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Fires & bushfires, 1904

1,913 stories in Sydney's papers · page 20 of 96

A City Fire. Sussex-street Store Completely Destroyed

Sunday Times · Sunday 21 February 1904 · page 2

A fire occurred early yesterday morning at 339 and 341 Sussex-street, occupied by Messrs. T. Smith and Co., bag merchants, but owing to the excellent work of the…

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Hospital in Danger. a Fire on the Liverpool-Road

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 21 February 1904 · page 7

The Western Suburbs Cottage hospital was in danger yesterday evening through a fire which occurred in a two-storey building adjoining…

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Bush Fires. Narrabri

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 February 1904 · page 6

Bush fires are still raging on the Killarney and Tibbereenah Stations, Southerly winds have prevailed during the past few days, accompanied by clouds of dust…

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Fires. Condobolin

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 February 1904 · page 8

The residence of Mr. James Tout, Melrose Plains Homestead, was totally destroyed by fire at about 3 o'clock this morning. The fire was discovered in the laundry, but despite…

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Fire at Botany

The Australian Star · Monday 22 February 1904 · page 6

A small fire occurred at the Pioneer Spring Co.'s Works, Botany-street, on Saturday, resulting in damage being done to a ladder and several implements. Engines from the…

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Fires. Outbreak in the City. Bag Merchant's Premises Damaged

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 22 February 1904 · page 6

A large fire occurred in Sussex-street shortly before 4 o'clock on Saturday morning, in promises occupied by Messrs. P. Smith and Co., bag merchants. The…

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Saturday Morning's Fire. Some Lively Experiences

The Australian Star · Monday 22 February 1904 · page 6

The experience of Mrs. Hake, who lives on the corner opposite the store of Messrs. T. Smith and Co., on fire on Saturday, was somewhat sensational. She went to bed…

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Fire in Sussex-street. T. Smith and Co.'s Premises Suffer

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 22 February 1904 · page 7

Shortly before 4 a.m. on Saturday a large three-storied building at 339 and 341 Sussex-street, occupied by T. Smith and Co., bag merchants, was discovered to be on fire. The flames…

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Tragic Fire. At a Paris Factory. Employees Jump to Their Death. London

The Australian Star · Monday 22 February 1904 · page 4

A fire that was attended by some terribly tragic incidents, occurred yesterday in Paris. Through an explosion of gas a factory for the manufacture of cellulo[?]d, situated on the…

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News by Cable. [Copyright.] Shocking Fire in Paris. Women Jump From Third Storey. Twelve Killed

Evening News · Monday 22 February 1904 · page 6

LONDON, February 21, 2.5 p.m.—An explosion of gas set fire to some celluloid works on the Boulevard SebastopoL Paris, yesterday. A number of the workers, principally…

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Bush Fires. Dungog

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 February 1904 · page 6

The rain of yesterday and to-day has quenched tho bush fires, which had been raging in the neighbourhood…

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Country News. Fires. Albury

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 February 1904 · page 6

A fire broke out on Saturday night at Mr. Malone's drapery establishment, Dean-street. The stock was considerably injured by fire and water, but was covered by insurance in…

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Fire Near Hillgrove

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 23 February 1904 · page 6

HILLGROVE, Monday.--A fire occurred on Saturday afternoon at the property of William Golden, Long Point, eight miles from Hill-grove. A shed valued at £70, 20 tons of hay, a…

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Singleton Fire Engine

Evening News · Tuesday 23 February 1904 · page 8

Respecting the appointment of engineer to the local waterworks, a very warm discussion took place at the council's last meeting. It was sought to add to the duties of engineer the work…

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Fire in the City

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 February 1904 · page 5

A small outbreak of fire occurred shortly before 1 o'clock this morning in the rear of Uhde's butchering establishment, in Market-street. The M.F.B. was quickly on the scene,…

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Small Fire in the City

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 23 February 1904 · page 6

Shortly before 1 o'clock this morning the Metropolitan Fire Brigade turned out to a fire in a shop in Market-street, occupied by Jas. Uhde and Co., butchers. The outbreak was…

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Sensational Chase at Adelaide. a Man Fires at the Police. Run Down by a Horseman

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 23 February 1904 · page 5

ADELAIDE, Monday.--An exciting chase, in which revolvers were freely used, took place this afternoon. About 1 o'clock Corporal Beare saw a man talking near the entrance to the…

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New Zealand. Fire at Petone. Damage Estimated at £4000. WELLINGTON

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 February 1904 · page 5

A serious fire occurred at the Gear Company's meat works at Petone to-day. The outbreak started in the packing department of the preserving works. The damage is…

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Fatal Fire in Paris. Exciting Scenes. Twelve Women Killed. London, Feb. 21

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 23 February 1904 · page 5

An explosion of gas set fire yesterday to some celluloid works on the Boulevard Sebastopol, Paris. A number of the workmen and women…

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Disastrous Fire in Paris. Many Lives Lost. Victims Jump From the Balconies

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 23 February 1904 · page 5

LONDON, Sunday Afternoon.--As the result of a gas explosion, a fire occurred at a large celluloid factory in the Boulevard Sebastopol, in Paris…

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