Surry Hills Factory Fire
A two-storey factory in Mary St., Surry Hills, was gutted by fire last night. THE factory, owned by Mr. H. S…
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Surry Hills Factory Fire
A two-storey factory in Mary St., Surry Hills, was gutted by fire last night. THE factory, owned by Mr. H. S…
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Police fired several shots at a young man who was disturbed breaking into McGee's Service Station Anzac Parade, Kingsford,…
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Shots were fired this morning at two burglars by a policeman at Kingsford and by a shopkeeper at Gladesville --but both the burglars escaped. The burglar who was chased at…
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AUCKLAND, Monday (A.A.P.-Reuter).—Two members of the Royal New Zealand Air Force fire section at Whenuapai air station…
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A small fire at Semolina Products Pty. Ltd., Thomas Street, Haymarket, was quickly extinguished by firemen early last night…
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LONDON, July 14 (A A.P.).— Reliable estimates show that the Texas City, U.S.A., fire and explosion on April 16 will cost the London…
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AUCKLAND (N.Z.), Monday. -- Members of the Royal New Zealand Air Force fire section at Whenuapai station thought it was time they had a fire to fight. They tossed a coin to decide who would light it…
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Men drove cars and motorcycles to safety last night when fire threatened £10,000 worth of vehicles in the premises of…
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Firemen last night prevented a fire in Pelican St., Surry Hills, from spreading to an adjoining building where cars worth…
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Firemen last night prevented a fire in Pelican St., Surry Hills from spreading to an adjoining building where cars worth…
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Two youths ran for safety when a 44-gallon drum of methylated spirits exploded and set fire to…
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Firemen last night prevented. a fire in Pelican St., Surry Hills, from spreading to an adjoining building where cars worth…
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MELBOURNE, Wednesday. --Trapped in her room and screaming, Mrs. Mabel Isabel Brown, 71, widow, was burned…
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A mobile fire frighting unit, which would operate in the Baulkham Hills Shire and maintain radio contact with Parramatta and Becroft fire stations, may be set up. Councillor Maher told Baulkham…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Puzzle Page Color This Picture What Is It Quiz Time We See in the Fire
HOW many things can you find pictured in this glowing fire? Make up a list and post it to "Playtime." If it is neat and correct, it may win you a prize. NO. OF ARTICLES…
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At the last meeting of Sutherland Shire Council the Shire Clerk referred to council's decision to levy a local rate for the purchase of bush…
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On Thursday night of last week John Sorensen, aged 34 years, of Princes Highway, Engadino, was burned about the chest, face, and…
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Unaware that part of the second floor of the Hotel York, King St., was burning, more than 25 guests slept, despite the…
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Unaware that part of the second floor of the Hotel York, King St., was burning, more than 25 guests slept. despite the…
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