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Sydney · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1925

2,065 stories in Sydney's papers · page 14 of 104

Big Melbourne Fire No New Town Hall MELBOURNE

Evening News · Thursday 5 February 1925 · page 1

Melbourne will not have a new Town Hall. The City Council Committee which dealt with Sunday's the damage has…

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Thrilling Heroism Saves Seven Belfast Fire London, Wednesday Evening

Evening News · Thursday 5 February 1925 · page 1

A THRILLING story of heroism by a laborer named M'Gevy, by which he saved seven lives from what looked Like certain…

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Fire Station

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 6 February 1925 · page 7

Merrylands has risen to the dignity or having a tire station within its boundaries. A building for tile purpose is being erected near the police station, and it should…

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Annandale Fire

Evening News · Friday 6 February 1925 · page 5

A confectionery shop in Parramatta—road, Annadale, occupied by [?] Francis, was severely damaged by fire early to-day. The adjoining premises…

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Fire Alarm

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 6 February 1925 · page 3

It is not felt, at Fire Brigade headquarters, that an alarm at the corner of Chiswick and Park roads is necessary. Consequently, it is not their intention to…

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Big Blaze at Redfern £10,000 Damage Stock Ruined

The Labor Daily · Friday 6 February 1925 · page 1

FIREMEN from Headquarters, George Street West, Red- fern, and Glebe had a stiff fight at a blaze in Moorgate and…

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Fires in the Country. Glen Innes,[?]

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 February 1925 · page 12

A fire broke out in a shed on Dr.Blessing's property last night, when 4000 bushels of corn, 12 tons of hay, and 800 corn bags were destroyed. The fire brigade was successful…

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Hotel Destroyed by Fire. Walgett

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 February 1925 · page 12

At about midnight last night the Barwon Inn Hotel, situated near Dangar Bridge, three miles from Walgett, was destroyed by fire, the origin of which is unknown. The…

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City Boot Factory Ruined Heavy Damage Done in Big Blaze Were Burglars at Work?

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 6 February 1925 · page 1

Sydney's biggest blaze for months past occurred at Chippendale last night, when a big two-storey boot factory, occupied by Hazeldine Bros., Ltd., was almost gutted. A big quantity of stock was ruined by the…

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Fire at Newtown Good Save by Firemen

The Sun · Friday 6 February 1925 · page 13

Awakened about 2 am., by smoke coming up the back stairs and entering his bedroom, Charles Moy, boot and shoe maker, discovered a fire at…

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Mystery Fire £15,000 Damage Burglars Suspected

Evening News · Friday 6 February 1925 · page 9

Mysterious lights is the building! No fire alarm sounded! Those feature are engaging the…

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FIRE. Footwear Factory. Great Damage. Woman's Strange Story

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 6 February 1925 · page 11

The footwear and leather factory of Hazeldine Bros., Ltd., Daniel-street, Redfern, was practically gutted by fire last night. The…

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The Sporting Spirit Fire Chief's Action MELBOURNE

Evening News · Friday 6 February 1925 · page 3

When it was announced some weeks ago that Nick Winter the hop step, and jump champion, who won that event at the Paris Olympic Games, was coming to Melbourne…

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Country News Destructive Fire Two Premises Burned at Yenda

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 6 February 1925 · page 2

GRIFFITH.--Another destructive fire has occurred at Yenda, resulting in two business premises being burned and others being only saved after a hard fight. A…

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Melbourne Fire Town Hall Destroyed the Big Organ Burnt

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 6 February 1925 · page 4

A destructive the occurred In the main half of the Melbourne(Vic) Town Hall during the par[?]y hours of Sydney morning. A load explores was…

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Rescued From Fire Man and Wife Escape Down Ladder

The Sun · Friday 6 February 1925 · page 13

"I want no more experiences in regard to fires," remarked Mr. Frank Tydeman, stationer, Parramatta road, Annandale, this morning. "My…

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Petrol Blaze Motorist's Hand Burned

The Sun · Saturday 7 February 1925 · page 1

Mr. Clifford G. Banks, of Shirley-road, Roseville, was driving a car through Ryde just on midnight last night, when he stopped outside a local…

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Cootamundra Fires. Cootamundra

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 7 February 1925 · page 18

During the early hours of yesterday morning the Royal Hotel's stables were burnt down and between 1 and 2 o'clock this morning the old offices and storerooms of Mitchell Bros,…

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Fire Board Volunteers' Representane

The Labor Daily · Saturday 7 February 1925 · page 7

Mr. Hugh Connd[?] M.L.A. has been [?] by the [?] Edga[?] Employ [?]as in [?]for the [?]of a re[?] ea [?]tative of the…

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Fire Brigades V. the Rest

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 7 February 1925 · page 13

Next Monday, commencing at 1.30 p.m.. the Fire Brigades (premiers of the Wednesday Cricket Association) will oppose a side chosen from the remaining teams in the competition…

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