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Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1920

4 stories in Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond)'s papers

The Freeman's Reach Fire. a Very Small Affair

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 23 April 1920 · page 2

On the 13th December last a fire occurred at the residence of Mr. Harold Smith, at Freeman's Reach, whereby the house was slightly damaged, and some clothing was…

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Destroyed by Fire. Fate of the Charlotte Fenwick

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 14 May 1920 · page 7

An outbreak of fire on the steamer Charlotte Fenwick, on the Hawkesbury River, resulted in the vessel being gutted and sunk…

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The Big Fire of 74. Destruction in Windsor

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 20 August 1920 · page 1

Mr. G. J. Mitchell, of Sackville, has kindly sent us a copy of the account of the fire which wrought such destruction in Windsor in December, 1874—over 46 years…

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Fire at Kurrajong

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 10 September 1920 · page 10

St. Stephen's Church Hall, Kurrajong, which faithfully served its purpose during the stressful period of war, and also in connection with church matters, is now no…

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