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Hunter Valley · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1923

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Playing with Fire Italy's Aggression. Dispute Over Fiume. LONDON. Sept. 17

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 22 September 1923 · page 2

It is announced in Rome that the Government at Flume has resigned. The Vice-President of the Constituent Assembly of Flume has written…

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House on Fire. Newtown Family Awakened by Neighbours Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 24 September 1923 · page 5

Mrs. Ella Watt of Newtown and her two young sons were awakened by a neighbour to-day and told that the house on fire Two back rooms…

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Fire in Bulwer-street

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 28 September 1923 · page 4

A cottage in Bulwer street, west Maitland, owned and occupied by Mrs. E. Hallams, was practically gulted by fire early this morning…

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The Bellbird Disaster the Cause of the Fire Colliery Superintendent's Evidence "Shale Dust Saved the Colliery"

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 28 September 1923 · page 4

The eighth session of the inquiry into the Bellbird disaster was entered upon to-day. Mr. Joshua jeffries superintendent of Abermain Collieries, was put in the box, and his evidence dealt with…

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Fire at Paddington Considerable Damage Wrought. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 September 1923 · page 5

An auctineer's store and workrooms in Oxford-street, Paddington, were destroyed, and a building at the rear of the shop and the Catholic…

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Mass of Ruins. Disastrous Fire at Rockhampton. Rockhampton

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 29 September 1923 · page 5

A disastrous fire occurred last night, in which several large buildings in William-street were destroyed in 20 mins. They are now a mess…

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Colliery Fire. Disaster Averted in West Australia

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 October 1923 · page 3

The Collie Co-operative mine, W. A. belonging to the Amalgated Collieries, Ltd,. was found to be on fire about half a mile from the tunnel's mouth…

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London's Fire King. Insurance Officials Victimised. London, Sept. 28

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 1 October 1923 · page 2

A remarkable story of a gigantic incendiary organisation, described its the greatest ever known in Britain, lies behind the conviction at the…

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Fire on Railway Brigade

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 October 1923 · page 3

There was an outbreak of fire about half-fast 4 on Sunday afternoon on the railway bridge at Glennie's Creek. A message was sent to…

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Bridge Fire Delays Train

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 2 October 1923 · page 2

About 4.30 p.m. on Sunday word was received at Singleton, railway station that a fire had occurred on the railway bridge at Glennie's Creek. A break…

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Destructive Fire. London, Oct. 1

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 October 1923 · page 5

The "Daily Telegraph's" Sofia correspondent reports that the fire at the fodder' depot at Vratza is attributed to Communist incendiaries. It…

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Chatswood Fire. Three Shops Burnt. Little Boy's Bravery

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 2 October 1923 · page 2

Damage to the extent of about £5000 was done by fire ar Chatswood on Monday afternoon when three shops in Victoria Avenue were…

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Outbreak of Fire

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 October 1923 · page 4

An outbreak of fire occurred at the residence of Mr. Badcock, in Newcastle-street East Maitland, on Monday morning last. when a bag of…

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Fire at Wyong. Extensive Damage Done

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 3 October 1923 · page 7

A tire broke out in the extensive stables of Chapman and sons stores, Wyong, at a late hour last night and was not got under control until…

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Fires in Metropolitan Area Fireman Falls Through Roof

Singleton Argus · Thursday 4 October 1923 · page 3

The roof of a burning shop in Victoria Avenue, Chatswood suddenly collapsed on Monday afternoon, and Fireman J. Payne, of Crow's Nest station,…

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Mysterious Fire. Supposed Work Op Incendiarists. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 4 October 1923 · page 5

Police Investigation into a mysterious fire which occurred in Phillp-street yesterday in the office of Mr. P.A. Flldes Departmental…

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Dungog Fire Brigade Inspector's Visit

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 5 October 1923 · page 5

Mr. T. Gorman, Inspector of the N.S.W. Fire Brigades, visited Dungog during the week in connection with Fire Brigade matters. Dungog…

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Bellbird Disaster, Conclusion of Inquiry Deaths Due to Carbon Monoxide. From Fire and Explosion. the Verdict

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 5 October 1923 · page 6

The coroner's enquiry into the disaster which occurred at the Re[?] colliery on the afternoon of September 1 was concluded yesterday…

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Sydney Blaze. Damage Estimated "At £8000. SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 6 October 1923 · page 5

A fire gutted the Crown Confectionery Co.s' store in Shepherd-street city at an early hour to-day. The damage is estimated at nearly £8000…

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Fire on Railway Bridge

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 6 October 1923 · page 7

There was an outbreak of fire about half-past 4 on Sunday afternoon on the railway bridge at Glennie's Creek. "A message was sent to…

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