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Fires & bushfires, 1915

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Shell Fire. a Terrifying Tumult

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 5
Also in The Scone Advocate

It is impossible to [?]ggerate, the monstrous horror of the shell fire, writes Mr. Phillip Gibbs in the "Daily Chronicle."…

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Playing with Fire. Chapter X. on the Brink

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 3

When Cara'a cautious inquiries at the bank ellicited the fact that they had no idea of the Identity of her weekly correspondent, much loss of, his address—since…

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Bush Fires in Tasmania. Homesteads Destroyed

Singleton Argus · Saturday 30 January 1915 · page 6

During the past two days destructive bush fires have been raging in various parts of Tasmania, notably in. the north, west and on the east roast, where the…

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Neath Colliery Fire

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 January 1915 · page 4

In the window of Mr. B. Holloway Rider, in High-street, may be seen some relics of the Neath Colliery fire, which were obtained when the colliery was re-opened…

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Fire at Howe Park

Singleton Argus · Saturday 30 January 1915 · page 4

A fire, which is alleged to have been started by sparks from a traction engine, which passed just prior to the outbreak, occurred…

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Shell Fire. a Terrifying Tumult

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 30 January 1915 · page 3

It is impossible to exaggerate the monstrous horror of the shell fire, writes Mr. Phillip Gibbs in the "Daily Chronicle."…

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Playing with Fire. Chapter Xi

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 January 1915 · page 3

In his own house Mr, Daerixon was a mild, domesticated old gentleman. In his theatre he was an autocrat. An autocrat —it's true—in velvet glove. But always…

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Singleton Letter. Singleton, Saturday. a Disastrous Fire

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 30 January 1915 · page 3

A number of fires broke out on Thursday morning in the Scott's Flat and Neotsfield district, and considerable destruction to grass, fencing, hay, etc., ensued. A strong…

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Her Sailor Sweetheart. Chapter Ii. Playing with Fire

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 30 January 1915 · page 16

After her first adventure with the handsome young bcatman Edith went out with him serveral times, occasionally talking a fishing line, which he baited for her…

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Serious Explosion. Motor Launch on Fire

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 February 1915 · page 2

Yesterday afternoon, a sensation was caused in Lavender Bay, near the baths, when flames shot up from a motor launch in which a party of about 16 persons was…

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Playing with Fire. Chapter Xii. by a Child's Hand

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 February 1915 · page 3

The stage was set for the rehearsal, but when Cara caught sight from the wings of Stetter and the child beside him, clinging to him with timid fingers and glancing…

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North Sea Victory. Horrors of Battle. Destructive British Fire. London, Jan. 30

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 February 1915 · page 5

The Germans rescued after and during the recent naval action in the North Sea represent every large ship, and most of the smaller ships, which comprised the enemy's…

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Fires in Pillar-boxes. Letters Destroyed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 February 1915 · page 5

Grave suspicion attaches to two outbreaks of fire which were discovered in Melbourne suburban pillar-boxes during the week-end. At an early hour on Saturday morning…

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Steamer on Fire. London

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 February 1915 · page 5

The steamer Nairnshire is on fire at Havre…

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Playing with Fire. Chapter Viii

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 February 1915 · page 3

AIR. ROLES BECOMES EMBARRASSED. It was the luncheon-hour on the Stock Exchange. To new-fledged clerks and dashing Juniors the best hour of the eight, when…

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North Sea Fight. Destructive British Fire

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 2 February 1915 · page 3

London, Sunday.—Tha Germans . rescued after and during tha recent naval action in the North Soa reprènt every large ship, and most of the smaller ships,…

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Kaiser Watches Germans Flee. Demoralised by French Fire

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 2 February 1915 · page 4

Paris, Friday Evening.—lt is reported) that the Kaiser, early in the week, witnessed the fierce attack by the Germans at Blagny…

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Playing with Fire. Chapter Xiv. Her Answer

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 February 1915 · page 3

Cara had not been surprised that the only answer to her note was a telegram from Straine, saying that he would come at two o'clock on Wednesday, as she requested. But…

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Fire at Mosman. Narrow Escape

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 February 1915 · page 6

A fire broke out at St. Arnand's Ragian- street, Mosman, a boarding establishment rented by Mrs. Hoskins and Mrs. Coghrill. The alarm was given by Mr. France, who…

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