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Hunter Valley · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1927

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Early Morning Blaze £3000 Damage in Vincent Street. Two Shops Burnt

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 27 September 1927 · page 5

Damage to the extent of £3,000 was caused by a fire which occurred in Vincent -street during the early hours of Monday morning…

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Canberra Fire. the Coroners Verdict

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 27 September 1927 · page 4

Mr. John Gale, the doyen of Australia's coroners, investigated die cause of a mysterious fire which, early in the morning of September 13,…

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Fire at Circular Quay Great Damags Caused. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 27 September 1927 · page 2

Several thousand pounds worth of damage was caused by a fire which borke out in an old stone building at Circular Quay this morning…

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Fire at Abermain

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 29 September 1927 · page 4

A [?]are broke out on wednesday in Dr. Allsop's motor garage near the Star Picture Palace, Abermain. There were two motor cars in the…

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Mystery Fire. Councilchamber Burnettwoexplosions Oounoil

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 29 September 1927 · page 8

A fire which broke out at 2 a.m on Wednesday destroyed the Municpel Chambers and officers of the Shirs of Blackburn and Mitcham, stituated…

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Trapped by Fire. People Escape in Night Attire. Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 29 September 1927 · page 5

When a fire broke out at the residence of Mr. T. C. Schylder, in Middle Park, Melbourne, early today, several persons were trapped by the…

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'I Will Kill You' Burglar Threatens Woman. Fugitives Fire at Pursuers MELBOURNE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 29 September 1927 · page 5

Mrs. Maude White, proprietress of a small shop at Brunswick was awakened late last night by hearing a noise…

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N.r.m.a. Notes. Bush Fire Menace

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 30 September 1927 · page 11

With the approach of the summer touring season the bush fire menace will again have to be faced in New South Wales, and interested bodies…

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Fire Inquiries

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 30 September 1927 · page 9

Inquiries into the our break of fire at Les. Bills' Paxton branch store, and also the fire which occurred at the ham and beef shop of Mrs. S. J. Sanderson,…

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Vincent Street Fire. Two Shops Gutted

Cessnock Express and Mining and Farming Representative · Friday 30 September 1927 · page 5

An outbreak of fire destroyed premises occupied by Mrs. S. Sanderson, smallgoods vendor, and extensively damaged the adjoining premises of the…

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Extensive Damage. Blaze at Circular Quay. Sydney

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 October 1927 · page 16

Several thousand pounds worth of damage was caused by a fire which broke out in an old stone building at Circular Quay this morning…

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Fire Brigades Anneal

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 1 October 1927 · page 6

At a recent meeting the Fire Brigade's Hospital-Ambulance appeal was finalished. From the sales of tickets the hospital will recieve…

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Canberra Fire. the Coroner's Verdict

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 October 1927 · page 16

Mr. John Gale, the doyen of Australia's coroners, investigated the cause, of a mysterious fire which, early in the morning of September 13…

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Mystery Fire. Council Chambers Burned. Two Explosions

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 October 1927 · page 5

A fire which broke out at 2 a.m. on Wednesday destroyed the Municipal Champers and offices of the Shire of Dlackburn and Mitcham, stituated…

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Fire Brigades' Art Union Hospital Secretaries Bisappointed

Singleton Argus · Saturday 1 October 1927 · page 4

With no Government subsidy, though £55,000 was due, Fire Brigades' Art Union organisers had to start at 1 p.m. on Thursday drawing the reduced…

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Trapped by Fire. People Escape in Night Attire. Melbourne

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 October 1927 · page 4

When a fire broke out at the residence of Mr. T. C. Schylder, in Middle Park, Melbourne, early to-day, several persons were trapped by the…

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Manilla Fire. Large Store Destroyed. Change in Wind Saves Tows

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 October 1927 · page 11

The emporium of M. C. Mackenzie and Sons Ltd. in Manilla Street, Manilla, was destroyed by fire on Wednesday night. Nothing was saved…

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Fire at Cessnock. United Supply Stores Destroyed. Damage Totals £3000. Cessnock

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 October 1927 · page 14

The United Supply Stores and an adjoining branch shop of Sanderson's small goods vender were destroyed by fire at 1.30 this morning…

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As Hard As Rock Scientific Building Material —Checks Fire and Insect Pests

Singleton Argus · Saturday 1 October 1927 · page 8

As thousands of property owners know to their cost, too many homes arc built without a thought to the risk of destruction or damage by fire white…

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'I Will Kill You' Burglar Threatens Woman. Fugitives Fire at Pursuers MELBOURNE

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 1 October 1927 · page 5

Mrs. Maude White, proprietress of a small shop at Brunswick was awakened late last night by heaving a noise…

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