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Hawkesbury (Windsor & Richmond) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1923

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

The Sackville Fire (To the Editor.)

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 2 March 1923 · page 7

Dear Sir,—I see by the 'Gazette" of the 9th February, that in referring to the burning of our house it was stater that I was out as well as my husband. T was at home…

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Fire Near St. Albans. Traffic Bridge Destroyed. Apathy of Residents. Council's Caustic Criticism

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 16 March 1923 · page 2

A fire occurred near St. Albans on February 23 last which resulted in damage being done to a six-span traffic bridge of 200 feet in length…

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Blaze at Windsor Extensive Damage a Great Save

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 11 October 1923 · page 1

On Sunday night, about 9 o'clock, a fire completely gutted a two-storey bootshop, at the corner of George and Baker Streets, occupied by Mrs…

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A Big Blaze. a Business Place Gutted. Good Save by the Firemen

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 12 October 1923 · page 2

SHORTLY before 9 p.m. on Sunday the fire-bell changed out and broke the stillness of the night. The town was soon in commotion, and a glare was noticed…

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The Dyer Fire. an Open Verdict

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 19 October 1923 · page 1

Mr. J. B. Johnston, J.P., District Coroner, held an inquiry at the Court House on Monday morning into the circumstances surrounding the fire that destroyed Mrs…

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Fire Brigades' Art Union Funds for Hospitals

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 8 November 1923 · page 1

The N.S.W. Fire Brigades are holding a monster art union in aid of the hospitals of New South Wales. The amount raised in each town goes to…

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Motor Fire Tractor Deputation To Council Matter to Be Considered

Hawkesbury Herald · Thursday 15 November 1923 · page 1

At the Council meeting held on October 25 last a letter was received from the Progress Association asking that the Council receive a deputation…

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To Put Out Fires. Modern Methods Needed. Motor Engine Suggested. Richmond's Activity

Windsor and Richmond Gazette · Friday 16 November 1923 · page 5

'Tis said that the Windsor Fire District, which extends from Riverstone to the bridge spanning the Hawkesbury River at North…

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