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Fires & bushfires, 1902

2,403 stories in Sydney's papers · page 83 of 121

Recent Fire at Trundle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 July 1902 · page 12

In reference to the destruction by fire on the morning of June 18 of a store and cottage situate at Trundle, the property of Daniel Berger, a notification appears in the "Government Gazette" to the…

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Fire Stations for St. George

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 30 July 1902 · page 4

The Bexley Council is desirous of having a fire station erected in the borough, and at Monday night's meeting it was decided to ask Mr. W. Taylor, the suburban representative on the Fire Brigades Board, to use his influence…

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A House Destroyed by Fire

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 30 July 1902 · page 8

HOWELL, Tuesday.--On Saturday night, about 7.30, the residence of Mr. Arthur Ayres, with all its contents, was completely destroyed by fire. Mrs. Ayres had put the two youngest children,…

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Fire at Forbes. FORBES,Wednesday

The Australian Star · Wednesday 30 July 1902 · page 5

At an inquest hold yesterday into the origin of fire. at Harrison, Corscaden and Co.'s wool wash an open verdict was returned…

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General News. Greta Colliery Fire

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 30 July 1902 · page 6

Mr. C. G. Wade, who was appointed as commissioner to inquire into the cause of the fire which occurred at the Greta Colliery on 5th December, 1900, presented his report to the…

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Fire at Mr. Sandford's Residence. Lithgow

The Australian Star · Wednesday 30 July 1902 · page 5

A fire was narrowly averted at "Eskroy"the property of Mr. Wm. Sandford, on Sunday. Mr. Sandford was at the time ill in bed. The woodwork around the hearth of one of the fire-places had caught are, but was…

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Big Fire at Cobar. Damage Nearly £5000

Evening News · Wednesday 30 July 1902 · page 4

COBAR, Wednesday.—At half-past 8 last night a fire occurred at the rear of M. A. Padula's brick terrace, which was totally destroyed. The shops ruined were occupied by Padula, jeweller;…

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The Greta Colliery Fire. Report of the Court of Investigation

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 30 July 1902 · page 7

Mr. C. G. Wade, barrister-at-law, who was in 1900 appointed by the Government to hold an investigation into the cause of the fire which broke out at Greta Colliery on December 5, 1900, and by which…

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Fire Risks

Evening News · Thursday 31 July 1902 · page 6

THERE was presented to the State Parliament yesterday the annual report of the Fare Brigades Board, and the occasion is thereby provided for a few comments upon…

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Fire at Cobar

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 31 July 1902 · page 6

COBAR, Wednesday.--A disastrous fire occurred in Marshall-street last night, and destroyed Padula's-terrace, comprising Padula's jewellery shop and four other shops. At present the origin of…

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Fire Brigades' Report

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 31 July 1902 · page 8

The annual report of the Fire Brigades' Board, Sydney, was laid before Parliament last night by the Premier, Sir John See. The report is signed by the chairman, Mr. Charles Bown. In the course of the…

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The Fire Brigade

The Australian Star · Thursday 31 July 1902 · page 4

In the report of the fire brigades laid on the table of the Assembly last night suggestions and warnings heard before are repeated. Reference is made to the great fire last…

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Metropolitan Fire Brigade

The Australian Star · Thursday 31 July 1902 · page 7

The 18th annual report of the Fire Brigades' Board, dealing with the operations of last year, was tabled in the Legislative Assembly last night. The number of…

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Fire on a Ship

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 31 July 1902 · page 8

A five about in dnight occurred on board the ship Earnock, 1198 tons, lying in the river opposite Brown's wharf. The crow set to work to subdue the flames, but the fire brisade had to, be called. They soon…

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Proposed Fire Station for Botany

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 31 July 1902 · page 6

The members of the Firs Brigades' Board have completed their inspection of the Botany district in connection with tho proposal to build a new fire station for Botany. The members of the…

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Fire on a Ship. Four Hours' Fire Fighting. A Sailor Injured, BRISBANE

The Australian Star · Thursday 31 July 1902 · page 6

A fife broke out on the ship Earnock, anchored in midstream oft Brown's Short-street wharf early this morning. The brigade got aboard with two lengths of hose each…

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Fire on the Earnock. Brisbane

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Thursday 31 July 1902 · page 4

A fire about midnight occurred on board the ship Earnock, 1198 tons, lying in the river opposite Brown's wharf. The crew set to work to subdue the Homos, but the fire…

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Fire Sta[?]n Wanted in [?] George

The Australian Star · Thursday 31 July 1902 · page 7

Bexley residents [?] the many valuable properties in their locality, and the distance from neighbouring fire stations, warrant their request for a fire fighting plant in their midst. At a meeting of the council…

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Lesson of a London Fire. Short Fire Escapes. Proper Structural Exits Lacking. LONDON, July 30

The Australian Star · Thursday 31 July 1902 · page 5

At the inquest Into the deaths at the fire in the buildings of the General Electric Co., Queen Victoria-street, a verdict was to the effect that the deaths, were partly due to the…

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Country News. Fire at Cobar. Cobar

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 31 July 1902 · page 10

A fire occurred last night in Padula's-buildings, Marshall-street, consisting of four shops which were destroyed. The occupiers were M. A. Padula, jeweller; M. J. Corbett, bicycle factory; Do Laval,…

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