Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Fires & bushfires, all years

Sydney · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1925

2,065 stories in Sydney's papers · page 37 of 104

Destructive Fires Motor Cars Burned

The Farmer and Settler · Friday 1 May 1925 · page 4

Two motor cars were destroyed when a shed, the proper of Daniel Hanrock, caught fire at Gre[?] (N.S.W.) during the week. MICE CAUSE FIRE…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Showground Fire

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 May 1925 · page 9

It was reported at St. Vincent's Hospital last night that Clarence John Law, of Boronia-road, Bellevue Hill; Edith Nicholls, of Cronulla, and Carice Lee, of Deewhy, who…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

General News Two Fires Homestead Destroyed

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 1 May 1925 · page 2

LOCKHART. -- Two homesteads were affected by fire this week. On Wednesday morning the large homestead an Burrangong Station was gutted. It…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

More Fire Fighters

Evening News · Friday 1 May 1925 · page 9

At Hornsby Council meeting last night the president Cr. James said that as a result of complaints regarding the local fire brigade,it had…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Carnival Fire Victims Improving

Evening News · Friday 1 May 1925 · page 5

Clarence [?] Lee [?] Edith [?] burned at the Shows [?] on Wednesday night when [?] fire, are…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Lidcombe Big Grass Fire

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 1 May 1925 · page 2

Three acres of well-grassed land, near one of the wards at the State Hospital, caught fire recently, and caused some little excitement. Under the guidance…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Burrangong Homestead Fire. Lockhart

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 1 May 1925 · page 10

Mr. Malcolm Maslin suffered severe loss in the destruction by fire of the Burrangong homestead. It is understood that the premise. and furniture was insured, but Mr. Maslin,…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Pendle Hill. Boy Scouts' Camp Fire

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Friday 1 May 1925 · page 3

In answer to the invitation of the 1st Girraween Troop of Boy Scouts, the 1st Girraween Girl Guides were the guests at a camp fire meeting, held at the…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Big Victorian Fire Hot Time in Cool Store MELBOURNE

The Sun · Friday 1 May 1925 · page 16

Shortly after 10 o'clock this morning a fire was discovered in the evaporation branch of the Ringwood Cool Store, 15 miles from the city. City…

Continued on Trove, page 16 →

Orange Air Horror Tortured Woman's Anguished Appeal "For God's Sake Get Me Out" a Gallant Digger's Leap Into the Flames Blaze Fed by Petrol on Ground Orange

Evening News · Friday 1 May 1925 · page 9

HOW the remarkable bravery of two returned soldiers in trying to save Mrs. Harriet. Mary Tresilian Hickey from the burning aeroplane on Wednesday was unavailing was told at the inquest on the woman and Thomas Linn…

Continued on Trove, page 9 →

Escape Down Rope Tried to Beat Out Fire Blaze at Manly

The Sun · Saturday 2 May 1925 · page 6

Cut off by a fire which broke out on the first floor of the Jazzland refreshment rooms. The Corso, Manly, early to-day, James…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Manly Fires Narrow Escape "Jazzland" Ablaze

Evening News · Saturday 2 May 1925 · page 1

During last night, fire severely damaged the "Jazzland" Refreshment Rooms, on the Corso, Manly. The premises [?]…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Fire in Mine Near Magazine Does Little Harm Fire Squad Was Prompt Broken Hill

Evening News · Saturday 2 May 1925 · page 6

A fire broke out at the 1070 feet level of the South Mine early this morning: but according to the official report, it was promptly extinguished…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Car Hits Pole Sequel to a Fire WOLLONGONG

Evening News · Saturday 2 May 1925 · page 6

Through the steering gear locking, a car in which J. Byron and F. Thorn[?], were [?]ending for the fire station to notify an outbreak, crashed into an…

Continued on Trove, page 6 →

Blaze in Mine Broken Hill South Rumors Denied Broken Hill

The Sun · Sunday 3 May 1925 · page 2

A fire broke out on the 1170ft. level of the South mine early this morning, but, according to the official report, it was promptly extinguished by proto…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Fire at B.H. South Mine

Sunday Times · Sunday 3 May 1925 · page 7

BROKEN HILL, Saturday.—Much Much alarm was caused in this city this morning when early reports were circulated to the effect that a fire had…

Continued on Trove, page 7 →

Trapped by Fire Man Slides Down Rope Shop Burnt at Manly

The Sun · Sunday 3 May 1925 · page 2

After his wife and children had made their way down stairs from a burning building in the Corso, Manly, early yesterday morning. James…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Five Burned One Seriously Big Country Blaze Melbourne

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 4 May 1925 · page 1

Two firemen and three civilians were burnt in a fire which destroyed half the business block at Buninyong last night…

Continued on Trove, page 1 →

Narrow Escape From Burning Home. Stead Lockhart Fires

The Labor Daily · Monday 4 May 1925 · page 5

Two [?]mesteads were destroyed by fire in the Lockhart district this week. On Wednesday morning the large homestead on Burrangong station was…

Continued on Trove, page 5 →

Drill Hall Fire. Orange

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 4 May 1925 · page 12

For the second time within a month a fire occurred at the Drill Hall at Orange on Saturday night, when the contents of the Light Horse office, including books and valuable…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →