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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1917

324 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 14 of 17

The Synod. Third Session. Third Day. Ecclesiastical Fire Insurance

Daily Examiner · Friday 12 October 1917 · page 2

After the minutes had been read at the opening of of synod yesterday the Bishop congratulated Rev. R. Woodger, clerical secretary, on the full, accurate,…

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Story of the Revolt. Marines Refuse to Fire on Sailors. the Nurnberg's Dash. London, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 12 October 1917 · page 3

Four German dreadnoughts participated in the revolt, including the Westfalen. The officers on the latter were locked in their cabins, and the…

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Fire at Randwick. New Tea Room Destroyed. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 15 October 1917 · page 1

The new tea house in the saddling paddock at Randwick racecourse was totally destroyed by fire last night. The building cost £14,000. The damage is…

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In the Balkans. the Coming Offensive. Intense Artillery Fire. London, Friday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 15 October 1917 · page 3

To-day's communique issued by the Germans report intense artillery fire in Macedonia, in the Monastir basin, and in the Cerna Bend…

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Fire on a Steamer

Daily Examiner · Thursday 18 October 1917 · page 5

At the inquiry into the cause of the fire which broke out on a big steamer at Miller's Point three weeks ago evidence was given that someone had broken into…

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Fire on a North Coast Trader. Only Slight Damage. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 19 October 1917 · page 3

A fire which broke out on the steamer Maianbar, which is being overhauled on Chapman's patent slip at Balmain, was put out by the firemen after only slight…

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Set on Fire. a Cargo of Explosives. Las Palmas

Daily Examiner · Saturday 20 October 1917 · page 5

A Spanish ship brought 45 survivors of Italian vessel Caprera, which, with a most important cargo of explosives, was set on fire and sunk off the coast of…

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The Mysterious Fire. an Open Verdict. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 22 October 1917 · page 1

The Acting-Treasurer has made available the findings of the Superintendent of Navigation as a result of the inquiry recently held info the outbreak of fire which…

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All Merchantmen Sunk. Huns Fire on Boats. London, Sunday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 22 October 1917 · page 3

The Admiralty announces that while two destroyers were convoying the twelve merchantmen between the Shetland Islands and Norwegian coast…

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Bush Fire Tragedy. Fire-fighters Incinerated. Brisbane, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 24 October 1917 · page 2

Details are to hand of a terrible bush fire tragedy near Boulbia, Queensland. The fire is said to have been caused by lightning. Whilst it was being…

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Disastrous Blaze in N.z.town Business Places Destroyed. Wellington (Nz.), Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 24 October 1917 · page 2

Fanned by a gale, a fire destroyed the business street of Dannevirke, a thriving town near Palmerston North, on the North Island, doing about…

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Awful Bush Tragedy. Lightning Fires the Plains. Rolling Walls of Flames. Several Fatalities. Brisbane

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 24 October 1917 · page 2

Several lives were lost in a bush fire which occurred on Warrenda Station, near Boulbia, Queensland. The Queensland Commissioner of Police…

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A Disastrous Fire. New Zealand Town Burned. Loss Estimated at £200,000. Wellington (N.z.)

Daily Examiner · Wednesday 24 October 1917 · page 2

A disastrous fire occurred at Dannevirke, New Zealand. The loss is roughly estimated at £200,000. Many tradespeople are financially ruined. The fire…

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Sprinklers Alarm Firemen. Serious Blaze Averted

Daily Examiner · Thursday 25 October 1917 · page 3

A fire which apparently smouldered all night on the second floor of the premises of Bennett and Wood, cycle and motor manufacturers, at the corner of Pitt and…

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Food Riots in Austria. Military Fire on Civilians. London

Daily Examiner · Thursday 25 October 1917 · page 5

Swiss reports state that the Austro-German frontier has been closed, owing to the serious internal condition of Austria. Unprecedentedly violent bread…

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Violent British Fire. Signs of a Further Attack. London, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 26 October 1917 · page 3

A German official message says: The enemy is conducting the most violent drumfire between Houthulst Wood and Passchendale…

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Grafton Fire Brigade

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 30 October 1917 · page 4

Last night, Mr. J. Graham, Inspector of Fire Brigades, conducted an inspection of the Grafton Fire Brigade. The members of the local brigade went…

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Big Fire at Baltimore. French Munitions Destroyed Damage: £1,000,000. New York, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 2 November 1917 · page 3

At Baltimore a fire destroyed piers containing munitions intended for France. The damage amounts to five million dollars…

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Fire at German Camp. Prisoners Killed or Injured. Amsterdam

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 5 November 1917 · page 3

The German civilian internment camp at Muester was destroyed by fire. Several of the prisoners were killed or injured…

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Lifting the Veil. Operations in Palestine. Transcending Artillery Fire. Brilliant Work of Anzacs. London

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 6 November 1917 · page 5

Reuter's Cairo correspondent at headquarters says that the first section of the veil which has obstructed the happenings on the Palestine front for some time has…

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