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Sydney · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1919

1,409 stories in Sydney's papers · page 25 of 71

Sutherland House Fire

The Propeller · Friday 21 March 1919 · page 1

A reward of £100 is being offered--£50 by the Government and £50 by the manager of the Standard Fire and Marine…

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Fire in Varnish Factory

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 21 March 1919 · page 8

A fire in the varnish factory of Shines, Ltd., Mentmore Road, Rosebery, yesterday afternoon destroyed a quantity of varnish. The building, which was 200ft. by 20ft., and of…

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Fire in Varnish Works

The Sun · Friday 21 March 1919 · page 5

A burst of flame following upon the contact of some benzine fumes with black Japan was responsible for severe damage to the varnish works of Shines…

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Waverley Fire. Hospital Patients Removed

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 21 March 1919 · page 7

During the absence of the inmates on Wednesday night a fire broke out at the residence of Mr. James Martin, in Parkparade, Waverley, and resulted in damage…

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Fire at Rosebery Varnish Factory Damaged

Evening News · Friday 21 March 1919 · page 4

Sparks from a better coming into contact with vapor from some black Japan varnish caused an outbreak of fire in the belling-room at the factory of Shines…

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The Waverley Fire Was Water Pressure Weak? Engineer-in-chief Puzzled

Evening News · Friday 21 March 1919 · page 4

Mr. J. M. Small, Engineer-in-Chief of the water and Sewerage Board this morning referred to the assertion that the pressure in the water maine of Park…

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Church Burnt Out Parkes

The Sun · Saturday 22 March 1919 · page 8

The old Church of England was destroyed by fire last night. It was erected over 40 years ago, and has during past years been used as a…

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The Waverley Fire

Evening News · Saturday 22 March 1919 · page 7

Messrs. James Hardie and Company of York and Wynyard streets. City, who are the manufactures of [?] state that the fibro-cement sheets…

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Steamer on Fire

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 22 March 1919 · page 19

The British steamer Pe[?] is on fire in mid-Atlantic. The Mauretania and Werethena picked up S.O.S. signals and are hurrying to the rescue…

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Steamer on Fire. London

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 22 March 1919 · page 11

The British steamer Penlee is on fire in mid- Atlantic. The steamers Mauretania and Werethena, which picked up S.O.S. calls, are hurrying to…

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Fire Motor and Van Collide

The Sun · Saturday 22 March 1919 · page 3

There was a false alarm of fire from Usher's Hotel, Castlereagh-street, city, this morning, and when the brigade motor was returning, to headquarters it…

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Lighting a Fire at the Top

The World's News · Saturday 22 March 1919 · page 11

ALTHOUGH a coal fire always burns better, especially at the start, when lighted from the bottom, it has been found to be much more economical of coal if the paper and kindling…

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Motor Fire Engine Collides with Baker's Van

Evening News · Saturday 22 March 1919 · page 4

While returning from a false alarm of fire at Usher's [?] Castlereagh-street, City, about hall-past eight this morning, a motor fire engine from the Fire…

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Send the Fire! (To Tune 889. M.H.B)

The Methodist · Saturday 22 March 1919 · page 1

Thou Christ of burning, cleansing flame, Send the fire! Thy blood-bought gift to-day we claim! Send the fire!…

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3000 Acres Swept Big Grass Fire at Hay HAY

The Sun · Saturday 22 March 1919 · page 3

A grass fire on Pemblegong and Gre Gre yesterday resulted in the burning out of 3000 acres of excellent grazing country. Much fencing was destroyed…

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Steamer on Fire Vessels Rushing to Rescue LONDON, Friday Evening

Evening News · Saturday 22 March 1919 · page 1

The British steamer Penice, 3775 tons, is on fire in mid-Atlantic. The Mauretania and Werethena picked up S.O.S. signals and are burrying to…

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Fire in Tasmania. HOBART

Sunday Times · Sunday 23 March 1919 · page 3

A big fire at' Scottsdale resulted in the total destruction of the Planing Timber Mills owned by E. Williams. The damage is estimated at £2000,…

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Fire In Soullory

The Sun · Monday 24 March 1919 · page 5

A defective gas- ring was responsible for an outbreak of fire yesterday morning in the scullery of Hannetos Bros[?] shop, In George- Street The room…

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Fire in a Shop

The Sun · Tuesday 25 March 1919 · page 3

An outbreak of fire early this morning severely damaged the staircase and landing on the top floor of premises in Flinders-street, Darlinghurst, used…

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