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Hunter Valley · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1925

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Fire-fighter's Eloquence

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 9 June 1925 · page 4

When, after long years' of service, the captain of the village fire brigade announced his intention of retiring, the local greengrocer organised a…

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House on Fire

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 9 June 1925 · page 5

The Cessnock Fire Brigade received a call about 1 o'clock this morning to a house in David Street, Heart of Cessnock Estate, owned by Mr. T. S…

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Fire at Cessnock. Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 9 June 1925 · page 4

A fire brokt out in premises occupied by Samuel Davies, in Davidson-street, early this morning. The brigade was notified and soon had the…

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Two Committed. Fire and Explosion at Richmond

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 10 June 1925 · page 2

After an inquiry lasting three and a half days, during which about 56 witnesses were examined, the City Corner (Mr. D. Berriman, P.M.)…

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Early Morning Blaze. In Heart of Cessnock. Unoccupied House Catches Fire

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Friday 12 June 1925 · page 3

The alarm of “Fire” was given at the Cessnock Fire Station on Tuesday morning, at [?] by a man on a bicycle and within a few minutes the…

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Sydney Fire. Firemen Make Good Save

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 12 June 1925 · page 3

The prompt arrival of the fire brigades prevented what might have been a serious conflagration in the premises occupied by M. Marks…

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Car Catches Fire. Driver Badly Scorched

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 12 June 1925 · page 3

A Maxwell car, the property of Mr. R. Caslick, was destroyed by fire on the Dartbrook Road, Scone. Mr. Caslick was driving with two…

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Barrington Tops Carnival Miss Lorna Jones. Elected Queen. Fire Brigade Candidate

Dungog Chronicle : Durham and Gloucester Advertiser · Friday 12 June 1925 · page 2

Intense enthusiasm was exhibited by, the people of Dungog and district in the queen competition, which was finished on Monday night…

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Brisbane Fire. Serious Damage Done

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 13 June 1925 · page 13

The fire brigades had just returned to their respective stations at an early hour on Saturday morning after fighting a fire in a…

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Fire at Cessnock. Cessnock

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 13 June 1925 · page 16

A fire brokt out in premises occupied by Samuel Davies in Davidson-street, early this morning. The brigade was notified and soon had the…

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Fire at Haberfield. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 13 June 1925 · page 5

A fire broke out early this morning in a cottage in Martin-street, Haberfield, occupied by Alexander Albert Waugh, and damaged the…

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Two Committed. Fire and Explosion at Richmond

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 13 June 1925 · page 3

After an inquiry lusting' three and a half days, during which about 56 witnesses were examined, the City Coroner (Mr. D. Berriman, P.M.)…

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Fire at Garage. Damage at Petersham. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 13 June 1925 · page 5

John Herbert Russel was slightly burned about the hands in attempting to put out a fire in a garage at Trafalgar-street. Petersham. A…

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Fire in Melbourne. Disastrous Outbreak Damage Exceeds £45,000

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 13 June 1925 · page 11

A disastrous fire occurred in Flinders Lane, Melbourne on 4th inst. As the lane is narrow and the area congested with large…

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Garage Fire. Damage at Newcastle

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 15 June 1925 · page 3

Early on Saturday evening the Newcastle headquarters station received call to the premises of the Ideal Motor Company, Hunter street, Newcastle…

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Fatal Fire. Old Man's Shocking End

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 17 June 1925 · page 2

A fire occurred in a cottage at Erina Village, near Gosford, early on Tuesday morning, and when the flames were subdued the charred…

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A Good Save. Blaze in Furniture Warehouse. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 June 1925 · page 7

A fire was discovered in Parkes' furniture warehouse in Bathurst-street, Sydney, last night. The brigade was quickly on the…

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Garage Fire. Damage at Newcastle

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 June 1925 · page 14

Early on Saturday evening the Newcastle headquarters station received a call to the premises of the Ideal Motor Company, Humor street, Newcastle…

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Fatal Fire. Old Man's Shocking End

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 June 1925 · page 7

A fire occurred in a cottage at Brina Vilage, near Gosford, early on Tuesday morning, and when the flames were subdued the charred…

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Fire at Garage. Damage at Petersham

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 20 June 1925 · page 11

John Herbert Russell was slight[?]burned about the hands in attempting to put out a fire in a garage at Trafalgar-street, Petersham. A…

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