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Sydney · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1926

3,561 stories in Sydney's papers · page 61 of 179

Fire at North Sydney

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 March 1926 · page 16

About 2.30 am yesterday an outbreak of fire was discovered in a two-story building at 27-29 Anerum-street, North Sydney, occupied by Alfred Schoer, smallgoods…

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Fire Engine As Hearse

Evening News · Wednesday 24 March 1926 · page 9

Fireman William Smith, of Crow's Nest station, who died in hospital yesterday, was burled this afternoon in the Northern Suburbs Cemetary. The…

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Brigade Not Needed Fire in Sussex Street

Evening News · Wednesday 24 March 1926 · page 9

A fire occurred at Chapmans Ltd., Sussex-street, to-day. but when detachments of man, with appliances, arrived from headquarters and Pyrmont…

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Fire on Steamer Port Macquarie. London, March 12

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 24 March 1926 · page 16

A fire broke out in the spare bunkers of the Commonwealth and Dominion line steamer Port Macquarie after its arrival at Dunkirk from Sydney. Fifty bales of wool were slightly damaged.—Reuter…

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Wool Damaged Fire on Steamer London, March 22

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 24 March 1926 · page 1

A fire broke out in the spare hunkers of the British steamer Port Macquarie, from Sydney. Fifty bales of wool were slightly…

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Arson Charge Fire in Boarding House Boarder Acquitted

The Sun · Wednesday 24 March 1926 · page 11

David Moyes, 28, a motor mechanic was charged before Mr. Justice Campbell, at the Central Criminal Court to-day, with having maliciously set…

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Fire in Bunkers Steamer Port Macquarie Dunkirk (Fr.)

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 24 March 1926 · page 1

A tire broke out in the spare bunkers of the British steamer Port Macquarie from Sydney. Fifty bales of wool were silghtly…

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Bexley As Fire Brigade Centre "If Cost No More"

Evening News · Wednesday 24 March 1926 · page 14

FORTUNATELY we do noT have many fires, and with the fast motor transport available, my part of St. George would be reached in a few…

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Improving Your Property the Painter's Part Waterproofing, Fireproofing and Fire Extinguishing

Construction and Local Government Journal · Wednesday 24 March 1926 · page 14

A few formulas collated by "Hopkins" will be found most helpful on occasions. It is advisable to file these for future reference as any one of them may solve a difficult problem at…

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Four Burned Boarding Bouse Fire Gale and Flames Jump From Top Window Wellington (N.z.)

The Sun · Wednesday 24 March 1926 · page 9

In a fire at Eltham, at 2 o'clock this morning, a largo boardinghouse was destroyed and four inmates were burned to death. They were --…

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Four Die in Big N.Z. Holocaust Leaps for Life Fire and Gale Narrow Escapes Wellington, (N.z.) Wed

Evening News · Wednesday 24 March 1926 · page 9

IN A HOWLING GALE, one of the most sensational fire in the history of New Zealand occurred at Eltham…

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"I'll Fire" Dramatic Story of La Court's Death "Desperate Man" Constable Tells of Chase and Fatal Shot Richmond

The Sun · Wednesday 24 March 1926 · page 9

A dramatic story of the shooting of Desire La Court was told at the inquest at the Richmond Police Court to-day. Constable McGeoch told how he called on La Court to "stand, in the King's name, or I fife" -- and how La Court fell with a…

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Destructive Fires

Evening News · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 19

The number of [?] fires in City and Country should remind those uninsured to insure their properties at once with the Mercantile Mutual Insurance…

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Mysterious Fires

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 7

CONDOBOLIN.--A series of mysterious fires is causing alarm in Condobolin. Recently the house of F. Lewis was…

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Fire Station Wanted

The Labor Daily · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 8

Bexley Council at present contributes £600 a year to the Fire Brigades Board, and as the Chamber of Commerce at Bexley has been agitating…

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Fires in Bunkers. Hatarana and Port Macquarie

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 4

The Sydney Marine Underwriters & Salvage Association lias received cable advice regarding outbreaks of fire on the following steamers:—…

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Fire at Tamworth Tamworth

The Sun · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 15

An eight-roomed weatherboard house owned by Mr. R. Graham, North Tamworth, was almost totally destroyed by fire last night. It was partially…

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Popular Fire Officer Mr. Creeke Honored

The Labor Daily · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 7

Mr. R Jackson, the Chief Fire Officer of N.S.W., and Mr. Mitchell, Commissioner of Police. were present at a gathering of police and…

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Stanwell Park Fire Shop and House Burned Bulli

The Labor Daily · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 8

In the early hours of the morning, a fire broke out in the shop and dwelling of E. Smith, Stanwell Park, which was completely gutted…

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Four Lives Lost. Boarding House Fire. New Zealand Tragedy. WELLINGTON

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 10

A fire which destroyed a 13-roomed boardinghouse at Eltham, Taranaki, early this morning was attended by tragic results. Of the 10 inmates four lost their lives, and…

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