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Sydney · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1924

2,369 stories in Sydney's papers · page 58 of 119

Charred Notes Found. Fire Nine Months Ago

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 23 May 1924 · page 4

Nine months ago the some or [?] Tolhursl, of Nyagan (N.S.W.) was completely destroyed by fire, and a bandle of £5 noted amounting to over £100 was…

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SOUTH B.H. Mine. Fire Rumour Denied. Broken Hill

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 May 1924 · page 10

It was rumoured to-day that a serious development had occurred in the South mine by reason of fire coming in from the Central mine. The report was given an official denial,…

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Fire in Trucks. Series of Outbreaks. a Forbes Train. Parkes, Thursduy

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 23 May 1924 · page 9

Fire was discovered in a truck of [?] attached to the mail train from Forbes yesterday. The truck was detached at Tichbourne. A second truck was found to be on…

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Central Mine Fire Said to Have Extended But Report That South Mine is Threatened is Officially Denied

The Labor Daily · Friday 23 May 1924 · page 3

BROKEN HILL, Thursday. -- Mine [?] were alarmed this afternoon be a statement that a serious development had occurred in the…

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Mine Is on Fire But Danger Is Nil Outbreak at Stanford-Merthyr -- Two Brick Stoppings Sealed Off

The Labor Daily · Friday 23 May 1924 · page 5

There is no danger at the Stanford Merthyr mine, according to a message received by the Minister for Mines. Mr. Fitzpatrick said yesterday that…

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Jenolan Caves Fire Precautions

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 24 May 1924 · page 8

A complete overhaul of Je[?] Cav[?] House has been made recently, on the instructions of Mr. Oakes, Chief Secretary, by officer of the Board of Fire…

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Fire at Garretts, Ltd. New Stocks Already on Hand

Sunday Times · Sunday 25 May 1924 · page 23

Garratte, Ltd, have lost no time in replenishing their stocks of accessories' destroyed by fire. Noted always for its stocks of modern lines, motorists can…

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Suspicious Fire

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 26 May 1924 · page 4

PARKES. -- Mr. W. T. Gilchrist, the Forbes coroner, held an inquiry into a fire at the shop of Lester Kaye, tailor, of Charinda Street Parkes, on May 14. He…

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Fire at Forbes Forbes

The Sun · Monday 26 May 1924 · page 9

One of the largest produce stores in Forbes was destroyed by fire last night, despite the efforts of the fire brigade. Portion of several hundreds…

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Fire in Hobart. Newspaper Office Damaged. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 26 May 1924 · page 8

Damage to the extent of about £6000 was caused by a fire which occurred in the "Mercury" office early on Sunday morning. The bookbinding department, where the newspapers…

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Fire at Kensington Home of Mr. Sproule, M.L.C.

The Sun · Monday 26 May 1924 · page 12

The house occupied by Mr. Robert Sproule, M.L.C., in Milroy-avenue, Kensington, was severely damaged by fire, heat, and water late on Saturday…

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M.l.c.'s Loss House on Fire Neighbor Injured

Evening News · Monday 26 May 1924 · page 9

While he was absent from home. [?] promises of Mr. Robert [?] M.L.C., in Milroy Avenue, Kensington, suffered severely from…

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Burglars and Fire Have Little Chance New Commonwealth Bank Building in Melbourne -- Something Special in Strongrooms

The Labor Daily · Monday 26 May 1924 · page 5

The Commonwealth Bank, founded Mr. [?]her's Government, continues phenomenal growth and service to the people of Australia. To-day the…

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Kensington Fire. Mr. R. Sproule's Loss

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 27 May 1924 · page 10

Damage estimated at £900 was caused by fire to the residence of Mr. R. Sproule, M.L.C., in Milroy-avenue, Randwick, during the weekend. The outbreak occurred during tha…

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Kogarah Blaze Factory Damaged

Evening News · Wednesday 28 May 1924 · page 4

A fire broke out early to-day in a furniture factory owned and occupied by Lawrence Elimoon in Ramsgate-road Kog[?]h…

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Tweed Heads Fire

The Sun · Wednesday 28 May 1924 · page 5

Brisbane, Wednesday.--Chandler's butcher's shop at Tweed Heads was destroyed by fire to-day. The damage is estimated at £500…

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Fire at Kogarah

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 28 May 1924 · page 13

The furniture factory of T. E. Elllnoos, at Ramsgate-road, between Rocky Point-road and the Causeway, Kogarah, was severely damaged by fire this morning. The fire was…

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Fire at Kogarah Furniture Factory

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 28 May 1924 · page 5

A fire broke out at the premises of L. T. Ellinoo's furniture factory, Ramsgate Bond, Kogarah, early this morning…

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Tenterfield Sawmill Damaged by Fire

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 28 May 1924 · page 8

A fire occurred at Messrs. Armstrong Bros, and Rand's sawmill, Tenterfield. The fire started amongst the sawdust in the pits about the…

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Fire at Kogarah Furniture Factory Damaged

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 28 May 1924 · page 9

Shortly before 2 o'clock this morning a furniture factory occupied by Mr. L. T. Ellinoos, on the north side of Ramsgate Road, between Rocky…

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