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Illawarra · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1915

23 stories in Illawarra's papers · page 1 of 2

Albion Park Fires. the Fire at Ziems' Store

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 January 1915 · page 2

The coroner (Mr. C. W. Craig) conducted an inquiry at Albion Park on Wednesday concerning the fire which occurred at H. C. Ziems' store on 11th…

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Albion Park Fires

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 1 January 1915 · page 9

At the Courthouse, Albion Park, on Wednesday the Coroner (Mr. C W. Craig) held inquiries as to the origin of the two fires at Albion…

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The Fire at Mitchell's Store

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 1 January 1915 · page 2

An inquiry was also held by Mr. Craig concerning the fire which de stroyed a store and contents occupied by John Gordon Mitchell in…

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Fires at Albion Park

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 6 January 1915 · page 2

On Wednesday, Mr. C. W. Craig, coroner, conducted an inquiry at Albion Park, concering the fire at H. C. Ziems' store on December 11, and that…

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Opening of New Fire Station

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 15 January 1915 · page 13

Word has been received to-day from Alderman Shepherd that he has arranged with Mr. Flowers, the President, and other members of the…

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New Fire Station. Official Opening

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 January 1915 · page 2

The Hon. Fred. Flowers. M.L.C, Chairman of the Fire Brigade Board, arrived by motor this morning and at noon reached the new fire station…

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The New Fire Station. an Up-to-date Building

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 22 January 1915 · page 6

The new fire station, which was officially opened to-day, occupies a commanding position at the intersection of Market and Church-streets, the old…

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Fire

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 19 February 1915 · page 2

Au outbreak of fire occurred this morning in a weatherboard cottage occupied by Mrs. Jenkins, Bligh st., Garden Hill, and the building and…

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Fire at Mt. Drummond. Cottage and Contents Destroyed

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 2 March 1915 · page 2

On Sunday afternoon last a fire occurred in the cottage of Mr. Alex, Waine, at Mount Drummond. With the assistance of neighbours the fire…

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Abion Park Budget. Bush Fire

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 5 March 1915 · page 5

On Tuesday last a bush fire started on the railway line near the race-course, and very soon spread, destroying several acres of grass. The…

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Abion Park Budget. Bush Fires

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 March 1915 · page 5

On Monday last a very bad bush fire broke out on Mr. Evans' property, at Yallah, and it raged vigotously for several occasions it was all that they…

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Inquest as to a Fire

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 March 1915 · page 9

The Coroner, Mr. A. E. Elliott, held an inquest on Thursday as to the destruction by fire of Mr. B. Benham's grocery store in…

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Fire at Port Kembla

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 30 April 1915 · page 2

Between midnight and one. o'clock this morning Goldberg's stone at Fort Kembla was completely destroyed by fire. Mr. Goldberg was absent in…

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Emotions Under Fire

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 18 May 1915 · page 1

A French soldier, who in times of peace was a school teacher, gives an interesting account of his feelings under fire. "We have been fighting in…

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Fire

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 2 July 1915 · page 5

The residence of Mrs. Connal, of Albion Park, was burned to the ground during the early hours of Wednesday morning, and only a little of the…

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Fires of Hate

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Wednesday 11 August 1915 · page 3

The above is the title of a book we have received from the well-known publishers, Hodder and Stroughton, London for review; written by an…

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The Storyteller In Sheep's Clothing (Copyright.) Chapter Xxvii.—the Fire Bel

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 November 1915 · page 25

Mr. Abrabam Dintry, having parted with Carwardine at the boathouse, made all speed for his own objective—Lipscombe Yard at…

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Bush Fires

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 12 November 1915 · page 5

During this last week bush fires have been raging about Tongarra and Marshall Mount district. Should a fire start anywhere close to Albion…

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The Storyteller In Sheep's Clothing (Copyright.) Chapter Xxvii.—the Fire Bel

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 November 1915 · page 23

"I do not entirely agree with your," and it was Abe Bintry who spoke. The cap which was flung by the murderer into a house close to…

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Bush Fires

Illawarra Mercury · Tuesday 16 November 1915 · page 2

Practically all along the Illawarra Range bush fixes raged on Sunday, and a cloud of dense smoke enveloped the mountains. The fire burned very…

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