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Fires & bushfires, 1922

1,908 stories in Sydney's papers · page 41 of 96

Malaga Fire Death=Roll of 50 or 60 LONDON

The Sun · Friday 28 April 1922 · page 1

A message from Malaga, Spain, states that the death roll, as the result of the fire which occurred there yesterday, is now between 50 and 60…

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No Tidings Manurewa Mystery Southerly's Secrets Was There a Fire?

The Sun · Friday 28 April 1922 · page 7

There had been no tidings of the overdue barque Manurewa up to a late hour to-day, although there is scarcely a ship on the coast that…

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That statement, [?] Detective Surridge, at the Central Police Court, today, was made to [?] by George Carroll or Sardenfe[?] who was charged Pyrmont Blaze

Evening News · Friday 28 April 1922 · page 5

POLICE INQUIRY…

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Blaze at Balmain. Another Good Save

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 29 April 1922 · page 11

At 11.47 last night Fire Brigade Headquarters received three simultaneous calls notifying the existence of a blaze at Balmain. Detachments from Headquarters, Balmain,…

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West-end Fire

Nepean Times · Saturday 29 April 1922 · page 2

There was excitement in Penrith late on Monday afternoon when the flame and the smoke from a fire at the West End became visible to the…

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Fire at Balmain

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 29 April 1922 · page 14

A fire broke out in a large shed at Ba[?]maln late last night The shed, which was severely damaged,was attached to the chandlery works of W. Waugh Brigades from Balmain,…

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Brilliant Spectacle Transformer on Fire

Evening News · Saturday 29 April 1922 · page 6

A brilliant spec[?] of names and sparks leaping many feet in the air, was seen at Rhodes late yesterday afternoon, when an electric light…

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Balmain Fire Large Store Damaged

Evening News · Saturday 29 April 1922 · page 2

A fire severely damaged the store of William Waugh, ship's chandler, at [?] Western-street, Balmain East, Isle last night. The Bridges from…

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'Bus Destroyed Early Morning Fire

Evening News · Saturday 29 April 1922 · page 6

One peter-has was destroyed and three others severely damaged by a fire which occurred in a motor garage occupied by Henry Mayer, at the…

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Sawmills Destroyed by Fire. Milton

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 29 April 1922 · page 14

One, of the biggest sawmils in the Milton district was deatroyed by fire early this morning. The mill was situated at Bawley Point, and is the property of Messrs. A. and E…

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Blaze at Chippendale

The Sun · Sunday 30 April 1922 · page 5

A fire broke out on the first floor of premises in Meagher-street, Chippendale, at 5.30 a.m. yesterday. The first floor, which is occupied by Haywood…

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Brave Fireman Long Crawl Through Smoke-filled Basement Tough Blaze in William Street

Sunday Times · Sunday 30 April 1922 · page 2

The Metropolitan Fire Brigade attended an outbreak in William-street yesterday afternoon which, for its inaccessibility and dancer, was the most…

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Fire Brigade Officers Several Transfers Announced

Sunday Times · Sunday 30 April 1922 · page 3

An important transfer of officers of the New South Wales Fire Brigades was announced yesterday. They will take effect this week…

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"Colin Ross Stunt" Balgowlah Fire Witnesses Annoyed Objection to Questions

The Sun · Monday 1 May 1922 · page 2

The Fire which destroyed the three roomed weatherboard cottage in Boronia-street, Balgowlah, occupied by William Adam Bannerman and his…

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Calcutta Gaol Mutiny. Great Loss Through Fire. Lahore, April 28

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 May 1922 · page 9

Further inquiry into the mutlny in Calcutta gaol elicits that two Hindu and five Mohammodan convicts were killed. About 49 convicts and some of the gaolers were…

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Fires and Mice

The Sydney Stock and Station Journal · Tuesday 2 May 1922 · page 2

Dear "Planets,"—I hope the shock won't prove fatal! I won't attempt to calculate how long it is since I last wrote. Somewhere in the Dark…

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Country Fires. Inverell

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 May 1922 · page 10

A fire broke out in a cottage owned by Mr. George Swan on Saturday night, when the building and contents were totally destroyed. There was no insurance. The owner also…

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House Destroyed by Fire. Wagga

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 2 May 1922 · page 10

A fire occurred this morning resulting in the total destruction of a residnece in Murraystreet occupied by G. Armstrong. The family had been preparing for removal from Wagga…

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Fires in the Country. Murwillumbah

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 3 May 1922 · page 12

A dwelling occupied by W. E. Robinson; at Tyalgum, wars destroyed by fire on Sunday night. The flames spread too quickly to enable the furniture to be removed. Mr…

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Glebe Fire Inquiry by Coroner Kerosene in House

The Sun · Wednesday 3 May 1922 · page 2

The arrest of James Henry Trammell on April 13 on a charge of arson, which was the result of police inquiries concerning the fire which severely…

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