In Commemoration – Looking Back 100 years Ago to William Brown
Beginnings Turning back the clock, we begin in the 19th century with William Hamilton Brown born in Darlinghurst in 1897. Living most of...
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Apr 11, 20226 min read
The Tōhoku Earthquake and Tsunami of 2011
The following is an extract from the June 2011 edition of Fire News. The Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami (東北地方太平洋沖地震, Tōhoku-chihō Taiheiyō...
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Museum of Fire Engagement Officer
Feb 22, 20225 min read
10 Years Since the Harvey Norman Super Store Fire
It was 10 years ago that a fire broke out in Harvey Norman in the Museum’s neighbouring suburb of Jamisontown. The Fire and Rescue NSW...
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Museum of Fire Engagement Officer
Dec 13, 20213 min read
100 Years Ago: Kirribilli Point Woolstore Fire, 14 December 1921
This week we’re winding the clock back 100 years to the great wool store fire at Kirribilli Point, 1921. Wool stores were extremely...
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