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Hunter Valley · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1924

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Big Fire at Narromine

Singleton Argus · Thursday 30 October 1924 · page 2

A fire which broke out in Dandaloostreet, Narromine, early on Tuesday morning, destroyed mine shops before being subdued. It is believed that it…

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Extensive Fire. Tile Works Damaged

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 30 October 1924 · page 2

The tile works of Messrs. Goodlet and Smith situated on the railway line between Granville and Merry-lands, caught fire last night…

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Fire at Caulfield Racehorses Endangered

Singleton Argus · Thursday 30 October 1924 · page 3

There was almost a disaster at Caul field (Vic.) on Sunday night, when premises adjoining the Caulfield Club Hotel were burned down…

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Fire Near Singleton. House and Contents Destroyed

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 30 October 1924 · page 4

The residence of Mr. D. Sullvan, at Glennle's Greek with furniture and contents, was destroyed by fire on Sunday night. Both house and…

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Fire at Wallsend Narrow Escape of Occupants

Singleton Argus · Thursday 30 October 1924 · page 4

A cottage occupied by Mr D. Roberts, at the corner of Metcalfe and Close streets, Wallsend, was totally destroyed by fire between 1 and 2 o'clock on…

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Fire at Campsie a Narrow Escape. (By Telegraph.) Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 30 October 1924 · page 3

Awaking with a choking sensation at their home at Campsie last noght Geo. Hutchinson and his wife found their room full of smoke and the rear…

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The Singleton Argus Thursday, October 30th, 1924. LOCAL & General News Fire at Glennie's Creek

Singleton Argus · Thursday 30 October 1924 · page 2

A disastrous fire occurred at Glennie's Creek on Sunday night, when the residence of Mr D. Sullivan, together with furniture and contents, was…

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Thrilling Rescues. at Hotel Fire. Brave Bluejacket. London, October 26

The Scone Advocate · Friday 31 October 1924 · page 3

The commander of a naval survey ship standing off Oban Bay (Scotland) noticed that the Queen's Hotel was afire in the small hours of…

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Eye Burnt Out. Vitriol Throwing Cash

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 November 1924 · page 9

A vitriol-throwing case, in which Bert C. M'Intyre lost an eye, was concluded at Perth, amidst the applause of a crowded court by the acquittal of…

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Disastrous Blaze. Nine Shops Gutted. Narromine's Loss. Narromine

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 November 1924 · page 3

A disastrous fire occured this morning in Dandaloo-street, Narromine, nine shops being completely gutted. The fire is believed to have broken…

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Bolting Youths. Watchman Fires Shot. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 November 1924 · page 3

Three youths, one of whom was carrying a sugar bag, attracted the attention of John Bray, night watch[?] in Buckingham-street, City…

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Brisbane Fire. Much Damage Done

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 November 1924 · page 3

While a young man was proceeding home in the early hours of Monday morning he observed smoke issuing from the ground door of J. P. Wilson's…

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Houses Destroyed. Disastrous Fire at Tempe

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 November 1924 · page 16

Many houses were in danger of destruction by a fire which occurred in Temps on Saturday. The outbreak commenced…

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Fire Damage. Award Against Victorian Commissioners

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 November 1924 · page 14

At the sittings of the Den[?]quin Circuit Court, before Mr. Justice Gordon and a jury of four, John Leetham, of Mafeking Estate, Hill Plain…

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Big Fire at Tokio London, Thursday Night

Singleton Argus · Saturday 1 November 1924 · page 6

A message from Tokio states that 21 persons were killed and 30 injured as the result of a fire which consumed over 600 barrack buildings. which were used…

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Fire Near Singleton. House and Contents Destroyed

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 November 1924 · page 8

The residence of Mr. D. Sullivan, at Glennie's Creek, with furniture and contents, was destroyed by fire on Sunday night. Both house and…

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Tokio Fire. Twenty-one Lives Lost. London, Oct. 31

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 November 1924 · page 2

As the result of a fire in Tokio, which consumed over 600 barrack buildings, 21 persons were killed, and 30 injured…

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Thrilling Rescues. at Hotel Fire. Brave Bluejacket. London, Oct. 26

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 November 1924 · page 2

The commander of a naval survey ship standing off Oban Bay (Scotland) noticed Unit the Queen's Hotel was afire in the small hours of the…

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Fire at East Maitland

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 3 November 1924 · page 4

The West Maitland Fire Brigade received a call at 8 o'clock this morning to the premises of the Hunter River, Hotel Melbourne-street, East…

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Damage by Fire. Sydney Furniture Factory Ablaze

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 3 November 1924 · page 2

Although fire was responsible for thousands of pounds worth of damage being done at the premises of the Sydney Furniture Company, Redfern,…

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