Shop Gutted. Fire at Cessnock. Cessnock
A fire broke out on the premises of W. Banger tailor of Vincent-street. Cessnock, at 11.30 last night, and the shop was gutted…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Hunter Valley · Fires & bushfires
Fires & bushfires, 1926
970 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 48 of 49
Home Destroyed Fire at Kitchener. Familyi Left Destitute
A fire completely destroyed a six-roomed weatherboard cottage, the property of Mr. Joseph Oliver, of Kitchener, on 10th inst…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Fire at Nimbin. Chance of Wind Saves Town
Three houses were destroyed by fire at Nimbin on the North Coast on Saturday. The damage is estimated at £2000. A providential change of…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →Fire on Rimutaka. Damage to Cargo. London, Dec. 13
The New Zealand steamer Rimutaka has arrived after the extinction of a fire in her forward chamber between decks. Personal effects and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Phosphorous Sticks Found Near Wagga Fire. Two More Deaths. Hawkesbury Ranges Ablaze. Sydney
A sensation has been caused in the Wagga district by the reported finding of phosphorus sticks near the scene of a fresh outbreak of fire at…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Councillors Assist. Bush Fires Sufferers
At a meeting of the Patrick Plains' Shire Council on "Wednesday, Councillor Picton referred to the great distress that, had been occasioned by the fires,…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Little Interest Sittings of Parliament the Bush Fires. Sydney
Yesterday's proceedings having established conclusively that for the time being at any rate, the Government is safe, little public interest…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Deeds of Heroism. Bush Fire Epic. Woman Pulls Sulky
During bush fires a week ago no deed was more conspicuous than that, of Mrs. H. Baldoek, Browning near Yass. Knowing her neighbor was ill in bed…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Cessnoce Fire. Outbreak in Mercer's Shop. Cessnock
Premises o[?]upied by Mr. Les Ellis, draper and mercer (late Fry Bros,) or Vincent-street Cessnock, wore the scene of a fire early last…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Pastoral. Bush Fires. This Inquiry
Because of the recent disastrous experience in many districts, now is an appropriate time to discuss bush fires. Anything and everything that can be…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Railways and Fires
It is generally believed that numbers of bush fires are started by passing trains. The Railway Commissioners reply that "the safety appliances on…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Unlucky Settler. Damage Dy Storm and Fire
A remarkable chapter of accidents befell Victor Ray, a soldier settler at Doubtful Creek, Casino, and his wife and child…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire in Vincent Street Outbreak in Mercers Shop Damage Estimated at £600
At about 6.15 on Wednesday evening, a fire broke out in premises occupier by Mr. Les. Ellis, mercer in vincent street…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Pastoral Bush Fires. the Inquiry
Because of the recent disastrous experience in many districts, now is an appropriate time to discuss bush fires. Anything and everything that can be…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →First Victim. South Australian Bush Fires
The South Australian bush fires have claimed their first victim in the person of Foot-constable T. A. J. Tregowith, who, after having been…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Assisting Bush Fire Sufferers
At a meeting of the Patrick Plains, Shire Council, Counciller [?] referred to the great distress that had been occasioned…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Railways and Fires
It is generally believed that numbers of bush fires are started by passing trains. The Eailway Commissioners reply that "the safety appliances on…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Grass Fire
Between 5 and 100 acres of grass were destroyed at "Clifdale," the property of Mr. Percy Faulkiner Tly fire started near the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Botany Fires. Damage to Furniture Factories
A fire broke out in premises at Botany on 17th inst used by Chinese as a furniture factory Over £4000 damage was done before the flames…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Menace of Fires. Committee Appointed to Enquire
At the meeting of the State Cabinet a committee consisting of Messrs J. B [?]ramsie, chairman of the Meat Board, N. Jolly Forestry…
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