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Hunter Valley · Fires & bushfires
601 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 28 of 31
Singleton and district had a full share of the devastating hurricane which swept over the State in the week-end. Bush fires which had been burning during the week were fanned into a fierce blaze in many parts of the district and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The laundry of a weatherboard cottage at 84 Congewal st., Aberdare, was slightly damaged by fire today. The cottage is owned and occupied by…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →For a short period at the weekend the environs of Broke were transformed into a city. For miles the hillsides were illuminated by…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →During the weekend damage estimated at more than £150,000 was caused by fires in four Sydney factories…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →When this edition went to press, the Maitland Fire Brigade had experienced its easiest day for nearly a week. At 3.30, only one call had been received…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →The Cash and Carry Drapery Store, which was the scene of a destructive fire on Thursday last, will be the Mecca of bargain hunters on…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →A five roomed weatherboard cottage in Maitland-road, Stanford Merthyr, was burnt to the ground last night. It was owned and occupied by…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The worst bush fires experienced for many years have swept the countryside during the past few days, and are still raging…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Yesterday morning Cessnock Fire Brigade was called out to an incipient outbreak of fire at the home of Mr. John Greig, 84…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The officer-in-charge of the Cessnock fire brigade (Mr. J. Danvers) stated to-day that he would appreciate it, if persons…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Mr. Mares, the State Meteorologist, stated that the extreme dryness of the weather throughout the State called…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →The whole of the Australian Glass Manufacturing Company's works at Waterloo, were threatened to-day when a fire gutted portion of the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Bush fires are still burning in parts of the district and the residents continue in a state of alarm. A close watch is being kept on the position…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →An unoccupied weatherboard cottage, situated off Kitchener-road, Cessnock, was burnt to the ground. The cottage was owned by Mr. Harry…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Owners of vacant allotments adjoining Subiaco Avenue and Yilgairn-street. Cessnock, will be asked by Cessnock Municipal Council to clear…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →The officer-in-charge of the Cessnock Fire Brigade (Mr. J. Danvers) stated to-day that persons who wish to burn off rubbish in their back yards…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →A bushfire destroyed a barn belonging to Mr. W. Metz, on Old Bar-road, about eight miles form Taree, containing machinery, 200 bee boxes and…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Excitement prevailed when, a big fire advanced on Tea Gardens from Limekilns way last Saturday afternoon. The ringing of the church bell…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Mr. G. Crawford presided over the fortnightly meeting of the Cessnock branch of the Old Age and Invalid Pensioners' Association, held yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →On Saturday afternoon a call was made in town for volunteers to go out to Woods' mill on the Simsville road. The mill was threatened at…
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