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Broken Hill & the Far West · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1922

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Fourteen Ulster Police Killed Within Six Months 77 Fires in Nine Days (Reuter's Message.) London,June1

Barrier Miner · Friday 2 June 1922 · page 4

The Ulster Association states that from December 6, 1921, to May 29, 1922, 14 police and two soldiers have been killed in Ulster and 29 police…

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Belleee Fort Evacuated Following British Shell Fire (Reufer's Message.) London, June 8

Barrier Miner · Friday 9 June 1922 · page 4

The chief firing by the de Valerites came from the Belloek fort, but the garrison of 40 evacuated when British shells burst around it…

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Belleek Fort Evacuated Following British Shell Fire (Reuter's Message.) London, June 8

Barrier Miner · Saturday 10 June 1922 · page 4

The chief firing by the de Valentes came from the Belleek fort, but the garrison of 40 evacuated when British shells burst around it…

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Revolt in Ireland (Twenty Fires in Belfast During Last Week-end Horses Burnt to Death (Reuter's Message.) London, June 19

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 June 1922 · page 1

The action of the incendiaries in Bedfast is unabated. There were 20 fires during the week-end. Twelve horses were roasted to death in their stable…

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Unsettled China Gunboats Fire, on Canton

Barrier Miner · Thursday 22 June 1922 · page 4

A cable message from Pekin, states that three American buildings in Canton were struck by shells during Sunday's bombardment by Sun Yat…

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Woman Fatally Burned Clothes Catch Fire While Burning Rubbish Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 June 1922 · page 1

Mrs. Annie Kayer (23) was burning rubbish at ber home at Goodwood on Saturday when her clothes caught fire. She was severely burned and died in…

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American Camblinc Resort Badly Damaged by Fire Negroes Killed in Riots (Reuter's Message.) Washington, June 28

Barrier Miner · Friday 30 June 1922 · page 1

Stirring times-have been seen in Lower California, where Mexicali, a gambling resort. was almost burned oat last night, with a loss of over…

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Fire in Brisbane Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 July 1922 · page 1

A fire occurred at Brisbane early yesterday morning in the wheelwright and sawmilling works of Charles Morris and Son at Bosallic. The greater part of…

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Fire Brigade Calls in June

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 July 1922 · page 2

During last month the Central Fire Brigade was called out three times in response to calls received through the street fire alarm boxes. All proved to…

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Fire Brigade Calls in Jdne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 1 July 1922 · page 6

During last month the Central Fire Brigade was called out three times in response to calls received through the street fire alarm boxes. All proved to…

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Latest News Issue Ireland (Continued from Page 1.) Fighting in Sackville-street Four Courts Is Doomed by Fires Which Still Rage (The "Times" Message.) London, July 2

Barrier Miner · Monday 3 July 1922 · page 4

The Provisional Government troops to-day renewed the bombardment of the Gresham Hotel where it is believed E. de Valera Cathel Brugha, Austin…

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Alarm of Fire

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 July 1922 · page 1

At 9.15 o'clock last night persons passing the residence of Mr. William Bollen in Oxide-street, off William-street, noticed smoke issuing thickly from all…

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Latest News Issue Ireland (Continued from Page 1.) Y.M.C.A. Premises Destroyed Anti-free Staters Fire After White Flag Shown ("The Times" Message.) London, July 4

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 5 July 1922 · page 4

A brilliant spurt of flame lighted up the darkness of Sackville-street from the Y.M.C.A. premises, facing the Gresham Hotel, after the anti-Free…

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Blaze in O'connell-street Important Places Destroyed (Reuter's Message.) London, July 6

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 July 1922 · page 1

Fires in O'Connell-street raged all night long, the sky being lit up by the flames. The firemen are working valiantly to prevent the spread of the fire…

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Street Fire Alarms How to Operate Them

Barrier Miner · Friday 7 July 1922 · page 4

To operate street fire alarms open the door of the box, pull the lever down to "stop," and let go. Then await the arrival of the brigade. On…

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Street Fire Alarms How to Operate Them

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 July 1922 · page 8

To operate street fire alarms open the door of the box, pull the lever down to "stop," and let go. Then await the arrival of the brigade. On…

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Yesterday's Cables the Revolt in Ireland. Damage by Fire

Western Grazier · Saturday 8 July 1922 · page 2

A United Service London message says the fires which raged throughout Monday night have been extinguished, but little remains of the row of structures…

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Bitterness Towards French Germans Fire at Troops (Reuter's Message.) London, July 8

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 July 1922 · page 1

Reuter's Berlin correspondent reports that the anti-French bitterness in Upper Silesia is most intense. According to a telegram from Oppeln…

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Japan Loses Dirigible Fire Follows Explosion While Craft Is in Its Shed (United Service Message.) Tokio, July ll

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 July 1922 · page 1

Japan's only dirigible is a total loss as the result of a gas explosion, followed by a fire, on Monday. The craft was within its shed at the time. It…

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Fire in New York Firemen Killed and Injured. Many People Homeless. (Reuter's Message.) New York, July 19

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 July 1922 · page 4

Two firemen were killed, three are missing, and scores of people were injured in a fire which is still raging in Greenwich Village, New York City's…

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