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Sydney · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1922

1,908 stories in Sydney's papers · page 18 of 96

Cafe Fire Was It Accidental ? MELBOURNE

The Sun · Wednesday 15 February 1922 · page 4

Further evidence was taken today regarding the origin of the fire at A.B.C. Cafe, Swanston -street, in which Maurice Mitchell lost his life…

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Sydney's Fire Brigade First Class and Self-Sufficient

Evening News · Wednesday 15 February 1922 · page 10

"We can challenge the world as far en our Fire Brigede service is concerned." said Alderman William Taylor, addressing Paddington Council last night in…

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"IT !" North Shore Mystery Tracked to Its Lair Legacy of P.F.A. Fire

The Sun · Wednesday 15 February 1922 · page 6

A mystery called "It" has been worrying North Sydney for many weeks. "It" in a complete baffler. "It" is everywhere and nowhere,…

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Bush Fires. Tullamore

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 9

A disastrous bush fire has again swept through the district. The selected candidate, Mr. J. T. Tully, instead of campaigning, spent several days fighting the flames. Properties…

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The Fire Brigade

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 10

Mr. John Graham, of the Circular Quay Fire Station, was yesterday appointed second officer in charge of the New South Wales Fire Brigade, He came to Australia from Scotland in 1889,…

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Fire Brigade Inquiry

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 12

The Fire Brigade Employees' Union was notified by the State Govermnent yesterday that the inquiry into the charges of alleged victimisation of the members of the union…

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Fire in Bunkers

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 4

At Woolwich Dock yesterday a fire was discovered in the lower port cross bunkers of the steamer Clanalpine. The firefloats Pluvius and Cecil Rhodes were requisitioned, and…

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Persistent Fire Clan Alpine Banker Alight Extinguished by Fire Floats

Evening News · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 10

A fire gave trouble to the crew of the steamer Clan Alpine during and after her voyage from Newcastle to Sydney. It was found in the bottom cross…

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Destroyed by Fire Gundagai

The Sun · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 8

At 7 o'clock this morning Thomas cordial factory was destroyed by fire. The building, which was owned by, Charles Goodsall, was insured for…

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Fire on Steamer. Bunkers Flooded

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 9

A fire broke out in the bunkeis aboard the oversea steamer Clan Alpine on Monday night, whilst the vessel was en route from Newcastle to Sydney. The fire was not considered to be…

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Fire Claims. Quick Settlements. Regretted by Coroner

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 10

Mr. H. Richardson Clark, Parramatta District Coroner, during an inquest regarding a fire said it was to be regretted that the payments of claims by insurance companies were…

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Fire at Sawmills Man Charged with Arson Mubwillumbah

Evening News · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 7

Roy Robert William ALexander Boyle appeared at the Police Court this morning to answer five charges of stealing, breaking entering, and arson. The…

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Cafe Mystery. Explosion and Fire. Over-insured Property. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 9

Further evidence was given to-day at the adjourned inquiry concerning the death of Mavro[?]es [?]adji-Michael Mitchell, otherwise known as Maurico Mitchell, a Greek…

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Bush Fires Bad in the South. Outbreaks Elsewhere

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Friday 17 February 1922 · page 15

Bush fires are raging again. The biggest this time is reported from the south, where the grass is very dry. This month is an anxious one for…

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Fire Commissioners' Board

The Sun · Friday 17 February 1922 · page 8

At a special meeting of the City Council, to be held on Monday next, the application of four votes possessed by the council in connection with the…

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Fire at Gundagai. Gundagai

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 February 1922 · page 10

At 7 o'clock this morning, Thomas' cordial factory was destroyed by fire. The building was owned by Mr. Charles Goodsall, and insured for £250. The plant, which was owned…

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Cause of Grass Fires Sparks From Trains Commissioners' Precautions

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 17 February 1922 · page 13

In view of the many bush and grass fires that have occurred in paddocks adjoining the railway line, the Hay branch of the Grasiers' Association…

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Fire Commissioners Election of New Member

Evening News · Friday 17 February 1922 · page 5

At a recent meeting of the City Coun-cil a resolution was passed provided that the four votes of the council in connec-tion with the election of a member to…

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Fire on Glendarra Estate. West Maitland

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 17 February 1922 · page 10

A fire occurred on Glendarra Estate, Paterson River, the property of Mr. Darcy Reynolds. A large hayshed and a quantity of hay, vehicles, harness, and farm…

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Railway Critics. a Bombshell That Missed Fire

The Land · Friday 17 February 1922 · page 4

It is quite natural that a huge business concern such as that controlled by the New South Wales Railway Commissioners must submit to the strictures of innumerable…

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