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Sydney · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1932

1,916 stories in Sydney's papers · page 55 of 96

Fire on Freighter. Sydney Cargo Damaged. Cornsacks and Linseed. Melbourne

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 5 July 1932 · page 7

A fire which broke out among closely packed bales of cornsacks in the hold of the freighter Querimba, at No. 7 wharf, Victoria Dock, to-day, took nearly an hour to subdue…

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Reds Fire on Guests at Nazi Wedding Many Communists Killed at Sports Festival London

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 5 July 1932 · page 1

THE decree restoring freedom of political demonstration, says the Berlin correspondent…

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No Water! a New Fire-fighter

The World's News · Wednesday 6 July 1932 · page 6

A new fire-engine has just been made by that famous Manchester firm John Kerr and Company. It uses liquid gas instead of water…

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House Fire Woman Sent for Trial

The Sun · Wednesday 6 July 1932 · page 20

A small thin woman, clad in brown, sat tightly clenching a tiny handkerchief to-day while the City Coroner (Mr. May), heard evidence…

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Fire on Querimba. Quantity of Sacks Damaged

Daily Commercial News and Shipping List · Wednesday 6 July 1932 · page 4

A fire broke out on the British-India steamer Querimba at Melbourne on Monday, taking over an hour to subdue…

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The LAW o' [?] in' fire a [?] slip SYNOPSIS

The World's News · Wednesday 6 July 1932 · page 21

THE two who had entered the building wasted no time. The moment they were…

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Fire at Ermington

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 July 1932 · page 10

A weatherboard cottage of nine rooms, in Wharf-road. Ermington, was destroyed by fire last night. The cottage was occupied by Allan Taylor, who was absent at the time of…

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Arson Charge. Sequel to Rozelle Fire

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 July 1932 · page 14

The City Coroner (Mr. May) committed Mrs Constance Ballard, a houseowner, who has been on the dole for some time, for trial on a charge of arson yesterday at the…

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Cottage Destroyed by Fire. Orange

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 7 July 1932 · page 10

The 13-roomed weatherboard cottage belonging to Mrs. E. C. Collits, of Springside, five miles from Orange, and valued at £700. was destroyed by fire. The contents, valued at…

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Locked Papers First Then Fled Office Girls In Rubber Fire

The Sun · Thursday 7 July 1932 · page 17

ALTHOUGH they took a great risk, when a fire, which broke out at Hardy Bros.' rubber works in…

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No Fire Bells Marriage in Brigade Circles Ford -- Cross Wedding

The Labor Daily · Friday 8 July 1932 · page 10

WEDDING BELLS, not fire bells, commanded the attention of many members of the Metropolitan Fire Brigades on Saturday, when a…

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Kept Their Heads in Fire Peril 'Women Employees of Factory an Explosion

The Labor Daily · Friday 8 July 1932 · page 5

Great, presence of mind was displayed by women Employees of Hardy Bros., rubber goods manufactuters, yesterday, when…

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Fire Street—best Harold Pk. Bet Mort Dickens' Chance in Poor G.C.A. FIELD Gendarme May Lead All the Way

Arrow · Friday 8 July 1932 · page 19

DESPITE the fact that second-raters will contest the G.C.A. Stake at Harold Park on Saturday night, the race should nevertheless be an interesting one. In finishing fourth to Cutlet in this race last week, Mort Dickens…

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At Historic Cranbrook Log Fires Glowed

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 July 1932 · page 7

Historic old Cranbrook was the rendezvous for nearly 600 card players and dancers last night, when the Combined Old Boys' and…

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Two Hurdle Events AT H. PARK Fearless Fairy May Win G.C.A. Fire Street?

The Sun · Saturday 9 July 1932 · page 2

For the first time since the restoration of the betting, the G.C.A. meeting at Harold Park to-night will open with a 660…

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Fire Streets Consistency Likely to Be Rewarded Old, But Still Fast Venetian Lady's Chance King March Out

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 9 July 1932 · page 4

THE scratching of King March from the Campsie Handicap at Canterbury to-day has left the race very…

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Fatal Lapses Put Randwick's Fat in Fire Norths Notch Sparkling Union Victory

Truth · Sunday 10 July 1932 · page 6

NORTHS towelled Randwick 15 points to 9 yesterday, and thus kept the premiership table true to the season's form in its tantalising change of leadership. WANLY has now deposed Randwick…

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Fire at North Bondi Surf Sheds

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 July 1932 · page 12

Considerable damage resulted from a fire in the sheds at an early hour yesterday morning. This view shows how-members lockers were ruined by the fire…

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£9000 Fire Store Destroyed Lauistceston

The Labor Daily · Monday 11 July 1932 · page 6

The general store of F. D. L. Dawson Pty. Ltd.,. St Mary's with stock valued of £9000, was totally destroyed by fire this morning…

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Surf Clubhouse Destroyed by Fire. Members' Property Lost

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 11 July 1932 · page 9

The clubhouse of the North Bondi Surf Club, which is at the northern end of Bondi Beach, was practicaily destroyed by fire early yesterday morning. The fire was first noticed by…

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