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Sydney · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1952

3,308 stories in Sydney's papers · page 55 of 166

10 Firemen Escape In Big City Factory Blaze

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 25 March 1952 · page 1

Ten firemen, trapped in this fire-damaged city building while it was ablaze and being…

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Firemen Imperilled by Blasts 10 Rescued In City Blaze

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 25 March 1952 · page 5

When violent explosions rocked a burning city chemical factory today 10 firemen trapped on the fop floor were hurled to…

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Firemen Imperilled by Blasts 10 Rescued In City Blaze

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 25 March 1952 · page 5

When violent explosions rocked a burning city chemical factory today 10 firemen trapped on the fop floor were hurled to…

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Firemen Imperilled by Blasts 10 Rescued In City Blaze

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 25 March 1952 · page 5

When violent explosions rocked a burning city chemical factory today 10 firemen trapped on the top floor were hurled to…

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Firemen Imperilled by Blasts 10 Rescued In City Blaze

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 25 March 1952 · page 5

When violent explosions rocked a burning city chemical factory today 10 firemen trapped on the top floor were hurled to…

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Explosions, Fire Wreck Ruildinr

The Sun · Tuesday 25 March 1952 · page 1

Terrific explosions rocked buildings in the city today when a fire gutted the four-storeyed premises of Andrews Laboratories, at the corner of Kent and Margaret Streets. Ten firemen trapped on the top floor staggered…

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Big Mill Fire At Mildura

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 25 March 1952 · page 9

MILDURA, Tues. -- A fierce fire which engulfed the Sunraysia Flour Mill caused damage…

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Big Mill Fire At Mildtura

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 25 March 1952 · page 2

MILDURA, Tues.--A fierce fire which engulfed the Sunraysia. Flour Mill caused damage…

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Big Mali Fire At Mildura

Daily Mirror · Tuesday 25 March 1952 · page 2

MILDURA, Tues. -- A fierce fire which engulfed the Sunraysia Flour Mill caused damage…

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Bushfires Defence Force Urged

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 25 March 1952 · page 12

CANBERRA, Monday. —Canberra needed a civil defence force to fight bushfires, Mr. A. T. Shakespeare…

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Moorebank Fire

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 March 1952 · page 1

Fire late last night severely damaged part of the refrigeration section of the Standard Telephones and Cables Pty…

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£140,000 Fires In Melbourne

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 26 March 1952 · page 8

MELBOURNE, Wed.-- Damage estimated at £140,000 was caused in fires last night, which…

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Fire Chief Honored

The Sun · Wednesday 26 March 1952 · page 7

The Governor, Lt.-Gen. Sir John Northcott today presented the chief officer of NSW Fire…

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Award for Fire Chief

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 26 March 1952 · page 4

The Governor (Lt.-Gen. Sir John Northcott) today invested Fire Chief Edward…

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Award for Fire Chief

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 26 March 1952 · page 4

The Governor (Lt.-Gen. Sir John Northcott) today invested Fire Chief Edward…

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Award for Fire Chief

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 26 March 1952 · page 4

The Governor (Lt.-Gen. Sir John Northcott) today invested Fire Chief Edward…

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Award for Fire Chief

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 26 March 1952 · page 4

The Governor (Lt.-Gen, Sir John Northcott) today invested Fire Chief Edward…

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Blasts in city fire

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 26 March 1952 · page 11

Acid fumes yesterday hampered 60 firemen who fought a fire in a city chemical…

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Negligence blamed for fire tragedy

The Sun · Wednesday 26 March 1952 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Wednesday. -- A bushfire near Macedon on February 5, which killed…

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Spectacular Fire in Chemical Works

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 26 March 1952 · page 3

Damage estimated at £60,000 was caused by a spectacular fire which destroyed…

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