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Sydney · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1924

2,369 stories in Sydney's papers · page 85 of 119

Town Hall Would Be a Death-trap If Fire Were to Break Out Fire Chief Makes an Outspoken Report on Artists' Ball-- He Suggests Immediate Improvements-- How to Prevent a Possible Holacaust-- Female Drunks Resent Being Spoken to Provisions Shockingly Inadequate

The Labor Daily · Thursday 4 September 1924 · page 5

AMONG the many other dangers which seemed to have been present at the Artists' ball was that of fire. The shockingly inadequate provision to cope with an outbreak in a crowded Town Hall are revealed in a report to the Chief Secretary, made…

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Destructive Fire. Epping's Early Morning Blaze

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 5 September 1924 · page 6

As the result of a fire, which broke out at an early hour on Monday last, a lock-up shop, occupied by Mrs. Niall, as a confectionery business, in…

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Destructive Fires Theatre Destroyed

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 5 September 1924 · page 4

[?] a pioneer [?] destroyed by fire during the early incurs of Sunday morning. The proprietor and his family, who resided on the pre[?], had…

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"News" Motorists' Guide Guides and Fires

Evening News · Friday 5 September 1924 · page 10

Although the N.R.M.A. guides duty is to assist motoriats in every way possible, they are often called upon to perform duties far removed from motoring…

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Plucky Policeman Saves Children From Fire MELBOURNE

The Sun · Friday 5 September 1924 · page 8

As Constable Anderson was leaving tile Carlton Police Station late last night he noticed the premises opposite, occupied by W. Bardas, a…

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Mysterious Fires. Murwillumbah

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 6 September 1924 · page 16

The village of Tyalgum has been the scene of a number of fires, and this is causing residents come concern. All the fires have arisen from unknown causes. Yesterday the…

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The Dubbo Fire

The Sun · Saturday 6 September 1924 · page 5

It looked as if the whole town were on fire and everybody turned out to see the catastrophe. Practically no damage was done, and there was more smoke in…

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World-wide Appeals Go Out to Aid Struggles of Irish Workers Present Dublin Strike Follows Series of Industrial Upheavals--dockers Definitely Short of Funds "Government Is Playing with Fire"

The Labor Daily · Saturday 6 September 1924 · page 1

LONDON. Friday.--It is staled that the Free State Government is contemplating a fresh move in connection with the Dublin strike, but therels obvious…

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By Wireless Locating a Fire Brigade's Happy Thought

The Sun · Sunday 7 September 1924 · page 2

Wireless was put to a now, and in Sydney a unique, use last night. Fire headquarters, unable to find tho exact locality of a fire in…

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Fire at Harboard Shop Burnt Out

The Sun · Monday 8 September 1924 · page 8

A shop occupied by Kimber and Jones, Moore-street, Harboard, was destroyed by fire at 11.45 p.m., yesterday. The damage is estimated at…

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Explosions and Fires in Mines

The Sun · Monday 8 September 1924 · page 3

Explosions and fires in mines have been the subject of repeated reference in milling text books, periodicals, and official reports during the last thirty…

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Wireless. Assisting the Fire Brigade

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 8 September 1924 · page 15

For the second time, within the past few weeks, the Fire Brigade utillsed Farmer's broadcasting service to locate a fire on Saturday night. Early in the evening…

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"Blaze of Triumph" Victoria's Cricket Success Bright Outlook Melbourne

The Sun · Tuesday 9 September 1924 · page 15

At a meeting of the Victorian Cricket Association last night a draft of the annual report, which will be presented to the annual meeting shortly,…

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Fire Fighting Events of 40 Years Ago, TAMWORTH

Evening News · Tuesday 9 September 1924 · page 8

Inspector Gorman, of the N.S.W. Fire Brigades. was farewelled by members of the Tamworth Brigade on the occasion of his last visit here. and…

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Boy's Thoughtless Act. Cottage Damaged by Fire. Coroner's Fatherly Attitude

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Tuesday 9 September 1924 · page 2

Three boys were on their way to Sunday School, at Auburn, on Sunday afternoon, 3rd August last. One picked up a couple of…

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Wonthaggi Fire Now Extinguished Air Test to Be Made at McBride's Tunnel--Search for the Two Victims to Follow

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 9 September 1924 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Monday.-- The [?] McBrhle's Turned [?] extinguished [?] will b make tomorrow, [?] which…

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Serious Fire Business Places Destroyed MURWILLUMBAH

The Sun · Wednesday 10 September 1924 · page 15

A fire broke out in Murwillumbah's main business block a little before 5 a.m. to-day, and totally destroyed Colefux's refreshment and…

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Dash Through Flames to Rescue Man Sensational Fire MURWILLUMBAH

Evening News · Wednesday 10 September 1924 · page 8

Sensational Incidents marked a fire in the main street at 5 O'clock this morning, and conspicuous bravery was shown by the owner…

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Fire Destroys Four Factories Night Blaze at Petersham--burned to the Ground Within an Hour [?] Dange

The Labor Daily · Thursday 11 September 1924 · page 1

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Factory Blaze Two Buildings Gutted £8000 DAMAGE

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 11 September 1924 · page 7

In under an hour last night fire swept through a factory block in Fisher's Parade, Petersham, and destroyed two buildings…

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