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Sydney · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1923

2,663 stories in Sydney's papers · page 13 of 134

Fire in a Garage. Gloucester

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 11

Mr. W. U. Harris' motor garage in Church-street was destroyed by fire last night, together with the whole of the contents consisting of motor cycles, separators, tyres, and…

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Factory on Fire Firemen Use Axes

The Sun · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 6

Noticing a red glare in the windows of the Oxford Picture Framing Company, Hutchinson-street, Surry Hills, shortly before 9 p.m. yesterday, Mr…

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Round the Beach Fire the Coconut Palms

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 15

Do you know the palm trees on Treasure Island? Their fruits have a quaint origin. Once upon a time--oh, hundreds of years ago, long before Australia or any…

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The "Tyrone" Fire Inquiry Concluded An Open Verdict

Nepean Times · Saturday 27 January 1923 · page 2

At St. Marys on Friday last Mr. Arthur Judges, district coroner, continued the inquiry (commenced on the preceding Tuesday) into the fire at "Tyrone" on December 23. The evidence was concluded that day, and on Tuesday morning last the coroner went out…

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Blaze in Melbourne Brigade's Good Save

Sunday Times · Sunday 28 January 1923 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Saturday.—A fire occurred this afternoon on the top floor of the large brick boot warehouse of Doery and Tilley, Flinders Lane,…

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Fire at Cessnock

Sunday Times · Sunday 28 January 1923 · page 2

CESSNOCK, Saturday.—An outbreak of fire occurred at a milinery establishment in Vincent-st[?]. yesterday, known as the Glory Box, and owned by Mr. H…

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The Mail Bag Fire!

Sunday Times · Sunday 28 January 1923 · page 7

Prince helps to put it out: "While Dad was having His usual rest the other day, I saw some smoke rising from the earth, about five hundred yards from…

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Bush Fires Week-End Outbreaks

Evening News · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 7

Despite the heat of the week-end there were no serious bush fires. A grass fire in Delce-street Peakhurst, destroyed half an acre before it…

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Bush Fire. Moree

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 10

A report reached Moree to-day that for the past few days a bush fire of some magnitude has caused considerable damage to property on the Midkin leases. Landholders in…

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Cottage Destroyed Early Morning Blaze

The Sun · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 9

A four-roomed weatherboard cottage in Lawry-parade, Balmoral, was destroyed by Are shortly before 5 a.m. to-day…

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Fire at Newtown

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 10

The Newtown fire brigade received an early morning call yesterday to attend a fire at James Fitzgerald's tobacconists shop, 128 King-street, Newtown. The outbreak was…

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Corridor in Flames Blaze at Woollahra Escape Through Window

The Sun · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 9

Awakened by her children at 8 a.m. yesterday, Mrs. Mary Nichlls, milliner, New South Head-road, Woollahra, opened the door of her…

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Fire at Brewery Melbourne

The Sun · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 9

An extensive fire burned out the brewing, power, and malt and sugar rooms of the Bendigo United Breweries…

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Fire in a Brewery. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 9

"A fire occurred on Saturday night at [?] Bendigo United Breweries Pty., Ltd., causing damage estimated at more than £5000. The sugar room and malt tower were gutted,…

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Motor on Fire Picnickers' Experience ROCKHAMPTON

The Sun · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 9

A week-end picnic party to the, Sandhilis, a popular seaside resort, hired a motor car, valued at between £500 and £600, intending to return last…

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Fire in Melbourne. Damage £30,000. MELBOURNE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 9

Shortly before 2 o'clock on Saturday afternoon a fire broke out in premises in Flinders-lane, city, owned by Messrs. Doery and Tilley, boot warehousemen. The ground and…

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Fire in Melbourne Estimated Damage, £50,000 MELBOURNE

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 4

A fire broke out in Flinders Lane on Saturday and caused damage estimated at £50,000. The outbreak occurred on the top…

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Under Fire Dublin Vice-Regal Lodge LONDON, Sunday Night

The Sun · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 1

The Vice-regal Lodge at Dublin, where the Governor-General, Mr. Healy, resides, was the target of a brisk fusillade last night. Fire was…

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Balranald Fire Heavy Damage, But P.O. Saved BALRANALD

The Sun · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 7

The biggest Balranald fire for years occurred last night. Harben's main store and contents Were totally destroyed, and the…

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Risked His Life 'Sun Pictorial' Photographer Pictures of Fire Melbourne

The Sun · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 7

"The Sun Pictorial" this morning produces a fine series of pictures of Saturday's spectacular fire, taken by Mr. G. Browne, the photographer…

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