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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1921

624 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 16 of 32

A Wyalong Fire. Heavy Damage Done. Sydney, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 8 June 1921 · page 3

A message from West Wyalong states that a big fire, starting at the "Star" newspaper office, spread rapidly to several buildings in the town, all…

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Fire in a Wheat Stack

Daily Examiner · Friday 10 June 1921 · page 4

An inquiry was opened at Temora into a fire which occurred at the Combaning wheat stacks on May 22. John Neville, divisional wheat inspector,…

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Inquiries Into Fires. a Deliberate Act. Strictures by the Coroner. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 10 June 1921 · page 4

At the Coroner's Court an inquiry was held into the circumstances surrounding a fire in a pawnbroking establishment in Resent street. Redfern on May 17…

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Film's' Ltd. Fire. Murder Charge Withdrawn. Melbourne

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 10 June 1921 · page 2

The charge of murder against Morton Pimental, in connection with the death of Miss Riley, in a burning building, at Melbourne, was yesterday…

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Fire in Wheat Stack. Big Shortage Reported. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 10 June 1921 · page 3

A message from Temora states that the Coroner's inquiry into the fire which recently consumed wheat stacks at the railway, was adjourned…

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Bourke Street Fire. Verdict of Incendiarism. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 14 June 1921 · page 5

An inquiry into the fire which occurred in Bourke street, Darlinghurst, was resumed. Mrs. Crawley said she had previously…

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American Shipping Strike. Passenger Ship Set on Fire Men Reject Suggested Compromise. New York

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 14 June 1921 · page 3

Two big ocean liners, Buskey State and Western Comet have been badly disabled. Marine strikers are blamed for the outrages…

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A Fatal Fire. Young Girl's Death. Sydney, Tuesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Wednesday 15 June 1921 · page 2

Gladys Root, aged 15, residing at Parramatta, was burnt to death owing to her clothes catching fire…

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Fire in Castlereagh Street. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 16 June 1921 · page 4

A fire occurred early this morning in the premises of the City Art Feather Company, Castlereagh street, City, causing considerable damage to three floors before…

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A City Fire. Much Damage Done. Sydney, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 16 June 1921 · page 3

A fire broke out in the premises of the City Art Leather Company, Castlereagh street, early this morning, causing considerable damage on three…

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A Big Fire. Grafton Hotel Gutted. Clarence and Richmond Hotel. Completely Burnt Out. Serious Fire Brigade Belay

Daily Examiner · Saturday 18 June 1921 · page 4

Last night, shortly, after 12 o'clock, a fire broke out at the Clarence and Richmond Hotel, and quickly getting a hold, the building was soon enveloped in flames,…

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Fire at Grafton. a Midnight Blaze. C. and R. Hotel Destroyed. Delay That Needs Explaining

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 18 June 1921 · page 4

A fire began in Grafton about 12.30 this morning, whereby the Clarence and Richmond Hotel, in Victoria-st., was totally destroyed. Fortunately,…

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Grafton Fire. the Insurances

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 20 June 1921 · page 2

It transpires that the insurance held by Mr. W. H. Henson, owner, on the Clarence and Richmond Hotel building, Grafton, which was destroyed by…

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Fire at a Picture Theatre. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 20 June 1921 · page 5

A fire broke out in the operating box pf a picture theatre at Arncliffe. The flames were quickly extinguished but Frederick' Dyson, an electrician, collapsed and was…

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Friday Night's Fire. Clarence and Richmond Hotel. Premises Insured for £1800. Outbreak of Fire a Mystery

Daily Examiner · Monday 20 June 1921 · page 4

The destruction of the Clarence and, Richmond Hotel by fire removes one of the oldest hostelries in Grafton. The building originally was much smaller than in latter…

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The Hotel Fire. Inquiry Begun. a Boarder's Evidence

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Tuesday 21 June 1921 · page 4

The inquiry into the fire at the Clarence arid Richmond Hotel, Grafton, on Saturday morning wag begun at the Court House yesterday afternoon by…

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The Recent Fire. at Clarence and Richmond Hotel. Inquiry Opened Yesterday

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 21 June 1921 · page 5

An inquiry was opened before Mr. A. H. Parkes, P.M., at the Grafton Courthouse yesterday, touching the recent' fire at the Clarence and Richmond Hotel…

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Fire in a Wheat Stack

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 June 1921 · page 4

The inquest was continued at Tempora is connection with the fire in a wheat stock at Combaning on May 22. An open verdict was returned with a rider added…

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The Hotel Fire Coronial Inquiry. an Open Verdict

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 23 June 1921 · page 4

The inquiry was continued yesterday afternoon by the Coroner, Mr. A. [?]. Parkes, P.M., into the recent fire which destroyed the Clarence and…

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Serious Rioting. Hindus and Mohammedans. Police Fire on the Mob. Bombay

Daily Examiner · Thursday 23 June 1921 · page 5

Serious rioting between Hindus and Mohammednas is reported at Chintamani, 30 miles from Kelar. It appears that a Hindu wedding procession was playing music…

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