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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 5 of 22

Bush Fire

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 March 1925 · page 26

At present there is a bush fire near Merrygoen. It started on Sunday afternoon so far, [?] from burning a quantity or grass…

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Fire Destroys Laundry

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 March 1925 · page 14

Weir's Hotel had narrow escape from fire on Monday afternoon. The laundry, which was a detached building, was totally destroyed, and…

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Disastrous Fire in Tokio

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 6 March 1925 · page 4

Reuter, Tokio.--As the Diet was discussing a plan for the gradual suppression of houses of evil repute, a fire broke out in Susaki, one of the most populous quarters…

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On Fire Woolwich Arsenal London

National Advocate · Friday 6 March 1925 · page 2

200 firemen were still working on Woolwich arsenal early this morning though the outbreak of fire was under control at midnight…

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Tokio Slums Suffer Through Fire. Tokio

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 7 March 1925 · page 1

While the Japanese Diet was discussing a measure for the gradual abolition of certain quartette in the city, three of the slum houses were…

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Arsenal Fire Three Buildings Damaged. London

National Advocate · Saturday 7 March 1925 · page 2

It is officially stated that the fire which occurred at Woolwich arsenal, and which would have had appalling results had the wind been blowing…

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Borenore Fire Sensation. Sensational Coroner's Inquiry. Farmer Committed For Trial

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 7 March 1925 · page 4

At the Orange Court on Friday last the District Coroner (Mr. G. Shepherd, P.M.) conducted an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the…

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Big Blaze at Inverell. Inverell

Leader · Wednesday 11 March 1925 · page 3

The local batter factory was com[?]tely destroyed by tire this morn[?]g, but the bacon factory, adjoining, was saved. The damage, which…

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Students Stampede Fire at College. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 11 March 1925 · page 2

A fire broke out early this morning at the Geelong Grammar School at Cario Bay. At 2.15 a.m., half an hour after…

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Fires Around Adelaide Adelaide

National Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1925 · page 2

[?] were burning to-day in the Adelaide hills. The fire broke out in the gardens and flames swept through the gullies…

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"Cubby House" Fire Child Seriously Durned

National Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1925 · page 2

While playing In a "cubby house" at the residence of her parents, Lucy Callinan ,aged 6 Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Callinan, received…

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Grammar School on Fire Students' Narrow Escape Geelong (Vic.)

National Advocate · Thursday 12 March 1925 · page 2

At an early hour this morning a big fire broke out at the Geelong Grammar School, Corio. The Geelong fire brigade assisted by a party…

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Opening of Blackheath Fire Station. a Practical Demonstration

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 13 March 1925 · page 4

The official opening of the Black heath municipal fire station was performed by the Mayor, Alderman A. Porter, on Wednesday afternoon, in the presence of a large…

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Comedy of Errors Train Stops Fire-fighting Mblbourne

National Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1925 · page 2

A fire which was not without its humorous aspects destroyed a house at Yarraville to-day. Some of the local firemen were…

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Geurie Fire Five Shops Destroyed. Serious Damage Wrought. Wellihgton

National Advocate · Tuesday 17 March 1925 · page 2

A destructive fire occurred at Geurie, near Wellington, at 3 a.m. this morning. Five shops were completely gutted. Owing to no water or…

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Big Fire at Geurie

Leader · Wednesday 18 March 1925 · page 4

A detective fire occurred at [?] at 3 a.m., on Monday. Fire shops [?] completely suited. Owing to [?] or fire brigade, people could…

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Fire in Lord’s Place

Leader · Wednesday 18 March 1925 · page 2

A fire which is supposed to have been caused by boys burnt a willow tree in the grounds of the federal Laundry Lord’s Place on Monday…

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Two Years for Grocer Set Fire to Shop. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 18 March 1925 · page 2

Alfred Symonds Trickett, the North Sydney grocer, who was yesterday convicted on a charge of setting fire to his shop, was to-day…

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North Sydney Fire a Shop Keeper Convicted Several Different Attacks Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 18 March 1925 · page 2

At the Central Criminal Court to-day, Alfred Trickett (45) a grocer, was charged with having maliciously set fire to a shop in Alfred Street…

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Four Shops Gulled Big Blaze at Geur[?]e

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 March 1925 · page 7

Geurie suffered the biggest fire in its [?]ry on Sunday night when Rosenberg's Buildings were completely destroyed by fire they…

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