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Sydney · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1925

2,065 stories in Sydney's papers · page 19 of 104

Engine-driver Gives Fire Alarm

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 20 February 1925 · page 3

While the driver of a special train (Mr.Richurdsons) was passing through Loch bars early on Wednesday morning, has noticed a fire at the near of P.T. Rogers' store and Henry Rogers'…

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A Fire Policy Meaning of Occupancy

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 February 1925 · page 5

A verdict for the defendants was given in the action by Joseph George Manning, of Elizabeth Street, Sydney, against the Federal Mutual Insurance…

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Trapped in Burning Building Hunter Street Blaze Dash Through Blinding Smoke Plucky Attempt at Rescue

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 February 1925 · page 1

Trapped on the fourth floor of a burning building in the city last night, a man and a woman were almost suffocated by smoke before they were rescued by firemen. Two well-known sportsmen, Messrs. Les Duff and…

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City Fire. Typiste's Discovery. People Trapped in Offices

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 February 1925 · page 9

An outbreak of fire last night considerably damaged the premises and stock of the Direct Distributing Company, trading in women's apparel, at Turner Chambers, 16-18…

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District Court. (Before Judge Curlewis.) a Fire Insurance Policy

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 20 February 1925 · page 6

Arising out of the destruction by fire of his cottage at Huskisson, 15 miles beyond Nowra, Joseph George Manning, of Elizabeth-street, Sydney, sued the Federal Mutual…

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Opawa on Fire Australian Cargo on Board London, February 18

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 20 February 1925 · page 1

A message from Perim reports that the steamer Opawa, from Australian ports to London, has arrived with her lower cross bunker and No, 3 bunker…

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Country News. Bush Fires. Inverell

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 February 1925 · page 18

Bush fires are spreading in the vicintiy of Ashford, where a hot spell has withered the grass which is very long. Towards Bonshaw also bush fircs are raging Fences and…

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Bush Fires. Damage in Tasmania. Hobart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 21 February 1925 · page 21

Throughout Tuesday and wednesday tremendons bush fires raged at Sait Pan Plains, at Woodsbury, spreading devastation. On Tuesday night fire was burning over a…

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Bush Fires Countryside Aflame Gallant Fighters Aehford

Evening News · Saturday 21 February 1925 · page 3

Bush fires are still raging in the vicinity of Ashford, where it is estimated 15,000 acres of grass has been burned…

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Blazing Hills Bush Fires Raging Homestead in Peril Ashford

The Sun · Saturday 21 February 1925 · page 7

Bush fires are still raging, and It is estimated that 15,000 acres of grass have been burned. The homestead of Mr. A. Cameron, Edina, Ashford, had…

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Fire at Sea Opawa's Lucky Escape

The Labor Daily · Saturday 21 February 1925 · page 5

The New Zealand Shipping Company steamer opaca 9297 tons, according to information received by the Sydney Marine Underwriters' and…

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Fire on Opawa Bunker and Hold Alight

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 21 February 1925 · page 3

Tho Sydney Marino Underwriters and Salvage Association yesterday received further details of the fire on the New Zealand Shipping Co.'s steamer Onawa. which has nut In to Berlin with…

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Fire in Wheat Crop Farmer Committed Forres

The Labor Daily · Saturday 21 February 1925 · page 3

Coronal inquiries into the burning of wheat crops have been fairly frequent out West that year. Something in the nature of a…

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Fire Fighters in the Bush a Girl's Heroism Bathurst

Evening News · Saturday 21 February 1925 · page 1

Newbridge residents have experienced exciting and anxious times in fighting bush fires. The flames were prevented from spreading through the unremitting…

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Bush Fires Blaze Glow Seen for Miles Heroic Fights Ashford

The Sun · Sunday 22 February 1925 · page 2

For many miles around the glow of the bush fires could be seen last night, the hills being one huge blaze. It is estimated that 16,000 acres of grass…

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Tornado's Roar Swift Destruction in Three States Bushfires Reported Terrific Queensland Heat Causes Exodus From Township

The Sun · Sunday 22 February 1925 · page 2

The elements have been in a turbulent mood. From Wellington (New South Wales), Orange, Melbourne and from Tasmania come reports of sudden and destructive wind storms that have left a wide trail of damage in their wake…

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House Burnt Out Temora

Evening News · Monday 23 February 1925 · page 9

The home of Mr. Henry Lang in Tynam-street, was destroyed by [?] last night. Mrs Lang is at the [?]side, her husband is working in the…

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Thrilling Fire Episode Granville Blaze Dash Into Burning Building

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 23 February 1925 · page 1

Station-officer Fletcher, of Granville Fire Brigade, figured in, a thrilling episode of a fire which destroyed a block of buildings at…

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36 Fires Week-end Tally But Not a Record

Evening News · Monday 23 February 1925 · page 1

There were 36 fires in the metropolitan area during the week-end Apart from the extensive [?] Granville [?]…

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