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Broken Hill & the Far West · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1924

526 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 9 of 27

Mining. Central Mine Fire

Barrier Miner · Saturday 8 March 1924 · page 8

Mr. J. Hebbard, Broken Hill manager for the Sulphide Corporation, stated yesterday that the No. 2 borehole which is bellin sunk on block 10 hill…

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Fires, at Electricity Works Lit by Mr. Job at 5.30 P.m

Barrier Miner · Monday 10 March 1924 · page 4

Although it was not definitely known at 5.30 o'clock whether the municipal strike was at an end there was reasonable ground for assuming that such is…

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Fire Tn Beryl-street

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 11 March 1924 · page 1

At about 3 p.m. to-day the fire brigade was called to 14 Beryl-street, near the Rising Son Hotel. On arrival of the brigade it was found that a…

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Fire at Alexandria Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 March 1924 · page 1

A fire which occurred between 11 o'clock and midnight last night destroyed Paton, Burns, and Company's fertiliser factory at Alexandria. The…

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No Fire in South Mine Says Mine Superintendent

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 March 1924 · page 2

Mr. A. Fairweather, superintendent of the South mine, stated in reply to questions to-day: "There is no evidence of the fire from the Central mine being…

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People Escape From Fire by Climbing Over Roofs Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 12 March 1924 · page 1

A fruit shop occupied by Harold Martin, at Ashfield, was severely damaged by fire at 2.30 o'clock this morning. Mr. and Mrs. Martin were…

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Bush Fires in W.A. Much Damage Reported Perth

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 March 1924 · page 1

Disastrous bush fires hare occurred around Denmark, damaging dwellings, crops, and fences in the Collie and Mundaring districts. It appears that…

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Fire at South Broken Hill

Barrier Miner · Thursday 13 March 1924 · page 2

At 8 p.m. on Tuesday the South fire brigade received a call to a fire in a fiveroomed wood and iron dwelling, owned and occupied by Mr. Frank Moran, at…

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Central Mine Fire

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 March 1924 · page 1

Mr. J. Hebbard, manager of the Central mine, stated to-day that the No. 2 boring machine is new on the ground and is being got ready for the…

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West Australia Bush Fires Near Bunbury Perth

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 March 1924 · page 2

A Bunbury report states that devastatomg bush fires continue over extensive, areas, affecting pastures, crops, and timber. The Picton school was…

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West Australia. Bush Fires Near Bunbury Perth

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 March 1924 · page 1

A Bunbury report states that devastating bush fires continue over extensive areas affecting pastures, crops, and timber. The Picton school was…

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Fire Brigades Art Union

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 March 1924 · page 4

For the New South Wales Fire Brigade Hospital Art Union 100 books of 20 shilling tickets were sent to the Broken Hill Fire Brigade and the whole…

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Fire Brigades Art Union

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 March 1924 · page 2

For the New South Wales Fire Brigade Hospital Art Union lOO books of 20 shilling tickets were sent to the Broken Hill Fire Brigade and the whole…

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Team Conductor Fined Who Sent False Fire Alarm Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 March 1924 · page 2

It was stated in the Redfern Police Court yesterday that over 100 false alarms of fire had been raised in that district during the past half-year…

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Tram Conductor Fined Who Sent False Fire Alarm Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 March 1924 · page 1

It was stated in the Redfern Police Court yesterday that over 100 false, alarms of fire had been raised in that district during the past half-year…

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Girl to Stand Trial for Setting Fire to House Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 15 March 1924 · page 1

After a three days inquiry the Parramatta, coroner yesterday committed for trial Winifred Buckley (17) on a charge of setting fire to her father's…

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Victoria. Fire in Motor Garage Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 17 March 1924 · page 4

A fire which occurred at Rochester on Sunday destroyed Woodland's motor garage and contents, including seven motor cars, three motor cycles, many…

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Bush Fires in W.A. Heavy Damage Reported Perth

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 March 1924 · page 1

Serious bush fires have been reporte from various parts of the south-west At Boyup Rock the wind carried the flames through the thick undergrowth…

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New Fire Alarms

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 March 1924 · page 1

District Fire Officer R. W. Smith reports that a new circuit fire alarm has been installed at the corner of Bismuth and Cornish streets, Railway…

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Central Mine Fire

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 March 1924 · page 2

Mr. W. E. Gardner, acting manager of the Central mine, stated to-day that the No. 2 bore through which water will be poured in the hope of reaching…

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