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

Fires & bushfires, 1925

435 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 11 of 22

£39,900 Fire on the Canberra. Brave Man perishes. MELBOURNE

Leader · Wednesday 1 July 1925 · page 2

A fire which broke out aboard the Canberra, early this morning, canned damage to the extent of £80,000. The [ lux[?] cabine and state rooms are…

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"Canberra" Fire Incendiarist Theory Discarded. Funeral of Victim. Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 2 July 1925 · page 2

Sydney police have definitely discounted the theory that the fire on the Canberra was caused by a "fire bug."…

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Houses Set On Fire Admission by Servant Girl

The Bathurst Times · Friday 3 July 1925 · page 3

An admission by a 14-year-old domestic servant that she had set fire to a house because her employer had grumbled at her was repeated in…

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Gallant Steward Funeral of Fire Victim Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 3 July 1925 · page 2

Reginald Craythorn, the gallant steward who lost his life in attempting to save others aboard the blazing "Canberra" on Tuesday morning, was…

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"Canberra" Fire Inquest on Dead Steward Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 4 July 1925 · page 2

An inquest into the death of Reginald Craythorne who lost his life during the fire on the steamer "Canberra" a few days age, will be held…

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Great Glasgow Fire

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 8 July 1925 · page 2

A.P.A., London.--A shocking fire, which occurred in one of the congested districts of Glasgow, destroyed Kelvin Hall and many prominent houses. Each of these…

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The Fire on the Canberra. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 8 July 1925 · page 6

The inquest opened to-day into the [?] the [?] Canberra in which Reginald [?] his life. Many of the [?] on…

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Shocking Fire at Glasgow Hundreds Homeless London, Tuesday Night

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 8 July 1925 · page 2

One of the most shocking fires in the history of Glasgow destroyed Kelvin Hall and a tenement of houses…

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Canberra Fire a Hero's Work. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 9 July 1925 · page 2

A double inquest was opened this morning into the fire aboard the steamer Canberra, and into the death of Reginald Craythorn, who lost his…

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£250,000 Damage Big Fire in Glasgow. Historic Hall Destroyed. London

National Advocate · Thursday 9 July 1925 · page 2

A most shocking fire occured at Glascow as a result of which Kelvin Hall has been destroyed, as well as a large number of tenement houses…

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Canberra Fire Origin a Mystery. Evidence at Enquiry. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 10 July 1925 · page 2

During the early hours of June 30, a fire devastated thed[?]ocks of the inte-State steamer, Canberra, while tied up at the Erskine street wharf…

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Canberra Fire Dead Steward's Bravery. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 11 July 1925 · page 2

The bravery' of Reginald Craythorne, the heroic steward who lost his life In the tragic fire on board the Canberra was commented on by the…

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Motor Bus on Fire. Sydney

Leader · Monday 13 July 1925 · page 1

A motor bus last night caught fire at Darling Point, and one passenger Hunry Dacwra 52, of Warcriley, was severely burned. His condition is…

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Boot Factory Destroyed by Fire. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Monday 13 July 1925 · page 4

The boot factory of Alfred Payne, of Park-street, Cohingwod, was totally destroyed by fire early this morning…

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Fire at Tarana. Four-roomed Cottage Destroyed

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 14 July 1925 · page 2

Mr. Thomas Rawson, who is employed on the railway at the Tarana quarries, had the misfortune early on Sunday morn'ng…

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Martin Place a Big Blaze Averted Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 July 1925 · page 2

A fire which might have resulted in a tremendous conflagration in Martin Place occurred to-night, shortly alter 8 o'clock. The promises…

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[?] Fire at Borenore. Mr. [?] Out

Leader · Wednesday 15 July 1925 · page 2

A [?] out at Borenore on Monday night, when the residence of Mr. Fel[?] Bouringer was burned to the stopped. The fire occurred at…

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Outback Tragedy Swagman Who Perished in Fire Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 July 1925 · page 8

The remains of a man Have been found at Cultowa in the Broken Hill distr[?]Apparently he was a swagman, and was burnt…

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Fire at Borenore. Mr. Felix Bohringer's Residence Destroyed

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 18 July 1925 · page 17

A fire broke out at Borenore on Monday night, when the residence of Mr. Felix Bohringer was burned to the ground. The fire…

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A Chimney Blaze

National Advocate · Monday 20 July 1925 · page 2

The usual Sunday night calm was disturbed by the clanging of the fire-bell shortly after 8 o'clock last night The result was that resident rushed…

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