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Hunter Valley · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1922

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Mysterious Fires 14 Outbreaks in 24 HOURS

Singleton Argus · Saturday 11 February 1922 · page 5

Sydney, firemen and police have been completely mystified by an extraordinary succession of fires that have occurred this week in an old two-storey…

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Fire Brigades. Alleged Victimisation

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 February 1922 · page 6

The State Labour Government has decided that it will not grant a Royal Commission to inquire into the charges alleging victimisation of…

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Disastrous Fire. Newcastle Timber Mills

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 11 February 1922 · page 6

A disastrous fire resulting in damage estimated at about £10,000, and concerning the origin of which no definite theory, has been put forward,…

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Fire at Forbes. Extensive Damage Done

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 11 February 1922 · page 7

A fire which started in the grocery store of Messrs, Adams and Hudson, at the corner of Rankin-street and New-avenue, Forbes, spread to the…

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LOCAL & General News Fire at Thornton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 13 February 1922 · page 4

The residence of Mr. A. G. Moore, Farnworth-street, Thornton, was destroyed by five on Saturday night. Mr. Moore was burned about the legs in…

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Destructive Fire. Damage Estimated at [?] PATERSON

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 15 February 1922 · page 5

A destructive fire occurred at 8 o'clock last evening on the Glendarra Estate, the property of Mr. Darcy Reynolds. A hirge hay shed and a…

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Fire Clams. Coroner on Quick Settlements

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 2

the Parramatta District Coroner (Mr. H. Richardson), during an inquest regarding a fire, said it was to be regretted that the [?] of claims by…

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Fire at a House the Occupier Committed

Singleton Argus · Thursday 16 February 1922 · page 1

At the inquest, into a fire at a house in Goulburn, evidence was given by Sergeant Curtis to the effect that on February 5 he went to John Owen's…

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Destructive Fire Damage Estimated at £1000

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 17 February 1922 · page 5

A destructive fire occurred at Paterson on Tuesday evening on the Glendarra Estate, the property of Mr Darcy Reynolds. A large hay shed…

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Mysterious Fires. Man Arrested at Murwillumbah

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 February 1922 · page 9

An extraordinary occurrence is reported at the Standard Sawmilling Co.'s premises, South Murwillumbah. When the employees arrived it was…

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Fire at Woodville

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 February 1922 · page 4

A disastrous fire occurred at Woodville last evening, when a hay shed, 65 feet square, containing 90 tons of hay and adljoining stabling,…

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Fire Brigades. Inquiring Into Victimisation Charges

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 February 1922 · page 3

Mr. Nolan, of the Department of Labour and Industry, who has been appointed to inquire into the charges of victimisation made by the Fire…

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Fire at Forbes. Extensive Damage Done

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 February 1922 · page 9

A fire which started in the grocery store of Messrs. Adams and Hudson, at the corner of Rankin-street and New-avenue, Forbes, spread to the…

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Melbourne Fire. Man Committed for Murder

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 18 February 1922 · page 7

The Melbourne coroner concluded his inquiry into the death of Maurice Mitchell, the proprietor of the A.B.C. Cafe, in Swanston-street, Melbourne,…

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Destructive Fire. Damage Estimated at £1000. PATERSON

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 18 February 1922 · page 6

A destructive fire occurred at 8 o'clock last evening on the Glendarra Estate. the property of Mr. Darcy Reynolds. A large hay shed and a…

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Bush Fires. Heavy Losses in Riverina. Thousands of Acres Swept

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 21 February 1922 · page 5

Disastrous bush fires occurred in the Pullitop district at the week-end, resulting in heavy losses for formers and graziers…

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Melbourne Fire Man Committed for Murder

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 21 February 1922 · page 4

The Melbourne coroner concluded his inquiry into the death of Maurice Mitchell, the proprietor of the A.B.C. Cafe, in Swanston-street, Melbourne, whose…

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Dead Man Tops the Poll. Election of Fire Brigade Board Member

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 22 February 1922 · page 6

In the triennial election for representative of the city and suburban municipalities and shires on the Fire Brigades Board, the late…

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Dead Man Heads Poll Fire Board Election

Singleton Argus · Thursday 23 February 1922 · page 4

The late Ald. Taylor was placed at the head of the poll as the representative of the metropolitan municipalities and shires on the Board of Fire…

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Fire at Annandale. Man with Throat Cut. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 24 February 1922 · page 5

A fire was discovered on the ground floor of a house in Young-street, Annandale, early this morning. Later the owner, William Jelfkiins…

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