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Sydney · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1919

1,409 stories in Sydney's papers · page 29 of 71

Fire in Grocer's Shop

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 April 1919 · page 7

A fire occurred in a grocer's shop occupied by Walter Herbert Richards, at the corner of Wallace and Verdon streets. Kogarah, on Thrusday night. The Kogarah fire brigade…

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The Kyogle Fire. Kyogle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 April 1919 · page 18

A block of buildings was completely destroyed by fire late last night. Shortly before 10 p.m. a blaze was noticed. Although the alarm was immediately given, nothing could…

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Fire on an Oil Tanker. Perth

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 12 April 1919 · page 18

The steamer War Soldier, with the oil tanker Cardium in tow, has arrived at Albany. As regards the outbreak on the Cardium, it appears that all went well after leaving…

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Fire at Kyogle Causes Great Damage Six Places Destroyed—Loss Estimated at £5000—No Fire Brigade in Town KYOGLE

Sunday Times · Sunday 13 April 1919 · page 5

A disastrous fire at Kyogle destroyed six big places, occupied by Messrs. Junor and Cummins as a general store, the Forestry Department, Dr. Evans, Read…

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Country Racing Direct Action on the Course Fire Engine Horse Wins Fame

The Sun · Sunday 13 April 1919 · page 5

To the casual visitor country race meetings live long in memory. The day set apart for racing is either the town's half-holiday or a public…

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THE I.W.W. Prisoners Further Scrutiny of Mr. Boote's Theory Dealing Mainly With the Police Story of How a Knowledge of the Fires Was Obtained III

Sunday Times · Sunday 13 April 1919 · page 6

We will now deal with the police story itself, that is, with their account of the manner in which a Knowledge of the connection of the I.W.W…

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Fire at Petersham

Evening News · Monday 14 April 1919 · page 4

A fire occurred in the workroom of the draper's shop of John M'Donald in Parramatta road Petersham yesterday The room, which is on the first floor…

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Fire in Petersham

The Sun · Monday 14 April 1919 · page 6

An outbreak of fire in the premises of John M'Donald, draper, in Parramatta-road, Petersham, yesterday morning, severely damaged a…

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Fire in Surry Hills

The Sun · Tuesday 15 April 1919 · page 3

A fire which broke out last night in the premises of the Premier Woodware Works, in Elizabeth-street, Surry Hills, severely damaged the first floor and…

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Automatic Alarm Prevents City Fire

The Sun · Tuesday 15 April 1919 · page 5

An automatic fire alarm was responsible for the prevention of what might have been a serious fire this afternoon at the City Council's workshop in…

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Fire in Electrical Workshops

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 16 April 1919 · page 13

Through a glue pot becoming overheated, an outbreak of fire occurred at the City Council's electrical workshops in Kent-street, city, yesterday afternoon. The flames were…

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Dunedoo Fire at Tucklan

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 16 April 1919 · page 15

A fire occurred in Mr. H. Talbot's house at Tucklan, when the building and its contents were completely destroyed. Mr. and Mrs. Talbot were away from home…

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Blaze in a Chair Factory

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 17 April 1919 · page 4

An outbreak of [?] occurred on Monday night last at the Premier Woodware Works, [?] were severely damaged…

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CONFLAGRATIONS. Big Fire at Kyogie

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 17 April 1919 · page 4

Four [?] houses were completely destroyed by fire at Kyogle (N.S.W.) on Thursday night last. The only water available was a small quantity contained in a few tanks…

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Fire in Market Street

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 18 April 1919 · page 6

A fire broke out last night on the top floor of 32 Market Street, in a workshop occupied by Green and Brodie. manufacturers of window models. The damage amounted to about £200…

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Fire Cement. Bexley Resident's Invention

The Propeller · Friday 18 April 1919 · page 5

Having had considerable experience in re-inforced concrete Mr. E. Reynolds, of Laycock Street, Bexley, some time ago…

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Fire at Box Factory

The Sun · Sunday 20 April 1919 · page 2

A fire was discovered yesterday at the box factory in Mary Ann-street, Ultimo, owned by Arthur Ray. Boxes wore seen to be alight in the…

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Riot and Rebellion Outbreak in India Military Fire on Mob, and Many are Killed and Wounded. Business [?] LONDON, April 16

Sunday Times · Sunday 20 April 1919 · page 1

The Press Bureau announces that Amritsar and Lahore are quiet. Twelve important arrests have been made…

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