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Fires & bushfires, 1907

2,032 stories in Sydney's papers · page 61 of 102

Fire at Waverley a Married Woman Burnt

The Australian Star · Friday 9 August 1907 · page 7

A fire broke out yesterday in a dyer's and cleaner's shop, occupied by Mrs. Florrie Counsell, in Oxford-street, Waverley. Immediately the blaze, which is supposed to…

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House of Representatives. Fire Insurance Bill Quarantine Bill Being Debated

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 9 August 1907 · page 10

The House of Representatives met at 2.30 COST OF THE ROLLS. "Mr. MAUGER, in reply to Mr. Dugald Thomson (N.S.W.), said that the cost of printing the…

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Fire at Marrickville

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 10 August 1907 · page 14
Also in Evening News

A small fire occurred in Illawarra-road yesterday at a cottage occupied by Miss B. Cornish. The outbreak was caused by a lighted candle coming into contact with a curtain. A bedroom…

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Fire Station for Rozelle

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 10 August 1907 · page 21

Mr. S. J. Law, M.L.A., has been informed by the Under-Secretary, Chief Secretary's Department, that his request for provision for a fire station at Rozelle has been granted, and that the erection will be proceeded…

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Sydney's Fire Protection. More Motor Engines. Horses to Be Superseded. What Mr. Webb Says

Evening News · Saturday 10 August 1907 · page 10

Following upon the statement made by Superintendent Webb, of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, a few days ago, that horses would be superceded in fire brigades work, the…

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Fire at Darlinghurst

Sunday Times · Sunday 11 August 1907 · page 7

Shortly after seven o'clock last night a fire occurred in premises in Chapman-street, Darlinghurst, occupies by Mr. Joseph Parsons, and owned by Mr. Power…

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Fire at Darling-hurst Young Children In Danger Rescued by Two Lads

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 11 August 1907 · page 1

Shortly after 7 o'clock last night a fire broke out in a weatherboard cottage in Chapman-street, Darlinghurst, occupied by Mr. Joseph Person and his family. The…

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Fires in the Suburbs

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 12 August 1907 · page 8

An outbreak of fire took place shortly after 7 on Saturday at a weatherboard cottage in Chapman-street, Darlinghurst occupied by Mr. J. Parsons and family It is supposed that the fire was caused by the…

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Fire at Darlinghurst. Two Children Rescued

Evening News · Monday 12 August 1907 · page 2

A fire broke out on Saturday night in the dwelling of Joseph Parsons a weatherboard cottage in Chapman-street, Darlinghurst, and although the damage done was slight two…

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A Timely Discovery. Two Children Rescued From Fire

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 12 August 1907 · page 7

The timely discovery by two youths, Michael M'Gee and Harold Tyndall, of a fire in Chaplin-lane, Darlinghurst, on Saturday evening was the means of saving two children from…

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Wild West in Melbourne Two Men Shot. Fracas in a Night Restaurant. Summons the Fire Brigade. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 12 August 1907 · page 7

A shooting affray took place in a night restaurant in Jobnaton-street, Fitzroy, at midnight yesterday, when two men were shot by the proprietor, John Murphy…

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Fire in the City

The Australian Star · Tuesday 13 August 1907 · page 2

About 9 o'clock last night a fire broke out amongst some jute on the second floor of Messrs. Hooker and Sons bedding factory In Kent-street. The alarm was given by a…

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Fire in Kent-street

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 August 1907 · page 8

A firs broke out in Kent-street last night, which was, fortunately, extinguished by the brigade before it assumed serious proportions. The outbreak occurred at No. 332, the second and…

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Fire Engines in Difficulties

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 August 1907 · page 8

A smash occurred at the corner of Spring-street and Collins-street to-night, when the horse chemical engine of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade crashed into a telegraph post, and…

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Fire in Kent-street. Bedding Factory Destroyed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 13 August 1907 · page 7

A fire broke out shortly before 9 o'clock last night in a building in Kent-street occupied by G. Hooker and Son, bedding manufacturers. The blaze was first noticed by a man passing…

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Fire in the City. Bedding Factory in Flames

Evening News · Tuesday 13 August 1907 · page 8

A considerable amount of damage by fire was done at the premises of Messrs. G. Hooker and Son, bedding manufacturers, 334 Kent-street, city, last night…

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Accident to a Fire Engine Several Men Injured

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 13 August 1907 · page 8

MELBOURNE, Monday.--The breaking of a street fire alarm at the corner of Flinders-lane and Russell-street to-night resulted in a disaster the like of which has not occurred in fire…

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Fire at Newtown

Evening News · Wednesday 14 August 1907 · page 6
Also in The Australian Star

A fire broke out shortly after 9 o'clock on Tuesday night in the dwelling of Mr. R. Cheeseman. Bailey-street. Newtown and some damage was done to the front bedroom on the…

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