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Fires & bushfires, 1905

2,253 stories in Sydney's papers · page 64 of 113

Blaze at Redfern. Brigades' Good Work

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 25 June 1905 · page 1

The intersection of Cleveland and Abercromble-street was yesterday the scene of a big outbreak of fire, which at one time seemed to have the mastery of the men of…

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Blaze at Redfern

The Australian Star · Monday 26 June 1905 · page 6

The intersection of Cleveland and Abercrombie-street was on Saturday the scene of a big outbreak of fire, which at one time seemed to have the mastery of the men of…

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Fires in the Suburbs

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 June 1905 · page 7

Shortly before daylight on Saturday a fire was discovered in the workshop of R. Wall and Sons, builders and contractors, Sloanestreet, Newtown. Considerable damage was…

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Fires. Contractors' Workshop Damaged

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 26 June 1905 · page 8

Early on Saturday morning a fire broke out at the premises in Sloane-street, Newtown, occupied by R. Wall and Sons, builders and contractors. The flames were extinguished by the local…

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Fire in Hunt-street

Evening News · Monday 26 June 1905 · page 4

A fire broken out this morning In Hunt-street, off Macquarie-street South, at the residence of L. Goldstein. The Paddington and Darlinghurst branches, and the headquarters detachment of…

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Our Fire and Life Offices

The Australian Star · Monday 26 June 1905 · page 1

Mr. M. CHARLES DANVERS, manager in Australia for the Liverpool and London and Globe Insurance Co…

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Fires in the City

Evening News · Tuesday 27 June 1905 · page 4

A fire which had great possibilities broke but last evening in a cellar at No 2. Castlereagh street, City, occupied by the Art Painting and Decorating Company. Some employees of the…

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Bexley Fire Brigade

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 June 1905 · page 6

It has been decided to lease premises in Forest-road from July 1 next for a fire brigade A hose carriage and a horse will be piowdel and Mr. James Collins, from the Kogarah branch, will be in charge, and will…

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Fire at Surry-hills

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 27 June 1905 · page 6

At 10 a.m. yesterday a fire broke out in a three-roomed house in Hunt-street, Surry-hills, occupied by I. Goldstein. The various branches of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade…

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Fire at Surry Hills

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 June 1905 · page 6

A fire occurred yesterday morning in premises occupied by Mr. I. Goldstein, dealer, 29 Hunt-street, Surry Hills. Three rooms with their contents were damaged. The fire is…

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Fire in Hunt-street. The Brigades at Work

The Australian Star · Tuesday 27 June 1905 · page 7

The members of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade keenly appreciate the old adage, that it never rains but it pours, though with regard to their work it is rather a far-fatched…

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Playing with Fire. Little Girl Burnt to Death

The Australian Star · Tuesday 27 June 1905 · page 1

The City Coroner will to-morrow hold an inquest on the body of a little girl named Annie Godden, who died this morning in the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, the result of…

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Middie Fires. Defends Himself From "Raggers." Captain of H.M.S. Kent Suspended

The Australian Star · Tuesday 27 June 1905 · page 2

A great sensation has been caused by a grave scandal which has occurred on board H.M.S. Kent. A midshipman on the Kent, having been tried by a mook court-martial,…

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Fire in Stockton Colliery

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 28 June 1905 · page 7

Some years ago a fire broke out in a portion of the workings of the Stockton colliery, and after burning for several weeks the management at very heavy expense sealed off a portion of…

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Our Fire and Life Offices

The Australian Star · Wednesday 28 June 1905 · page 1

Mr. W. A. GIBB, manager of the National Fire and Marine, Insurance Co. of New Zealand…

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Playing with Fire. Little Girl's Sad End

Evening News · Wednesday 28 June 1905 · page 5

The City Coroner held an inquest at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital to-day, into the circumstances surrounding the death of Annie Godden, a girl of 5 years, which took place in the…

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Newcastle. Fire in Stockton Colliery. Newcastle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 June 1905 · page 13

A little ovcr two years ago a fire occurred in one of the old workings of Stockton colliery After a good deal ol difficulty that portion of the mine was scaled up with a brick wall. Since then the…

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Russians at Manila. Three Fugitive Cruisers Arrive. Rent and Riddled by Japanese Fire. a Captain's Narrative

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 28 June 1905 · page 7

NEWCASTLE, Tuesday. -- The steamer Heathford arrived here this afternoon from Manila, which port she left on June 9. Captain H. Coward, when seen by a representative of "The…

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Stockton Colliery. a Fire That Has Lasted for Years. in Abandoned Workings. [By Telegraph.] NEWCASTLE

The Australian Star · Wednesday 28 June 1905 · page 6

A fire has broken out in Stockton Colliery. but so far it is confined to some abandoned workings. Some years back this area was discovered…

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Fatalities and Accidents. Insane Woman's Suicide. Lacerates Herself with a Pair of Scissors. Then Sets Fire to Her Clothing

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 28 June 1905 · page 7

BOURKE, Tuesday. -- A shocking case of suicide has occurred here, the victim being Mrs. L. A. Payne, who was staying at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Wallwood, in the east…

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