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Sydney · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1932

1,916 stories in Sydney's papers · page 78 of 96

Thieves Rob and Fire Shop

The Labor Daily · Wednesday 2 November 1932 · page 8

After ransacking the six-roomed shop of Joseph Pazaky, in George's River Road, Croydon, late last night, thieves set alight to the promises…

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Fire in Cottage. Coff's Harbour

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 November 1932 · page 14

Awakened by the cries of her baby late on Saturday night, Mrs. J. Denny, of Friday Creek, found the house on fire. She hurriedly awakened her husband and family, and they…

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World Without Fire Visioned by Science

The World's News · Wednesday 2 November 1932 · page 26

Fire, which has played so great a role in man's progress, will be needless to future generations because other natural forces will be utilised. This is the…

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Slipper Factory. Set on Fire by Thieves

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 November 1932 · page 18

After ransacking a small factory and adjoining house in Croydon late last night, thieves, it is believed, set the premises on fire. Firemen from Ashfield, Burwood, and Enfield…

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BANDITS Attempt Coup in Busy Street. Constable Fires Shots. London, Oct. 31

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 2 November 1932 · page 14

A Berlin message relates that a bank messenger and a colleague were carrying £2500 from a branch of the Reichsbank in a handcart, when bandits attacked them. The…

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Thieves Blamed for Fire a Slipper Factory Destroyed

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 2 November 1932 · page 1

Believed to have been caused by thieves, a fire late last night destroyed a slipper factory owned by a Russian, Jacob Pazaky, at Croydon…

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Clothes on Fire Boy's Ordeal In Factory Yard Mates' Effort

The Sun · Wednesday 2 November 1932 · page 11

RUPERT SHLEIN, 15, of Lincoln-street, Stanmore, suffered such severe burns on the face and body, when his…

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Bush Fires Are Here

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 3 November 1932 · page 1

True herald of Australian summer, bush fires broke out in several suburbs yesterday, and many acres of scrub and grass were burnt. Fire…

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Tram on Fire

The Sun · Thursday 3 November 1932 · page 26

Flames issuing from a tram on the St. James loop caused excitement for a few minutes this morning. A few passengers who were in the…

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Casualties. Boy's Clothing on Fire

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 November 1932 · page 10

Rupert Ihlan, 15, of Lincoln-street, Stanmore, lies in the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in a citical condition. He was severely burned when his clothing caught fire at J. W…

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Fire Destroys Cottage. Dorrigo

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 3 November 1932 · page 10

A cottage occupied by Mr. and Mrs. O. Dahl was destroyed by fire yesterday. The building and furniture were insured…

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Cottage Is Gutted by Fire

The Labor Daily · Thursday 3 November 1932 · page 6

An unoccupied cottage was gutted by fire late last night in West Botany Street, Arncliffe. The cause of the outbreak is not yet known…

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Strong Programme At Lyceum Capt. Hurley's "Fire Guardians"

The Labor Daily · Thursday 3 November 1932 · page 10

LYCEUM: Capt. Frank Hurley's first picture drama, "Fire Guardians," and "The Last Coupon," with Lesile Fuller…

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Not Too "Green" For Fires Danger in December Grass Will Dry Rapidly Watch for Bush Fires

The Land · Friday 4 November 1932 · page 10

THE comfortable opinion of many people that the State will not be troubled by bushfires during the coming summer is…

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Beware of Fires ! Heavy Penalty for Carelessness

The St George Call · Friday 4 November 1932 · page 2

Now that the hot months are here again the thoughts of many of our readers will naturally turn to camping, A word of warning may be in order,…

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Fire Danger in Harvesting

The Land · Friday 4 November 1932 · page 10

The importance of safeguarding crops during harvesting operations from fire cannot be emphasised too strongly. The danger is ever present, and to provide a reasonable…

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Cottage Razed by Fire

The Labor Daily · Friday 4 November 1932 · page 11

A three-roomed weatherboard cottage in Hector St. Chester Hill, caught fire late last night, and was razed to the ground. Auburn and…

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Fire in Cottage Preceded by Explosions. Police Inquiries

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 4 November 1932 · page 10

A fire, which destroyed a cottage in Hector-street, Sefton Park, late last night, was preceded by a series of explosions. The police are making inquiries…

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Second Fire in a Week House Gutted at Chester Hill

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 4 November 1932 · page 7

For the second time this week fire brigades attended a fire last night in a weatherboard cottage in Hector Street, Chester Hill, near…

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Grass Fires. Hay

The Sydney Morning Herald · Saturday 5 November 1932 · page 14

The first grass fire of the season occurred on Groongal, near Carrathool, on Monday, and burned about 300 acres, before it was put out. The Waradgery Shire Council has organised…

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