Fire at Ryde
Ryde and Drummoyne fire brigades were called to a fire at the old Ritz Theatre last night. Little damage was done. Originally built as a picture theatre, the…
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Dwelling Destroyed by Fire Lithgow
The total possessions of Mr. A.E. Miller, a well-known personality and war pensioner, were completely destroyed by fire when his small…
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The citrus packing sheds at Wyong were destroyed by fire early this morning. The outbreak was noticed by E. Hayer, watchman, who blew the siren. The fire brigade arrived…
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CORONATION celebrations in Sydney will officially begin to-day with the Show Ground festival at which 36,000 school children will be…
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IN the Coronation festivities, 3050 aborigines on 21 Government stations in N.S.W. will be invited to enjoy campfire dinners, sports, fireworks and sing-songs. A typical programme is that for…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Blaze of Lights in City To-night. State Celebrates. Rally of 36,000 Children. Message of Greeting to King and Queen
Elaborate preparations have been made for the State celebrations in honour of the Coronation. The festivities will begin to-day with a gathering of 36,000 children at the Showground, To-night, public and private buildings, the Harbour Bridge,…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Our Melbourne Letter Blaze Of Light For Coronation Steeplechases Provide Race Thrills
ALTHOUGH their appearance was somewhat tardy and it seemed that Melbourne would allow the Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, to pass with little ostentation. Coronation decorations have bloomed steadily in the city during the past few days…
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A CARNIVAL spirit swept Sydney last night when the city and the Harbor foreshores burst into a blaze of…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Voices Heard Before Fire Wyong
Voices were heard in the building by a nightwatchman shortly before a fire broke out and destroyed the Wyong co-operative citrus packing house…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Fire on Steamer. Conflicting Messages. LONDON, May 11
Conflicting messages have beeen received from the steamer Welcombe, on which a fire broke out. One stated: "Fire extinguished. Nos. 1. 2,…
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With smoke belching from the windows (above) firemen mounted the steel extension ladder to pour water on to a fire which severely damaged Sidney Riley's photographic studio in Film House to-day. The bottom picture shows the interior of the studio. Firemen prevented the flames from reaching film vaults…
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Lost Sunday week Mr P. Carter had the misfortune to lose ft larpe shod containing quite a number of costly farm implements by fire. Mr Carter…
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Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh,: who head the cast of "Fire Over England," opening at the Embassy to-morrow…
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Considerable damage was done by fire to portion of the interior of the luxury cruiser-yacht Boo Saada yesterday when the vessel was racing in…
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NEWCASTLE, Wednesday. -- Metropolitan Fire Brigades Rugby Union team had an easy victory over a combined Newcastle side at Mitchell Park this…
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SEAFARING adventure, hair-breadth escapes from the Spanish Inquisition, court plotting, youthful daring and romance—you will And…
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Excitement was caused at the Australian Motor Yacht Squadron's Coronation regatta, at Middle Harbour yesterday, when Mr. R. Smith's cruiser, Boo Saada, caught fire while…
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A fusing footlight which ignited the descending curtain after a screening of "Romeo and Juliet" at the Astra, Parramatta, last Friday afternoon…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Five Escaped From Hotel Fire Wellington (N.z.), Wed
Five persons were forced to make a hurried dash for safety when the Parua Bay Hotel, North Auckland, was destroyed by fire last night. The…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Blaze of Color In Dense Crowds in Streets Striking Scenes at Night Big Buildings Gay With Flags Flood LIGHTING
CORONATION DAY in Sydney was celebrated as a holiday which,probably,has no parallel in the manner in which it was observed. Instead of Sydney and suburbs moving out to the holiday and country resorts, the city became the hub of crowds…
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