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Hunter Valley · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1921

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Fire Brigades Service a Commission Wanted. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 5 February 1921 · page 4

At the request of the A.L.P. and the Fire Brigades Union Mr Dooley has agreed to submit to the Cabinet a recommendation for a Royal Commission…

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£25,000 Damage. Fire at Ale Ndria

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 February 1921 · page 4

On Saturday night a fire broke out in the paint and varnish portion of the premises of Borthwick's, Ltd., Botany Road, Alexandria, and destroyed stock…

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Singleton Letter. Business Premises Burnt Out. Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 February 1921 · page 2

The biggest conflagration witnessed in Singleton for some years occurred shortly after 6 o'clock last evening, when Tulloch's general store, at the…

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Fire

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 8 February 1921 · page 2

Just as we were going to press last evening the firebells sounded the alarm, and locomotive whistles also joined in the call. It was ascertained that the…

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The Fire at Singleton. Singleton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 February 1921 · page 5

In regard to the fire at Tulloch's the building was insured for £2500 and the contest for £4000 in the Mercantile Mutual office. Seventy pounds in…

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Fire in a Mill. Clergyman Committed for Trial

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 9 February 1921 · page 6

The Nambucen District Coroner (Mr. W. D Hodge) held an inquiry at the week-end, regarding the partial destruction by fire of a mill building in…

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Motor Garage Burnt Out

Singleton Argus · Thursday 10 February 1921 · page 2

A fire broke out at Miller's motor garage, Leichhardt. last night, with the result that the .building was gutted and several motors, were destroyed. The…

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Fire Brigade Board Vacancy

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 10 February 1921 · page 4

For the vacancy on the Fire Brigades Board. cause through the death of Alderman Shepherd, there is keen competition, no fewer than 13…

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Disastrous Fire Tulloch's Store Destroyed Rapid Devastation

Singleton Argus · Thursday 10 February 1921 · page 3

The most disastrous fire that has occurred in Singleton, since the butter factory was burnt down, took place on Monday evening, the result being the…

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Fire at Singleton

The Scone Advocate · Friday 11 February 1921 · page 4

The biggest fire in Singleton for several Mrs. occurred on Monday evening when the general store of A. J. Tulloch and Co., at the…

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Fire at Broke. Coronial Inquiry

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 February 1921 · page 4

The District Coroner (Mr A. Morrison) held an inquiry at Broko Police Station on Saturday, last respecting.the origin of a five which took place on…

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Fire in a Mill. Clergyman Committed for Trial

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 February 1921 · page 3

The Nambucea District Coroner (Mr. W.D. Hooge) held an inquiry at the week-end regarding the partial destruction by fire of a mill [?]lding in…

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Fire in a Mill Clergyman Committed for Trial

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 February 1921 · page 1

The Nambucca District Coroner (Mr W. D.-Hodge) held an inquiry at the week-end, regarding the partial destruction, by fire of a mill building in…

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MANCHESTER FIRES.s Sinn Feiner's Suspected. London, February 13

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 14 February 1921 · page 5

Seven mysterious fires occurred in the Manchester area last night. It is believed that they were the work of Sinn Feiners, Four took place…

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Fires in Manchester Sinn Feiners Suspected. (Reuter's Cables.) London, Sunday Night

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 15 February 1921 · page 2

Seven mystorious fires occurred in the Manchester area last evening. It is believed they, are the work of Sinn Feiners. Four occurred simultaneously…

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Incendiarism. Fires at Barcaldine

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 6

Many fires, due to Incendiarism, broke out at Barcaldine on Wednesday night. A stack of wood in the railway yards…

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Extensive Damage. Rozelle Timberyard Blaze. People Leave Their Homes. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 5

A fire which occurred at Bell and Fraser's timberyard at Rozelle this morning caused damage estimated at £20,000…

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Suspicious Fires. Outbreaks at Barcaldine. Vigilance Committee Formed. Brisbane

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 5

Two outbreaks of fire occurred at Barcaldine (Queensland) during the night, the first in timber yards, where £3000 damage was caused, and the…

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Motor Show Fire. Delhi, February 17

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 18 February 1921 · page 5

The Delhi Motor Show was destroyed by fire to-day. Many splendid cars were burnt, and the damage is heavy. The ignition of petrol apparently caused…

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Barcaldine Fires. the Town Patrolled

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 19 February 1921 · page 2

Special constables and members of the vigilance committee patrolled Barcaldine last night, in consequence of incendiary fires on the previous…

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