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Hunter Valley · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1927

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Fire in Wagga District Great Damage Wrought

Singleton Argus · Saturday 5 February 1927 · page 5

A disastrous fire broke out at the Government telephone construction camp, on Mr T. Smith's property, at Bendobo, near Wagga. With a heavy gale…

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Miscellaneous. Mush Fire Brigades. Suggested Lines of Organisation

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 5 February 1927 · page 5

"Every country district should have, its organised bush fire control unit, with officers who know what each one's job is, certain members…

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Tarago Fire. Inspection of Railway Locomotive. Ordered by Coroner. Goulburn

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 5 February 1927 · page 7

The coronial inquiry concerning the fire at Tarago in December last, when property worth £ 10,000 was destroyed, was reopened at…

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Rothbury Fire. Stoke and Residence Destroyed. Branxton, Monday

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 7 February 1927 · page 2

A disastrous fire occurred at North Rothbury on Saturday evening last, when a five-roomed dwelling, together with a general store and…

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Pastoral. Bush Fires. Now for Evidence

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 3

Mr. J. B. Cramsie, chairman of the Bush Fire Royal Commission, has intimated to the several producers' associations, that he will call the…

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Bush Fire Swamped with Milk

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 2

When everything else had failed to extinguish a bush fire which had gained a hold on the. De Garner's homestead at Beechworcth, and the supply…

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Miscellaneous. Bush Fire Brigades. Suggested Lines of Organisation

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 4

"Every country district should have its organised bush fire control unit, with officers who know what each one's job is, certain members deputed…

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Fire at North Rothbury

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 2

A five-roomed cottage, shop, and storeroom, all under the same roof, owned by Mr A. B. Moore, of Branxton, and occupied by Mr H. J. Davis, at North…

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Tarago Fire. Railways to Blame

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 2

The Goulburn Coroner delivered his finding in the inquiry into the origin of the Tarago fire, on December 10 last, when property belonging to…

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Fatal Oil Fire. Twelve Men Lose Their Lives

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 4

A graphic story of a big oil fire at San Pedro was related by the crew of the motor ship "Hellenic," which arrived in Sydney on Monday…

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Unlucky Bathing Party. Fire Destroys Cars, Clothes, and Money

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 8

While bathing on Sunday two Temora farmers, who were accompanied by their wives and families, had their motor cars, clothing, and money…

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Unlucky Bathing Party Fire Destroys Cars, Clothes and Money

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 2

While bathing on Sunday two Temora farmers, who were accompanied by their wives and families, had their motor cars, clothing, and money,…

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Oil Fire. Flames 200 Feet High. 12 Men Lose Their Lives

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 2

A graphic story of a big oil fire at San Pedro was related by the crew of the motor ship "Helleni[?]," which arrived in Sydney yesterday…

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Island Murders Punitive Force: Threatened. Attackers Retire Under. Rifle Fire. Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 4

Flight-Lieutchant Burlington, who who arrived in Sydney from Rabaul to-day, was prospecting in New Britain at the time of the recent…

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Engine to Blame Tarago Bush Fire

Singleton Argus · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 4

Property belonging to Lehane Bros., Tarago, was destroyed by bush fire on December 10th, damage being, estimated at & 10,000…

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Northcote Fire. Damage Totals £50,000. MELBOURNE

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 4

The damage by the fire which occurred at Northcote last night, is estimated at £50,000…

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Miscellaneous. Bush Fire Brigades. Suggested Lines of Organisation

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 6

"Every country district should Have its organised bush fire control unit, with officers who know what each one's job is, certain members…

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Tarago Fire. Railways to Blame

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 16

The Goulburn Coroner delivered his finding in the inquiry into the origin of the Tarago fire, oh December 10 last, when property belonging to…

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Fresh Fires. Outbreaks in Victoria. Volunteers Called For. Melbourne

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 6

Fresh fires are reported in the Warrandyte district. An appeal has been broadest for one thousand volunteer fire fighters…

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Struck by Fire Engine. Woman Seriously Injuree

The Maitland Weekly Mercury · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 9

While, dashing to answer a call from Paling's buildings, in George-street, Sydney, a fire engine struck Mrs. Hili, an elderly woman, who was…

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