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Fires & bushfires, 1910

2,206 stories in Sydney's papers · page 12 of 111

Fire at Coonamble

Evening News · Thursday 3 February 1910 · page 3

COONAMBLE, Thursday.—Shortly before 6 o'clock this morning a fire broke out in a five roomed cottage, at the lower end of Namolstreet, owned by Mrs. Hickey. The building…

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Fire at Pyrmont

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 February 1910 · page 7

Shortly after 11 o'clock last night a fire was discovored at 103 Quarry-street, Pyrmont, a greengrocer's shop, occupied by James Coombes. The fire brigade was called out,…

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Electric Fan on Fire

The Star · Thursday 3 February 1910 · page 4

Through, it is believed the overheating of the electric motor and the consequent fusing of the wires, a largo electric fan in the billard-room at Belfield's Hotel, corner of…

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....Notes. Earth or Fire?

Evening News · Thursday 3 February 1910 · page 4

Cremation societies cannot exactly be considered as cheerful organisations to join, and their meetings can hardly be such sociable gatherings as many other societies'; but they…

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Fire at Pyrm0nt. Three Shops Damaged

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 3 February 1910 · page 4

Shortly before midnight last night the M.F.B. received a call to a shop situate at 103 Quarry-street, Pyrmont, where James Coombes carries on business as greengrocer and fruiterer…

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Peculiar Fire at a City Hotel

Evening News · Thursday 3 February 1910 · page 4

A peculiar alarm of fire was raised at Belfield's Hotel, George and King streets, Sydney, on Wednesday night, and great excitement prevailed in the vicinity until a mechanic from…

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Fire at Pyrmont

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 February 1910 · page 7

Shortly after 10 o'clock last night a fire broke out in a shed at the rear of premises occupied by Mary Jackson, at 62 Union-street. Pyrmont. The conflagration was caused by the…

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Fire in Victoria. Several' Buildings Destroyed

Evening News · Friday 4 February 1910 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Friday.—A fire occurred at Rutherglen yesterday in the main street. It started in the rear of a shop occupied by O. Gilpin draper, in rooms which were used as…

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Big Victorian Fire. £10,000 Damage

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 February 1910 · page 7

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--The largest fire yet known in Rutherglen occurred shortly after 4 p.m. to-day, when several business places in the main street were destroyed. The total…

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Fire at Drummoyne. a Cottage Seriously Damaged

Evening News · Friday 4 February 1910 · page 7

A rather serious outbreak of fire occurred early this morning at Drummoyne About 4.30 the brigade was called to a six-roomed cottage occupied by Miss M. E. Houston, in…

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Furious Motor Driving. Fire Chief's Privileges. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 February 1910 · page 6

At the District Police Court to-day Gordon Lindsay, chauffeur in the employ of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, appeared to answer a complaint brought against him by the police…

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Down in the Sewers. Exciting Experiences. All Sorts of Dead Things. Dangers From Fire and Flood

The Star · Friday 4 February 1910 · page 1

The Water find Sewerage Board Employes Wages Board met last night at the Central police Court, Mr. T. E. Spencer presiding…

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Fire Aboard the Moonta

The Star · Saturday 5 February 1910 · page 10

Shortly before 10 o'clock this morning a fire occurred aboard the steamer Moonta, lying in the harbor, near Balmain. No damage was done, the flames being quickly extinguished by several of the crow, who threw…

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Round the Camp Fire. Her Birthday

The Star · Saturday 5 February 1910 · page 14

Five men were lying around the spark-shooting fire. Three of them were asleep; the other two lay smoking, watching the black shadows of the gum trees and…

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A Terrible Fire. London Christmas Scene Turned to Desolation

The World's News · Saturday 5 February 1910 · page 12

DISASTER, terrible in its switness, and appalling in its magnitude turned a gay Christmas scene in London to one of horror. The cause of this. as war reported…

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Brigades Busy. Fire on a Ship. Blazing Bush at Bankstown

Evening News · Saturday 5 February 1910 · page 9

The fire brigade had a busy time this morning and afternoon, being called on to extinguish a number of fires in the suburbs. The first call was received to the steamship…

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Fires

The Sunday Sun · Sunday 6 February 1910 · page 2

Children playing with matches in the schoolroom adjoining the Congregational Church, Jersey-road, caused an outbreak of fire yesterday. The flames were…

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Fire at Tamworth

Sunday Times · Sunday 6 February 1910 · page 7

Our correspondent telegraphed last night:—A fire occurred off Peel-street, the main business thoroughfore, at 6 p.m. this evening in an oil shed belonging to…

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Fire on a Steamer

Sunday Times · Sunday 6 February 1910 · page 5

Through some tar boiling over a small fire was caused on board the steamer Moonta, lying near Balmain, yesterday morning. The crew subdued the flames…

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Fire Brigade Called to Church

Sunday Times · Sunday 6 February 1910 · page 5

About 10.30 yesterday morning Paddington Fire Station, received a call to the Congregational Church, at the corner of Jersey-road and Moncur-street. Children…

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