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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1921

350 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 12 of 18

Another Air Disaster Aeroplane Takes Fire and Explodes No News of Survivors London

National Advocate · Monday 29 August 1921 · page 2

The London-Brussels air mall exploded off Calais at midday today and fell into the sea. A mall bag has been picked up. It…

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Motor Destroyed by Fire

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 1 September 1921 · page 18

A fine big Overland motor car, the property of Mr. J. Alston, of Caigan Station, was destroyed by fire last week. Mr. Hickson, who…

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Fire at Piambong. Considerable Damage Done

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 5 September 1921 · page 6

A fire broke out in Mr. Claude Rohr's hayshed at Piambong on Friday night Mr. Rohr had 20 tons of hay in his shod, also an…

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Fire in Orange East. Outbreak in Co Operative Store

Leader · Monday 5 September 1921 · page 2

Shortly before midnight on Saturday Mr, J. Jacger, who was just about to retire, noticed clouds of smoke issuin from the premises occupied by the…

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Gruesome Relics Human Bones in a Camp Fire Toowoomba, Saturday night

National Advocate · Monday 5 September 1921 · page 1

At the Toowoomba Police Court, Henry Arthur Dale, 2S, a teamster, was charged on remand with the murder of Frederick Hawes, at The Palms,…

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Fire in Pitt Street. Sydney

Leader · Friday 9 September 1921 · page 6

A big fire broke out at three o'clock this morning. In Pill street, near the Corcuiar Quay. A [?] noticed huge flames leaping from a building…

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Fire Causes £45,000 Damage Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 9 September 1921 · page 2

Two fires occurred in Sydney early, this morning, causing damage estimated at £45,000 The first fire was at the hardware shop of Alex Smith,…

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The Recent East Orange Fire

Leader · Monday 12 September 1921 · page 2

In the capacity as coronor, Mr, Helm, P.M.,on Friday conducted an exhaustive inquiry late the recent are at the Railway Co-operative store,at…

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Our Footballers Heroes at a Fire a Risk in Vain London

National Advocate · Thursday 15 September 1921 · page 2

The Australian League footballers gallantly assisted at a Harrogate hotel fire. They were staying at an adjoining hotel and turned out early…

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Harrogate Fire Australian Footballer Injured London

National Advocate · Friday 16 September 1921 · page 2

In his efforts at the fire at the Harrogate Hotel, Latta, the Australian footballer cut his hand badly. Three stitches were later inserted. The…

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Sydney Fires Extensive Damage Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 21 September 1921 · page 3

A Tire which occurred early this morning, destroyed Squire's Box Factory at Annandale and the damage is estimated at £3,000…

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Outbreak of Fire

Leader · Wednesday 21 September 1921 · page 4

A fire occurred here on Friday morning, when the dwelling and contents of Mr. Arch Stains, J.P., were completely destroyed. The sad…

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Destructive Country Town Fire. Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 September 1921 · page 12

A fire at Mathura, a small town in the Deniliquin district, last night destroyed the Bank of New South Wales, and a number of other…

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Ship on Fire Capetown

National Advocate · Friday 23 September 1921 · page 2

The steamer Port Augusta, from New York to Fremantle, is on fire about 400 miles from Capetown. The fire has spread from the bunkers to…

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Agricultural and Pastoral Notes. Agricultural. To Fight Fire

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 23 September 1921 · page 7

Summer is approaching--the season when each year the fire demon licks up stretches of crops and grass in this State aggregating in value a considerable fortune. The…

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AGRICULTURAL. (Supplied by the Department of Agriculture). to Fight Fire. The Wisdom of Early Precautions

Leader · Friday 23 September 1921 · page 2

Summer is approaching—the season when each your the fire demon licks up stretches of crops and grass in this State aggregating in value a…

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Hampton. School Building Destroyed by Fire

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 28 September 1921 · page 3

The Hampton school building was totally destroyed by fire last Thursday night. The fire had a strong hold before it was discovered, consequently all efforts to save the…

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Fire at Camboon

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 29 September 1921 · page 16

The residence of Mr. R. Riches, of Camboon, had a narrow escape from being destroyed, by fire. The kitchen was well ablaze when the…

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Big Fire in Paris Paris

National Advocate · Saturday 1 October 1921 · page 2

The fire at the Printemps building, completely destroyed the premises. The damage is estimated at 18 milion francs. Seven firemen were…

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Maliciously Setting Fire

Leader · Wednesday 5 October 1921 · page 4

Jeremiah Kitt and Alfred Gainsford were charged with maliciously attempting to act are to an hotel at Forest Reefs on June 1. Mr. F. A…

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