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Sydney · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1922

1,908 stories in Sydney's papers · page 8 of 96

Fire at Hurstville

The St George Call · Friday 20 January 1922 · page 5

The four-roomed weatherboard home of John Braidwood Dooley, in Hillcrest Avenue Kogarah, was destroyed by fire on Tuesday last. The outbreak…

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Shavings on Fire

The Sun · Friday 20 January 1922 · page 7

A fire was discovered on the first floor of the furniture factory of Harry Pullen, in Darling-street, Globe, at 7.15 p.m. yesterday by Aaron Ormsby, who…

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Fire at Haymarket

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 January 1922 · page 9

A fire, which caused considerable damage, occurred last night in premises used as an auctioncer's saleroom at 705 George-street, [?]aymarket, and occupied by Cohen and Sons,…

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Fire in George Street

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 January 1922 · page 6

A fire at No. 705 George Street, at 5.45 p.m. yesterday burnt,out the ground floor of a two story building, and severely damaged the older floor and the basement…

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Manila Fire Manila, January 18

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 January 1922 · page 7

The fire which occurred here destroyed 1000 native houses. It is estimated that 5000 battles are homeless…

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£400 Damage Fire at Auctioneer's Rooms

Evening News · Friday 20 January 1922 · page 5

damage [?]£400 was carried by a fire which occurred last night at Hyman Abrahams' [?] rooms in George-street. A man named…

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Constable a Fire Fighter Furniture Factory Saved

Evening News · Friday 20 January 1922 · page 5

The quicknoss of Constable Pike saved the furniture factory of Harry Pullen, in Darling-street, Glebe, last night. Aaron Ormbay, who lives in the same street…

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An Unusual Claim Fire Hydrant Covered With Metal

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 20 January 1922 · page 6

An unusual claim has been made against the wellington (N.S.W.) [?] Mr. Holdman lavy, owner of a shop that recently destroyed by…

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Fire at Manila 12,000 People Homeless LONDON

The Sun · Friday 20 January 1922 · page 7

A message from Manila states that the greatest fire since the American occupation has occurred. Thirty-two blocks of houses were destroyed, and…

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Baby's Death Cot Catches Fire Brother Struck Match Brisbane

The Sun · Friday 20 January 1922 · page 7

Allan Roy Radcliffe, a 4½ months old baby, was burned to death at Murarrie, near Brisbane, yesterday. His 4½ year old brother struck a…

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Clothes on Fire zELDERLY Woman's Suicide Tried to Cut Her Throat

Evening News · Friday 20 January 1922 · page 5

[?] Cornner to-day Investigated the [?] surrounding the death of [?] who died in the [?] park Mental Hospital on…

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The Leisure Hour in the Home Circle. Rise of the West the Beginnings of Things Language, Fire and Rain (Continued from Last Issue.)

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 20 January 1922 · page 15

Language was said to have originated with on ill-tempered woman, who went about at night scattering the camp fires of the tribes with a long stick…

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Bush Fires Many Holdings Burnt Urana

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 21 January 1922 · page 12

A bush fire swept Billabong Plains, between Urana and Oaklands, yesterday. Many holdings were burnt out, and miles of fencing destroyed, but no homesteads were lost. The following…

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The Fire Brigade Captain

Nepean Times · Saturday 21 January 1922 · page 2

Mr. E. Walsh, who recently resigned his position as permenent officer at Penrith Fire Station, is continuing in the position of captain till the end of…

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Early Morning Blaze Railway Goods Shed Loaded Trucks Burnt TOOWOOMBA

The Sun · Saturday 21 January 1922 · page 7

At an early hour this morning, the railway goods shed, at Pittsworth situated in the centre of the town was totally destroyed by fire. The place…

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Open Verdict. Fire at Blacktown

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 21 January 1922 · page 11

A fire which occurred, on December 26 at a residence In George-street, Blacktown, was the subject of an inquiry held by Mr. P. S. Poolman, at the Parramatta…

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The Ordnance Stores Fire Damage About £70,000

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 21 January 1922 · page 1

In regard to the fire which occurred at Liverpool Camp, on Saturday night last we are authentically informed that the official call was given by the…

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Barque on Fire 600 Tods of Wheat Damaged LONDON

Evening News · Saturday 21 January 1922 · page 1

A Hamburg message states that a fire broke out on the barque Dieppe-dalle. Though the fire is now under…

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Another Big Fire £250,000 of Damage Done LONDON

Evening News · Saturday 21 January 1922 · page 1

The stores of the North British Railway Company at [?] have been destroyed by lire. Five persons perished. The damage…

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Country Fire. Coroner's Finding. Farmers Committed for Trial. Forbes

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 January 1922 · page 14

The Coroner to-day concluded an inquiry in regard to a fire which occurred in the standing crop on Ronald Peter Morgan's farm on the Ooma Soldiers' Settlement on November…

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