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Sydney · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1927

2,755 stories in Sydney's papers · page 30 of 138

Golf House Blaze Mordialloc Loss Melbourne

Evening News · Monday 21 February 1927 · page 3

FIRE destroyed the Woodlands Golf Club House at Mordlalloc last night. The building, which was of wood, was consumed within half un…

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Witchery of Melody Mikado Revival Blaze of Color

The Sun · Monday 21 February 1927 · page 11

Witchery of melody, a blaze of Oriental color, ruby velvet, crusted with golden storks and chrysanthemums, a sparkle of…

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Swift Flames Rubber Works Gutted Surry Hills Blaze

Evening News · Monday 21 February 1927 · page 9

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Between Two Fires Garage Destroyed When Petrol Escaped

Evening News · Monday 21 February 1927 · page 6

A fire which broke out in Bardsley's Garage, Ewos Parade, Cronulla, early to-day was almost sub[?] when an escape of petrol…

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Berrigan's Big Fire Picture Show Outbreak ALBURY

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 21 February 1927 · page 7

One of the most serious fires in the history of Berrigan occurred last night The outbreak occurred at 8.45 o'clock in M'Grady's picture hall, the principal…

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"I'll Fire" Policeman Stops Taxi Maximum Fine

The Sun · Monday 21 February 1927 · page 9

Giving evidence against Thomas Sn)ltli, aged 20, a carter, who was charged with carrying a revolver without holding a licence, Constable…

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Rural Interests Crop Insurance Fire and Hail "Full Face Value"

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 21 February 1927 · page 9

A departmental explanation of the position should remove misconceptions arising out of a resolution of the last annual conference of the Farmers and…

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New Use for Fire Hose Pumps Out Flooded Houses Hobart

The Labor Daily · Monday 21 February 1927 · page 5

Friday's torrential downpour did considerable damage to nearly all business premises in the city. The water rose so quickly that the gutters…

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Big Blaze Averted Efficient Fire Alarm

Evening News · Tuesday 22 February 1927 · page 4

A SERIOUS fire was averted in the premises of T.J. Richards motor body builders Myrtle-street. Chippandale to-day, through an automatic…

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Blaze at Cairns No Water Supply Brisbane

Evening News · Tuesday 22 February 1927 · page 4

BY the use of chemical extinguishers a fire which destroyed two buildings at Cairns early to-day was prevented from going through a whole…

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Fire in Paint Shop

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 22 February 1927 · page 15

Fire broke out in a wood and iron workshop, occupied by Frank Steel, painter and decorator, in The Esplanade, Ashfield, late last night. Firemen from Ashfield and…

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Freezing Works Fire. Binnaway

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 22 February 1927 · page 12

Binnaway Freezing Works, owned by the Currabubula Freezing Company, and a narrow escape from destruction by fire yesterday at 3 p.m. A stack of crates in the yard alongside…

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Fire Engine for Cowra Cowra

The Sun · Tuesday 22 February 1927 · page 12

The Fire Brigades Board has informed the Municipal Council that a fire engine is being sent to Cowra, and a new fire station is to be built…

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City Fire. Rubber Factory. Heavy Damage

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 22 February 1927 · page 11

A fire which broke out in business hours yesterday morning did damage estimated at more than £10,000 at the factory of the General Rubber Company, Marlborough-street,…

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Fire Havoc Works Destroyed DAMAGE £9000

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 22 February 1927 · page 11

Fire wrought havoc in the works of the General Rubber Company, Marlborough Street, Surry Hills, yesterday morning when a big…

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Bondi in Darkness. Fire in Sub-station

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 22 February 1927 · page 11

Electrie lights in the Bondi district failed shortly before midnight last night, when a fire broke out in the sub-station in Junctionstreet, Bondi Junction…

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Garage Fire. Five 'Buses Burnt. Loss of £5000

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 22 February 1927 · page 11

Five motor 'buses were destroyed by a fire at Bardsley's motor garage, Ewos-parade, Cronulla, early yesterday morning. The garage building and the machinery it…

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Started Fire Shire President Fined Wind Fanned Flames Forbes

The Sun · Tuesday 22 February 1927 · page 12

"I think it a peculiar thing that a president of a shire should not know its own regulations," was Mr. C. A. Arnold's comment when fining Daniel…

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Lake Cowal Fire Mr. Wilson's Home Gutted West Wyalong

The Sun · Tuesday 22 February 1927 · page 11

On Sunday morning the beautifully laid-out home of Mr. Wilson at Lake Cowal was completely destroyed by fire. The outbreak occurred at 11…

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Loot at Fire £8000 Damage Man's Narrow Escape Berrigan

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 22 February 1927 · page 7

In connection with the fire which destroyed the Royal Theatre and the Royal Hotel on Saturday night, Messrs. A. F. Jones. J. Gorry, and F…

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