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Fires & bushfires, 1954

2,483 stories in Sydney's papers · page 14 of 125

Attempt to Start Shop Fire

Daily Mirror · Thursday 4 February 1954 · page 6

Police believe thare was a deliberate attempt last night to set fire to the Diggers' Fruit…

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The Queen In Blaze Of Diamonds And Pearls

The Sydney Morning Herald · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 14

IN a blaze of magnificent diamonds and pearls, that brought a long drawn-out gasp from the crowd, and a slender, very simply cut dress of champagne lace and satin, a solemn and rather pale young Queen…

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No Bail on Fire Count

Daily Mirror · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 11

A 39-years-old labores who appeared at Lidcombe Court today on five charges of setting fire building was refused bail by Br. Kersley…

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No Ball on Fire Count

Daily Mirror · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 11

A 39-years-old laborer who appeared at Lidcombe Court today on five charges of setting fire to buildings was refused bail by Mr. Kersley…

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No Bail on Fire Count

Daily Mirror · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 11

A 39-years-old labore who appeared at Lidcombe Court today on five charges of setting fire to buildings was refused bail by Mr. Kersley,…

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No Bail on Fire Count

Daily Mirror · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 11

A 39-years-old laborer who appeared at Lidcombe Court today on five charges of setting fire to buildings was refused bail by Mr. Kersley,…

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Granville fire charges Bail Refused After Police Express Fear

The Sun · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 11

A man was refused bail today when the prosecutor said he feared the man would start fires. The man, Alfred Wil-…

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The Burrcutter and His Mate Inauguration of a Fire Brigade

The Land · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 16

"THERE'LL be a lot of ceremonial in Sydney this week on account of the Royal Visit,"…

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National and Foreign News -- the Page That Keeps Your Up to Date Fire breaks out in new luxury liner

Daily Mirror · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 13

LONDON, Fri. (Extel).-- A small fire broke our in the new P. & O. liner Arcadia last night, when a welder's torch ignited cork lation in the first-class saloon bar. The fire was quickly…

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National and Foreign News -- the Page That Keeps You Up to Date Fire breaks out in new luxury liner

Daily Mirror · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 13

LONDON, Fri. (Extel).-- A small fire broke out in the new P. & O. liner Arcadia last night, when a welder's torch ignited cork insulation in the first-class saloon bar. The fire was quickly…

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National and Foreign News-- the Page That Keeps You Up to Date Fire breaks out in new luxury liner

Daily Mirror · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 13

LONDON, Fri. (Extel).-- A small fire broke out in the new P. & O. liner Arcadia last night, when a welder's torch ignited cork insulation in the first-class saloon bar. The fire was quickly…

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National and Foreign News -- the Page That Keeps You Up to Date Fire breaks out in new luxury liner

Daily Mirror · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 13

LONDON, Fri. (Extel).-- A small fire broke out in the new P. & O. liner Arcadia last night, when a welder's torch ignited cork insulation in the first-class saloon bar. The fire was quickly…

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National and Foreign News -- the Page That Keeps You Up to Date Fire breaks out in new luxury liner

Daily Mirror · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 13

LONDON, Fri. (Extel).-- A small fire broke out in the new P. & O. liner Arcadia last night, when a welder's torch ignited cork insulation in the first-class saloon bar. The fire was quickly…

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National and Foreign News -- the Page That Keeps You Up to Date Fire breaks out in new luxury liner

Daily Mirror · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 13

LONDON, Fri. (Extel).-- A small fire broke put in the new P & O. liner Arcadia last night, when a welder's torch ignited cork insulation in the first-class saloon bar. The fire was quickly…

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National and Foreign News -- the Pace That Keeps You Up to Date Fire breaks out in new luxury liner

Daily Mirror · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 13

LONDON, Fri. (Extel).-- A small fire broke out in the new P. & O. liner Arcadia last night, when a welder's torch ignited cork insulation in, the first-class saloon bar. The fire was quickly…

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National and Foreign News -- the Page That Keeps You Up to Date Fire breaks out in new luxury liner

Daily Mirror · Friday 5 February 1954 · page 13

LONDON, Fri. (Extel).-- A small fire broke out in the new P. & O. liner Arcadia last night, when a welder's torch ignited cork insulation in the first-class saloon bar. The fire was quickly…

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Granville fire charges

The Daily Telegraph · Saturday 6 February 1954 · page 18

Mr. Kersley, S.M., yesterday refused bail to a man in Lidcombe Court…

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Late News Phone: M2406 Children Die in Fire

The Daily Telegraph · Sunday 7 February 1954 · page 64

SPRINGFIELD (Ohio), Sat.--Fire destroyed a four- roomed wooden house here early today killing seven children and the…

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Man Dies in Blaze

Daily Mirror · Monday 8 February 1954 · page 24

ADELAIDE, Monday.-- An elderly man was burned to death in his dining room early…

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Man Dies in Blaze

Daily Mirror · Monday 8 February 1954 · page 24

ADELAIDE, Monday.-- An elderly man was burned to death in his dining room early…

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