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Sydney · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1924

2,369 stories in Sydney's papers · page 47 of 119

Fire !

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 April 1924 · page 5

The residence standing at the corner of Richmond and Plumpton roads, for many years owned by the late Mr. Sydney Burdekin, was on Friday afternoon…

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Fairfield New Fire Station

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Saturday 19 April 1924 · page 11

The Board of Fire Commissioners has forwarded a sketch plan to Fairfield Council of the proposed fire station to be erected in William-street, Fairfield…

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Fire at Clenbrook an Inquest. Open Verdict

Nepean Times · Saturday 19 April 1924 · page 3

The district coroner, Mr. Arthur Judges, held an inquest at Penrith Court House on Friday and Saturday of last week concerning a fire that…

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A River of Fire. Steel Railway Bridge Twisted

The World's News · Saturday 19 April 1924 · page 5

It was an awe-inspiring sight when a tain of fourteen huge oil tanks was wrecked on a bridge in the Western United States not long ago…

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Old Home Destroyed Fire at Burdekin House. Extensive Damage

Nepean Times · Saturday 19 April 1924 · page 3

"Lloydhurst," an historic home at the junction of Richmond and Rooty Hill Roads, well known as Burdekin House, was destroyed by…

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"Purified by Fire" Advocates of Cremation

Sunday Times · Sunday 20 April 1924 · page 13

The following opinions of celebrated divine on the subject of cremation, are Interesting "What I should desire, when I do…

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Fire at Townsville. Brisbane

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 21 April 1924 · page 7

A Townsville message states that damage estimated at about £15,000 was done by a fire which gutted Mr. Thomas Brown's wholesole store and offices in Flinders-street…

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General News Shops and Houses on Fire

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 21 April 1924 · page 2

LEETON.--A fire which broke out in Pine Avenue, Leeton, destroyed two shops which were occupied by Mr. Brovman, draper, and Mr. Rosenwarn, a cycle dealer…

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£15,000 Blaze Fire-at Townsville Brisbane

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 22 April 1924 · page 5

Damage estimated at £15,000 was done by fire at the premises of Thomas Brown and Sons, at Townsville, on Saturday evening. The fire brigade…

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Burdekin's Home Destroyed by Fire

Evening News · Tuesday 22 April 1924 · page 8

"Lloydhurst," a typical old colonial home at the corner of Richmond and Rooty Hill roads, was destroyed by fire last week…

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Man Shot Dead. by Father-in-law. Old Man Fires at Police. North Sydney Tragedy

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 22 April 1924 · page 9

John William Datson, aged 74 years, shot dead his son-in-law, George Hawkins, at their residence in Hampdon-street, North Sydney, yesterday afternoon, in the presence of…

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Big Fire 13 Shops Burnt Bellingen Blaze Losses Are Heavy BELLINGEN

Evening News · Wednesday 23 April 1924 · page 7

A BIG FIRE occurred here this morning, and before the flames had been subdued thirteen business premises…

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A Good Save Fire at Garratts, Ltd

Evening News · Wednesday 23 April 1924 · page 10

A splendid save was made early to-day by the Headquarters Fire Brigade. Abput 2.30 a.m. Nightwatchman…

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Big Fire Many Buildings Gutted BELLINGEN

The Sun · Wednesday 23 April 1924 · page 9

A serious fire commenced in Hyde-sticct, Bellingen, at 3.30 a.m. to-day. The fire is supposed to have originated in Sproull and Sturgeon's drapers'…

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Fire at Dee Why Three Boys injured

The Sun · Wednesday 23 April 1924 · page 10

Three boys, George Marshall, aged 9, Arthur Carter, aged 7, and Roland Carter, aged 14. of Pittwater-road, Manly, were severely injured by fire at…

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Boys Burned One Dead Tent on Fire

Evening News · Wednesday 23 April 1924 · page 8

Three boys, George Marshall. 9, Norman Carter, 9, and Roland Carter 14 all of Pittwater-road. Manly, were severely burnt last night at…

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Blaze in Garage

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 24 April 1924 · page 5

A fire, which for a time threatened to cause great damage, broke out at Garratts, Ltd., garage in Elizabeth Street city, early yesterday morning…

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Disastrous Fire Blaze at Belligen £20,000 Damage Bellingen

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 24 April 1924 · page 7

The most serious conflagration experienced at Bellingen occurred at an early hour this morning, when 13 business establishments were totally…

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Destructive Fires Homesyead Destroyed

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 24 April 1924 · page 4

Fire completely destroyed the [?]ogand[?]ion Station homestead and contents belonging to Mr. A. G. Stevenson, of Renduck Station, Hay on Monday. The building was a substantial one…

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£15,000 DAMAGE Brisbane Blaze. BRISBANE

Evening News · Thursday 24 April 1924 · page 6

Damage estimated at nearly £15,000 was caused by a fire at South Brisbane to-day. A two-storey building, occupied by…

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