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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1923

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Fire at Butter Factory. Two Tons of Cream Destroyed

Young Witness · Saturday 10 March 1923 · page 4

A serious fire occurred at Kerang (Vir.) butter factory on Monday. It commenced in the ceiling of the pasteurising room, and burnt fiercely…

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FRANCE & GERMANY Troops Fire on Crowd LONDON

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 13 March 1923 · page 2

Reuter's agency learns that as far an the Ruhr railway situation is concerned the matter is now considered settled between the Anglo French…

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Liner Scuttled to Extinguish Fire Sydney

Southern Morning Herald · Wednesday 14 March 1923 · page 2

The Commonwealth [?]ner, Erriba, which caught a[?]re off [?] with a load of wool, has been scuttled to extinguish the [?]re…

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Harbour Blaze Collier Gutted

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 15 March 1923 · page 4

One of the most sensational harbour fires for years occurred at Double Bay early to-day, when the collier Duroby was practically destroyed, and…

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Fire on a Train

Young Witness · Thursday 15 March 1923 · page 6

A spark from the engine set fire to a truckload of wood on the train from Tumbarumba to Wagga and caused great excitement among the…

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Load of Hay on Fire

Young Witness · Thursday 15 March 1923 · page 3

A Chinese gardener at Bulgandra mine, while carting a load of bay, struck a match to light his [?]ine. In a second, the bay was in flames…

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Grass Fire. Convent Buildings in Danger

Murrumburrah Signal and County of Harden Advocate · Thursday 15 March 1923 · page 2

On Monday afternoon last, about 10 minutes past 2, just after the Paper Train passed through Murrumburrah, a grass fire started in…

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Fire in Harbor. a Collier Destroyed. Brilliant Spectacle Witnessed by Large Crowd

Young Witness · Thursday 15 March 1923 · page 4

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—One of the most sensational fires in the harbor for years occurred at Double Bay early this morning, when the collier…

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Young Council. Lengthy Meeting.—Shops and Hall Alterations.—Cupola for Memorial Tower.—Obsolete Fire Engine

Young Witness · Saturday 17 March 1923 · page 6

The Council meeting on Thursday night lasted for 2½ hours. After the usual "flare-up," the aldermen settled down to business and sanctioned the erection of a cupola for the Soldiers' Memorial Tower, instructed the architect to have plans for municipal shops and Town…

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Tram on Fire. Excited Passengers Rush Doors

Young Witness · Tuesday 20 March 1923 · page 4

SYDNEY, Mondny.—A tram from Randwick to the city this morning caught fire while in Anzac Parade. The passengers rushed the doors and…

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Oxford Street Blaze Family Rescued Sydney

Southern Morning Herald · Wednesday 21 March 1923 · page 2

Early this morning William George was awakened by smoke and found his promises in Oxford-street, City, afire. His wife and child attempted to make…

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Frequent Fires at Forbes

Young Witness · Thursday 22 March 1923 · page 4

The burning of sheds, outhouses, and small buildings have been so frequent of late at Forbes that the Municipal Council has asked the Police…

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Terrific Storm. City People Alarmed. Fire Ball in George Street. Useful Rains Recorded

Young Witness · Thursday 22 March 1923 · page 1

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—A terrific storm alarmed city and suburban inhabitants last eveniong, when 107 points of rain fell, causing a certain…

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Fire at Trundle

Young Witness · Saturday 24 March 1923 · page 4

TRUNDLE, Friday.—The Public library and School of Arts was com pletely destroyed by fire this mornign. The building and contents were…

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Thursday Night's Fire

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 24 March 1923 · page 4

The buildings in Manning Square block which were damaged in last night's fire were the property of the city council. They were insured in seven…

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Fire at Undle Trundle

Southern Morning Herald · Saturday 24 March 1923 · page 2

The Public Library and School of Aris was completely destroyed by fire this morning. The contents were insured for £1,000 but this will not…

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Fire at Bimbi. Coroner's Inquest

Young Witness · Saturday 24 March 1923 · page 4

As a result of a fire on the Bimbi racecourse on the night of Sunday, 11th inst., the publican's booth was destroyed. The police made an…

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Two Fires. Outbreaks in Sydney. Wirth's Circus in Danger

Young Witness · Saturday 24 March 1923 · page 1

SYDNEY, Friday.—Two big fires occurred in the city last night within a short time of each other, and gave the Fire Brigades a busy three or…

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£25,000 Insurance. Manning Chambers Fire

Young Witness · Saturday 24 March 1923 · page 4

SYDNEY, Friday.—Manning Cham bers, destroyed in last night's big fire, was the property of the City Council, and were insured for £25,000…

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City Fire Council Property Destroyed Sydney

Southern Morning Herald · Saturday 24 March 1923 · page 1

The Manning Chambers, destroyed in last night's big fire, were the property of the City Council, and were insured for £25,000…

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