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Fires & bushfires, 1919

1,409 stories in Sydney's papers · page 34 of 71

Fire District

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 24 May 1919 · page 13

The Prospect and Sherwood Council wrote to the Blacktown Council stating that it approved of the proposed extension of the fire district being from the…

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Homely Chats with Preachers in the Making. Vi.—fire! Fire!! Fire!!!

The Methodist · Saturday 24 May 1919 · page 2

"If I were to put no more energy into my business than my Minister puts into his pulpit Work, I should be a bankrupt this side of six months." And he was a Circuit Steward who said it, and he really loved his…

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Fire in Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 24 May 1919 · page 11

At the Purina Food Company's factory. North Fitzroy, Victoria, yesterday morning, fire caused by the overheating of machinery, was responsible for several thousand pound worth…

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Fire at Annandale

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 24 May 1919 · page 19

A fire in a workshop at the rear of No. 104 Albion-street, Annandale, on Thursday night caused damage to stock to the extent of about £150.The premises were occupied…

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Fire in a Hall Armidale

The Sun · Saturday 24 May 1919 · page 7

The Oddfellows at Hillgrove had a very close call to losing their hall by fire. When the Noble Grand opened up the building for a special meeting,…

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General Notes Fire Escapes and Fire Prevention

Construction and Local Government Journal · Monday 26 May 1919 · page 6

A matter of special interest to property owners came up for discussion at the last meeting of the Master Builders' Association oF New South Wales…

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Fires in Petrograd Bolsheviks May Leave City. Decisive Fighting. London, May 24

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 May 1919 · page 9

Great fires and explosions are reported in Petrograd. It is believed the Bolsheviks are destroying munitions. The Esthonians are advancing rapidly…

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[?]ine Exploded On Anna Bay Beach Destroyed by Rifle Fire Newcastle

Evening News · Monday 26 May 1919 · page 5

On Saturday a naval party under Commanded [?] the in the which was washed up on Anna Ray [?] was played…

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Fire at Auburn

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 May 1919 · page 8

Early yesterday morning, between 2 and 3 o'clock, a fire was discovered on the premises of Mr. W. Hillsdon's residence and bicycle shop. Most of the furniture, together with…

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Motor Car on Fire

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 27 May 1919 · page 7

BATHURST, Monday.--As a result of a back fire a Dodge motor car, owned br Mr. J. M'Phee, of Bathurst. was partially destroyed,by fire running from Yethoime to Bathurst…

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Lithgow's Industries. Silica Fire Brick

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 27 May 1919 · page 6

LITHGOW, Monday.--Extensive improvements and extensions are proceeding at the Ironworks, particularly in regard to the now steal furnaces, the foundations of which have been laid,…

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Building and Construction. New Fire Stations

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 27 May 1919 · page 6

The Board of Fire Commissioners recently disported of the old tire brigade premises in Myngah Road [?] and creeled a new and up-to-date building at the corner of Military and Mandalong Roads. The new premises…

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Fell Into Fire Child Fatally Burnt LITHGOW

Evening News · Tuesday 27 May 1919 · page 4

A turning accident which ended fatally occurred here, the victim being the seven-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs. Jas. Holding…

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Loss of the Inverness. Cause of the Fire

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Tuesday 27 May 1919 · page 4

An important judgment by Mr. E. O. Cutten, S.M., and the assessor, Captain G. M'Kezie, and Professor F. P. Worle, who investigated the…

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A Bush Fire

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 28 May 1919 · page 23

Appin, N.S.W. Dear Dame,-- Once more I am sitting down to scribble a few lines to the dear, old corner after a long silence. I…

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To Fight Bush Fires Casino

The Sun · Wednesday 28 May 1919 · page 6

In response to a communication from the Forestry Commission, an effort is to be made to establish a branch league of fire-fighters in this district…

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To Put Out Fires

Australian Town and Country Journal · Wednesday 28 May 1919 · page 31

J. D.: It should be more generally known that sulphur thrown into the [?] of a stove, furnace, or fireplace, will instantly extinguish the fire in a…

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Soldier's Home Destroyed South Kensington Fire

Evening News · Wednesday 28 May 1919 · page 3

[?] cottage a [?] returned [?] Kensington, was [?]…

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Fire at Auburn. Narrow Escape of a Family

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Wednesday 28 May 1919 · page 2

Shortly before 3 o'clock on Monday morning a fire broke out in the residential portion of the premises of Mr. Walter Hillsdon, motor and bicycle mechanic…

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Buildings and Works. New Fire Stations. Mosman and Hunter's Hill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 May 1919 · page 7

The Board of Fire Commissioners recently disposed of the old fire station premises in Myagah-road, Mosman, and erected a new and up-to-date building at the corner of Military…

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