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Fires & bushfires, 1935

2,020 stories in Sydney's papers · page 3 of 101

Explosion and Fire. Albury

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 January 1935 · page 10

Further inquiry has been made into the explosion and fire at the premises of James Butler, baker, of Wilson-street, Albury. On lifting the floor of the shattered shop and…

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Cottage Destroyed by Fire. Kyogle

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 January 1935 · page 10

A farm cottage owned by Mr. C. Hea[?] Collins Creek-road two miles north of Kyogle, was destroyed by fire. The outbreak was attributed to rats which are very prevalent in all…

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Baby Burnt to Death. Fire in Perambulator

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 January 1935 · page 5

The coroner, after an inquiry yesterday into the death of Leo Alexander Blok, three months, who was fatally burnt in his perambulator, returned a verdict that the burns…

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Dash Through Ring Of Fire Speedway Thriller

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 8 January 1935 · page 3

STAR turn at the Show Ground next Saturday will be Frank Varey. He has been honored with the match of the night against Billy Lamont. In addition, he will live up to his name as the "Red Devil" by riding through rooms of flame…

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Church Destroyed. Valuable Property Ruined by Fire. ADELAIDE

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 8 January 1935 · page 9

A fire at Millicent early this morning destroyed St. Alphonsus' Roman Catholic Church. The fire started in the vestry at the rear of the building or in the adjoining…

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Mystery Fire in Baker's Shop Explosion at Albury Albury

The Labor Daily · Tuesday 8 January 1935 · page 9

An inquiry will be held into a mysterious explosion that started a fire in a baker's shop occupied by Leslie and James Butler, in Wilson…

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Houses Saved Bush Fire Quelled

The Sun · Wednesday 9 January 1935 · page 4

Residents and firemen to-day fought a bush fire for nearly two hours to prevent it burning three cottages in Woronora-parade…

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Fire at Central Railway Station

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 January 1935 · page 12

A working model advertising the Blue Mountains express train caught alight at the Central Railway Station last night. Firemen from headquarters put out the fire with chemical…

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Child Falls in Fire. Kempsey

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 9 January 1935 · page 12

Doreen Prior, 2, falling into a camp fire at South West, Rocks, was badly burned, She was admitted to the Macleay District Hospital suffering fiom burns on her feet and legs and…

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Fire at Hurstville

The Propeller · Thursday 10 January 1935 · page 1

Just before midnight on Sunday, Keith Adams, of Dumbleton Road, Penshurst, noticed volumes of smoke coming from a four-roomed…

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When Fire Broke Out

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 10 January 1935 · page 20

It is at rule—and one that appears to have a absurd side—that Parramatta firemen have to warn their district superintendent—somewhere down…

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Few Fires People More Careful No False Alarms

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 10 January 1935 · page 5

"It's an in wind that blows nobody good," says the old adage, and the continuous rain experienced recently has brought good to the fire brigades…

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Fire Danger Smart Save at Auburn

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 10 January 1935 · page 3

Quickly checking the spread of flames, Auburn and Granville brigades made a smart save when fire broke out at the rear of Stanmore's ironmonger…

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False Alarms Big Increase at Granville Fire Figures

The Cumberland Argus and Fruitgrowers Advocate · Thursday 10 January 1935 · page 11

Of the 34 calls received by the Granville Fire Brigade during the year, no fewer than 13 were false alarms. This is almost twice as many…

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The Bush Beater Will Not Scatter Fire if Tied with Wire

The Farmer and Settler · Thursday 10 January 1935 · page 10

A USEFUL hint for fighting bushfires comes from Mr. R. L. Davey, of Hogarth Range, near Casino,who points out that many men grab a bush and belt…

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Homes in Danger of Bushfire Residents Help Brigade At Oatley Heat to Blame

The Labor Daily · Thursday 10 January 1935 · page 7

RESIDENTS assisted brigadesmen to quell a number of bushfires caused by the heat yesterday in various parts of the metropolis…

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Home Burnt Out Family's Great Loss

The Biz · Friday 11 January 1935 · page 2

The home of Mr. Hartas, junior, Wetherill Park, was destroyed by fire on Saturday last. Mr. Hartas had just returned frome, and went to feed Mr. Boyd[?]…

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Fire Hoax

The Biz · Friday 11 January 1935 · page 4

Guildford Fire Brigade received a call to attend a fine in Hawkesview-road, Guildford, on Tuesday afternoon, but upon arriving at the house reported to be…

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Fire at Eastwood

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 11 January 1935 · page 8

A fire which broke out in Roxy Beckwith's drapery establishment in Rowe-strcct Eastwood, yesterday morning caused slight damage to the rear of the premises. The Eastwood…

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Fire Bravery Modest Alderman

The Sun · Friday 11 January 1935 · page 7

A motion, that Hurstville Council bring under the notice of the Royal Humane Society the bravery of Ald. Binder, who early one morning this…

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