2 o'clock yesterday morning a fire broke out at the residence of Mr. T. Tanner, butcher, Botany-road, Waterloo. Several brigades responded to the call, but the flames were…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Fires at Broken Hill. Broken Hill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 1 April 1902 · page 6

Another of those mysterious fires now regarded as the work of an incendiary occurred at 1 o'clock this morning in a four-roomed wood and iron house unoccupied, believed to be owned by Mrs. Forster,…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Fire Disaster Benefit Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 1 April 1902 · page 6

To-morrow evening a concert will be given at the Town Hall with the object of replacing the instruments of music so regrettably destroyed by the recent fire at Her Majesty's Theatre. The executive…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Fire Brigades Demonstration. a Successful Gathering

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 1 April 1902 · page 6

The Volunteer Fire Brigades Demonstration, which was initiated on the Cricket Ground on Saturday, was brought to a conclusion to-day. The weather was much more favourable, being bright, with a cool southerly wind. The…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Fires. Hillston

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 April 1902 · page 10

A cottage belonging to Mrs. Schneider was destroyed by fire last night. It was insured for £50 With the Sun Insurance Company. MUDGEE, Tuesday…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Fire Disaster Benefit Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 April 1902 · page 8

This evening, at the Town Hall, a concert will be given in aid of the members of Her Majesty's Theatre orchestra, who lost their musical instruments in the recent disastrous fire. Reference to another column…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Fire on a Liner

Evening News · Wednesday 2 April 1902 · page 5

LONDON, April 1. 2.30 p.m.—The Quebec liner Pretoria took fire at sea. As the flames threatened 187 barrels of petroleum which were stowed in the lower hold, all the…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Fire in a Coal Mine

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 2 April 1902 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Tuesday.--A fire is raging at the Great Morwell Coal Company's mine, Gippsland. It broke out yesterday. There is a wall of fire on one side fully 50ft. high, and about…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Destructive Fire. Another Cottage Destroyed

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 2 April 1902 · page 1

On Wednesday afternoon last, a bush fire started in Smithfield near Mr. Barton's residence, and spread towards Canley Vale as far as Hamilton-road, where it burnt out on the…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Complaint About the Fire Brigade

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 2 April 1902 · page 3

A well-known resident of Rydalmere writes to THE ARGUS:—"We often labour under delusions, some of them harmless enough, while others may lead to serious…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

The Fire Brigade's Side of the Question

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 2 April 1902 · page 3

Being desirous of seeing full justice done to the local fire brigrde in the matter, THE ARGUS made enquiries on Tuesday morning, as to the truth of the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

An Off Night at the Gate. a Double-Barrelled Bill That Missed Fire

Referee · Wednesday 2 April 1902 · page 7

"Gate" patrons rolled up in great strength on Saturday night to witness the decision of two events. None of the principals had done anything of a hair-raising…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Atlantic Liner on Fire. Rescue of Passengers. A Cargo of Petroleum Aboard. LONDON, April 1, 2.30 p.m

The Australian Star · Wednesday 2 April 1902 · page 4

New York telegrams report a thrilling experience which the passengers by the Quebec liner Pretoria had in the Atlantic, and which narrowly escaped culminating in an appalling…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Belmore Fire

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 3 April 1902 · page 6

Mr. T. F. H. Mackenzie, M.L.A. for Canterbury, is still pressing upon the Premier the claims of the sufferers by the recent Belmore Are to Government assistance. Shortly after the conflagration Mr. Mackenzie went over…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Amusements. Fire Disaster Benefit Concert

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 April 1902 · page 9

Although there was not the overflowing audience at the Town Hall last night which the merits, of the entertainment and the object it had in view alike deserved, still a great deal was done towards raising the…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Fire on the Pretoria. London, April 1

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 April 1902 · page 7

A fire occurred on the Quebec liner Pretoria and threatened to spread to the lower hold, in which 187 barrels of petroleum were stored. All the passengers were transferred…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Fire on a Liner. the Passengers Transferred

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 3 April 1902 · page 5

LONDON, Tuesday Afternoon.--An outbreak of Are occurred on the Quebec liner Pretcria, threatening 187 barrels of petroleum which were stored in the lower hold. All the passengers…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Fires. Lismore

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 April 1902 · page 11

A stable, the property of Messrs. Wilson Brothers, Invercauld, was burnt early yesterday morning. An Ayrshire bull which was being got ready for the show was much scorched. A separator, buggy,…

Continued on Trove, page 11 →

Fires in the Country

Evening News · Friday 4 April 1902 · page 4

GOULBURN, Friday Morning.—The dwelling of Christopher Holt, about three miles from Goulburn, was burnt to the ground at 2 o'clock this morning. The fire brigade attended, but there…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →