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, 1906

2,123 stories in Sydney's papers · page 62 of 107

The Katoomba Fire

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 June 1906 · page 7

KATOOMBA, Thursday.--The inquiry touching the cause of the fire at an unfurnished weatherboard, dwelling, in Stuart-road, South Katoomba, belonging to Mr. Martin Potter, of…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Fire at Korumburra

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 June 1906 · page 8

A serious fire occurred at Korumburra early this morning, resulting in the total destruction of Govan's Coffee Palace and considerable damage to several other buildings in the vicinity…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

The Wool Ship Fires. Is the Cargo Shipped Damp?

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 22 June 1906 · page 7

LONDON, Wednesday Afternoon.--"The Times" says that the underwriters are disturbed by the disasters to wool ships, and fear that the high prices are tempting the…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

New Zealand. a Destructive Fire. Auckland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 22 June 1906 · page 7

A fire to-night completely gutted the [?]nterior of a building formerly known as the Cit[?] Hall, Hokianga. WELLINGTON, Thursday…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

South Katoomba Fire

Nepean Times · Saturday 23 June 1906 · page 2

On Wednesday morning, May 16, a file occurred at South Karoomba, resulting in the total destruction of a five-roomed weatherboard cottage owned by Mr Marria…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Fire at a Cathedral

Evening News · Saturday 23 June 1906 · page 4

LONDON, Friday, 4.45 p.m.—The Catholic Cathedral and St. Joseph's Retreat and Convent at Nicolet, Quebec, Canada, have been burnt down. The damage is estimated at…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

South Katoomba Fire the Misses Potter Committed for Trial

Nepean Times · Saturday 23 June 1906 · page 6

On our second page will be found particulars of the first two days' inquiry into the above. The inquiry was concluded a Katoomba on Wednesday, before Mr Arthur…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Cathedral and Content Destroyed by Fire. a Canadian Conflagration. London, Friday, 2.45 p.m

The Australian Star · Saturday 23 June 1906 · page 1

A great lire at Nicolet, Canada, has resulted in the destruction of the Catholic Cathedral there, together with St. Joseph's…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

General Cables. Fire in Canada. Catholic Cathedral and Convent

Sunday Times · Sunday 24 June 1906 · page 5

LONDON, Friday Afternoon.—The Roman Catholic Cathedral at Nicolet, on the St. Lawrence, Canada, between Quebec and Montreal, has been…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Cathedral Destroyed by Fire. London, Friday, 2.45 p.m

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 24 June 1906 · page 1

A great fire at Nicolet, Canada, has resulted in the destruction of the Catholic Cathedral there, together with St. Joseph's Retreat and Convent…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Outrage at Molong. Attack by Masked Men. " Storekeeper Gagged and Bound. Premises Then Set on Fire

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 25 June 1906 · page 7

MOLONG, Sunday.--A fire which, threatened the destruction of most of the business premises on the north side of Bank-street brook out at Domeny and Sons' drapery establishment…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Great Fire at Molong. Three Business Premises Gutted. Masked Men Attack Storekeeper. Gagged and Bound. Left in the Burning Building. Molong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 25 June 1906 · page 6

'A' confiagration, which threatened the destruction of most of the business promises of the north side of Bank-street, broke out at Domeny and Son's drapery establishment…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Another Wool Cargo on Fire

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Tuesday 26 June 1906 · page 4

A cable received from London advised that a spontaneous combustion among the wool , caused a fire in No. 5 hold of the New Zealand Shipping Company's steamer Rimutaks at…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

The Country. Fire at Weston

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 June 1906 · page 8

WESTON, Monday.--The residence of William M'Elvenie, situated in Fourth-Street, Weston, was totally destroyed by Are early on Monday morning. The Inmates retired on Sunday…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Wool Ship Fires. Fifth From New Zealand. London, June 25

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 June 1906 · page 7

Spontaneous combustion among the wool caused a fire in No. 5 hold of the New Zealand Shipping Company's steamer Rimutaka at London. The fire was not…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Fire at Weston. Kurri Kurri

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 June 1906 · page 8

A five-roomed shop and residence at Weston, owned and occupied by Mr. William M'Ilvene, was destroyed by fire at 2 o'clock this morning. The estimated loss is £150,…

Continued on Trove, page 8 →

Fire on the Rimutaka. Spontaneous Combustion

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 June 1906 · page 7

LONDON, Monday.--Spontaneous combustion in the wool cargo of the steamer Rimutaka, which recently arrived in London, caused a two hours' fire in the hold of the…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

The Molong Fire. Evidence at the Inquest

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 June 1906 · page 7

MOLONG, Monday.--An inquest was opened to-day, before Mr. Kinna. Coroner, respecting the fire which occurred yesterday, Sergeant Ritchie gave evidence as to the destruction…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

The Barrier Mines. Effects of the Fire. Mines Nearly Unwatered. Broken Hill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 June 1906 · page 10

Things just now betoken a clear run for the Barrier mines for a time. Accidents, mishaps, and disasters in Broken Hill run in threes. The three late disasters have been…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

The Molong Fire. Evidence at the Inquest. [?]Ory of the Midnight Marauders. Molong

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 June 1906 · page 7

An inquest was opened to-day before Mr. Kinna, coroner, on the fire yesterday. Sergeant Ritchie gave evidence as to the destruction caused…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →