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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1905

197 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 4 of 10

Grafton Fire, Brigade

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 7 February 1905 · page 4

The team that represented the Grafton Fire Brigade at the Forbes competition returned yesterday, and report having spent an enjoyable time. The display with…

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Water Causes Fires

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 10 February 1905 · page 2

That water can cause [?]re may at first seem s little unlikely, but this is just what happened on the western coast of Ireland only a few years ago. The rocks which…

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More Bush Fires. Sydney, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 13 February 1905 · page 3

Destructive bush fires are again raging in the North-eastern, Western, and Gippsland districts of…

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Cause of Bush Fires

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 14 February 1905 · page 5

At a meeting of the Jindera Farmers' and Settlers' Association, the question of the cause of the bush fires was discussed at lought and the following resolutions were curried;— That no…

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Another Fire in Prince-street

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 18 February 1905 · page 4

Between 3 and 4 a.m. yesterday a fire was noticed in the establishment of Mr. T..James, Prince-street. The alarm was quickly raised, and the ringing of the…

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Disastrous Fire in Grafton. Business Premises Destroyed

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 20 February 1905 · page 2

A fire, which was responsible for much damage being done, occurred about 3 o'clock on Friday morning in the premises in Prince-street,…

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The-regent Fire. (To the Editor of the "Argus.")

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 20 February 1905 · page 2

Sir,--The recent fire is another forcible argument in favor of a now fire station in a central position, with a caretaker resident on…

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The Late Fire

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 21 February 1905 · page 5

Mr. Springhall, adjuster for the Insurance Companies, arrived yesterday by the Kyogle to make inquiries respecting the are of Friday last, which destroyed Mr. T…

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A Primitive Fire Alarm

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 21 February 1905 · page 3

Most of the towns in New Jersy, U.S.A., evec including so large a place as Long Breanch, have steel wheel fire alarms, which arouse commumties around them in a very…

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Our Grafton Letter [Written for the Advocate]. Fire in Grafton

The Clarence River Advocate · Tuesday 21 February 1905 · page 2

SHORTLY after 3 o'clock on Friday morning a, fire was discovered in the establishment of Mr. T. James, Prince.st., Grafton. The ringing of the fire-bell soon brought a large number of…

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The Fire Brigade

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 23 February 1905 · page 4

(To the Editor of the "Argus.") (Sir.--There is a mighty lot of heart-burning amongst the "sere and yellow left" portion of the Fire…

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Country Fire Brigades

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 25 February 1905 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday—At the annual meeting of the Volunteer Fire Brigades Association, it was deeided to urge the Government to introduce a new bill under which…

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Bush Fire at Katoomba. Sydney, Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 27 February 1905 · page 3

A terrific bush fire is raging at Katoomba." Lilianfels," the splendid country residence of Sir Fredk. Darley, was saved with…

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The Tale for To-day. Coals of Fire

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 3 March 1905 · page 2

It was a calm, clear night, and the moon shone with unclouded glory over the large grounds of the Grand Hotel, Dale-on-Sea…

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Assistance to Fire Brigades

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 7 March 1905 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday Night.—Replying to a deputation of representatives of Suburban Fire Brigades, the Chief Secretary said of £15,000 voted three years ago he found…

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Women Fire Fighters

The Clarence River Advocate · Friday 10 March 1905 · page 8

MELBOURNE "Argus" refers to an incident which occurred at Riddell when bush fires were raging recently, in which several women…

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Grafton Volunteer Fire Brigade

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 11 March 1905 · page 4

A special meeting was held at the station on. Thursday last, when 15 firemen were present; Fireman E. M. Powell in the chair. Mr..J.Hayes was elected as first…

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Fire on Board a Steamer. (By Telegram.)

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 11 March 1905 · page 5

MELEBOURNE, Thursday.—The Union Co.'s steamer Warrimoo was discovered to be on fire off Cape Schanck. She returned to port, when fire was discovered among the…

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Grafton Volunteer Fire Brigade

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 13 March 1905 · page 2

A special meeting was held at the station on Thursday last, when 15 fireman were present ; Fireman E. M. Powell in the chair. Mr. J. Hayes…

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London Destroyed By Fire. an Awful Conception

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 13 March 1905 · page 3

In his latest book, "Atoms of Empire," which is briefly short story called "The Fire," depicts the…

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