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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1913

216 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 11 of 11

The Fire Fiend. Steamer's Narrow Escape. Sydney, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 17 December 1913 · page 3

A disastrous fire was discovered early this morning on board the British-India S.N. Coy's steamer Janus lying in Woolloomooloo Bay…

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Late Wires. The Fire Fiend Big Blaze in Sydney. £100,000 Damage Done. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 19 December 1913 · page 4

The Canada Building, occupied by the Canada Cycle and Motor Agency, and several other firms, was completely destroyed by fire this…

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A Disastrous Fire. N.Z. TOWNSHIP [?] WELLINGTON, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 19 December 1913 · page 4

A disastrous fire occurred at Tekopuru to-day, the outbreak being in a large sawmill. The damage is estimated at £40,000, while stacks…

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[Disastrous Fire in Sydney Biggest Blaze for 20 Years. Damage Done to the Extent of £100,000

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Saturday 20 December 1913 · page 13

SYDNEY, Friday.—A large seven-storied building opposite the Central Railway Station, occupied by the Canadian Motor and Cycle Company, was totally…

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Big Fire in Motor Works. Sydney

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Saturday 20 December 1913 · page 2

A building in George-street near the Central Railway Station was destroyed by fire early yesterday morning…

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Late Cables. Fire at Portsmouth. Battleship in Danger. Immense Damage Done. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 22 December 1913 · page 3

The huge semaphore tower and the surrounding block of stores at Portsmouth Dockyard were destroyed by fire. The signalmen had barely time…

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Bush Fires. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 24 December 1913 · page 3

Bush fires are raging in many part of the country. Miles of grass were destroyed. Large quantities of lucerne and hay were destroyed…

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Bush Fires in Victoria. Sydney

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 24 December 1913 · page 2

Destructive bush fires are raging betvrems Aspanvale and Chelsea. Hundreds of house, bungalows and week-end camps were barnt,…

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Big London Fire. London

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 24 December 1913 · page 2

A big fire has occurred at the Park Mansions. Occupants were rescued from the sixth floor by means of hooks and…

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A London Fire. Tragic Incidents. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 24 December 1913 · page 3

Yesterday morning Hyde Park Chambers, at the junction of Knights Bridge and Brompton roads, London, was burned out while the…

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Fires

Clarence and Richmond Examiner · Tuesday 30 December 1913 · page 2

On Friday evening a fire broke out at Yabsley's mill, Coraki, which totally destroyed it. Mr. Yabsley was at home when he received a telephone message…

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Big Blaze in Spain. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 31 December 1913 · page 3

The town of San Sebastian, Spain has almost been wiped out by fire. An immense block of buildings was destroyed and thousands of the…

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Huge Fire in Canada. Vancouver

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 31 December 1913 · page 3

A huge fire broke out in a block, of stores and houses on St. Hubert and Ontario Streets, Montreal, and owing to a water famine the…

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Big Fire in Sydney. Sydney

Coffs Harbour Advocate · Wednesday 31 December 1913 · page 2

Messrs. H. H. Groth and Company's paint, oil and glass store, in George Street, was for the [?] ond time in 15 months practically…

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Another City Fire. Big Warehouse Destroyed. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 31 December 1913 · page 3

There was another big City fire last night, when Groth's three three glass and colour warehouse in George- street was burnt out. There were…

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The Fire Fiend. Two Children Incinerated. London

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 31 December 1913 · page 3

At Broughton, England, six children were playing in a barn loft, striking matches, and set fire to the place. Four rushed out, forgetting in…

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Fire on a Steamer. Cargo Damaged. Sydney, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 31 December 1913 · page 3

An outbreak of fire occurred this morning on board the big cargo steamer Knowsley Hall, which is berthed in Woolloomooloo Bay, and…

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