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Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1921

624 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 27 of 32

Coff's Harbor Fire

Daily Examiner · Saturday 19 November 1921 · page 4

A fire broke out at the rear of Byrnes' refreshment rooms, at Coff's Harbor, at about 1.30 a.m. on Friday, and did considerable damage before being brought…

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Bible Escapes a Fire

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 19 November 1921 · page 4

Although a farmhouse on a mountain near Aberavo[?], Glamorgan, was destroyed by fire, the occupants only escaping in their night clothes, the…

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"The Fire Cat." at South Grafton, To-night

Daily Examiner · Saturday 19 November 1921 · page 4

The attraction at Hordern's Pictures, South Grafton, to-night, will be "The Fire Cat." featuring pertly Edith Roberts. "The Fire Cat" is a vivid spectacular…

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Fire at Coff's Town's Narrow Escape. Good Work with the Buckets

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 19 November 1921 · page 4

A fire broke out at 1 o'clock yesterday morning in the kitchen of Byrnes' refreshment rooms and wine shop (which is also the…

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A Big Fire. Explosion in Park Street Six Shops Gutted By Fire. Damage Estimated at £80,000. the Street Bridged with Flame. Fire Brigade Is Good Work. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Monday 21 November 1921 · page 4

Following an explosion in a film shop yesterday afternoon in Park street between Pitt and George streets, six shops were gutted by fire, and on the opposite side of…

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Serious Riots at Bombay. Troops Fire on Mob. Lahore, Saturday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 21 November 1921 · page 2

There has been serious rioting at Bombay. A police post was burnt, and the troops hurrying up were severely…

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City Sensation. Great Films Explosion. Followed by Fierce Fire. Damage Estimated at £80,000. Four Shops Gutted. Three Others Seriously Damaged. Brigade's Splendid Work. Sydney

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Monday 21 November 1921 · page 2

One of the most extraordinary, disastrous and sensational explosions followed by a fierce fire, occurred in Park Street, in the heart of the city…

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Grass Fires Near Hay. Township in Danger. Hay

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 22 November 1921 · page 5

Grass fires broke out on Saturday on Gundarene station, Hay. The fire spread rapidly, and 25,000 acres of grass and a great deal of fencing were destroyed…

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Disturbances in Belfast Troops Fire on the Crowd

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 22 November 1921 · page 5

There was a renewal of the disturbances after dark in Belfast at the week-end between the rival crowds, accompanied by stoning and bottle-throwing. The troops…

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Fire at Murrurundi. Three Buildings Destroyed. Murrurundi

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 22 November 1921 · page 5

Early this morning a disastrous fire occurred at Murrurundi, when three buildings in Haydon street were burnt to the ground. The fire is supposed to have…

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Tasmanian Tragedy. Soldier's Home on Fire. Father and Daughter Seriously Burnt Hobart

Daily Examiner · Tuesday 22 November 1921 · page 5

Albert Roy Cox a returned soldier living at Lachlan, put his two-year-old daughter to sleep and then left the house to feed His horse. His wife was also…

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Western Fires Big Blaze at Ivanhoe. Enormous Damage Done. Sydney, Wednesday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Thursday 24 November 1921 · page 3

A Hay message states: The latest news from Ivanhoe says it is now hoped to hold the big fire which has been raging east of the…

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Fire in Steamer's Bunker. Sydney

Daily Examiner · Thursday 24 November 1921 · page 4

A fire broke out in one of the bunkers of the steamer Zealandia this afternoon while the vessel was coaling. The flames were extinguished without much trouble…

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Local and General. Bush Fires

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 November 1921 · page 4

Bush fires were burning in different parts of the district yesterday, and the smoke haze was noticeable towards sunset. The pastures urgently need heavy…

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Bush Fires. Still Racing in Country. Big Wheat Area Threatened Sydney

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 November 1921 · page 1

A message from Lake Cargellico states a bush fire which has been travelling eastward for the last fortnight is now within that district. The forces of the…

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Coff's Harbor Fire. (To the Editor of the "Daily Argus.'')

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 25 November 1921 · page 2

Dear Sir,--I wish to point out a few inaccuracies in your report of Coff's Harbor fire (yours of 19th inst.). Your correspondent states that the…

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Sniping in the Streets. Riot and Fire in Prison. London

Daily Examiner · Friday 25 November 1921 · page 5

Firing was resumed at Belfast this morning, the dockers were compelled to cease work owing to the sniping. So far 295 have been killed or wounded. Two…

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25 Miles Wide Fire Reaches Cargelligo. Futile Steps to Stop It. Sydney, Thursday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Friday 25 November 1921 · page 2

A bush fire, with a 25 mile front, which has been travelling east from Hillston for the past fortnight, has reached Lake Cargelligo, where for…

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Bush Fires Sydney

Daily Examiner · Saturday 26 November 1921 · page 5

A message from Bellata states a bush fire broke out yesterday at Kilgowra siding, and owing to the wind and the highly inflammable grass, it spread quickly…

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Western Fires Travelling at Terrific Pace. Huge Losses Suffered. Sydney, Friday Night

The Grafton Argus and Clarence River General Advertiser · Saturday 26 November 1921 · page 5

A Bellata message says : A bush fire broke out at Kilgowra Siding and spread quickly. Several large stations are now affected. The fire-fighters are…

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