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Illawarra · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1929

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Dangers That Beset Fire-fighters

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 7

The life of a fireman is never dull, for at any time of the night ami day lie is liable to be called out to battle against raging fires that break out…

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Through The Fire Our New Serial. a Charming Love Story, Fascinating in theme, entitled Copyright. Chapter Ix (Continued)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 27

When he came to himself he was lying on the grass among trees at the other side of the road. Hilary's horse was tethered near and Hilary…

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Through The Fire Charming Love Story, Fascinating in theme, entitled Copyright. Chapter X.

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 12 April 1929 · page 33

A few days later Hilary had an opportunity of discussing the situation not with Seldon Lant, but with Cicely. Neil, she told herself could…

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Alarm of Fire

The Kiama Reporter and Illawarra Journal · Wednesday 17 April 1929 · page 3

Shortly before ten o'clock on Sunday evening, the Fire Brigade was called out. An outbreak occurred in the dining room of the Brighton Hotel,…

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Through The Fire Charming Love Story, Fascinating in theme, entitled Copyright. Chapter X.—(Continued.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 19 April 1929 · page 33

"Not marry! She is too young yet to marry anyone. But if I could think that at some future time perhaps you would wish—"…

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The Unanderra Fire

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 27

At the Wollongong Court, on Tuesday, Mr. Stevenson J.P., conducted an inquiry into a fire which occurred at Unahderra, on April 6th…

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Fire at Unanderra. Monty Bill Committed for Trial

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 2

At the Wollongong Court House on Tuesday, before the District Coroner (Mr. Stevenson, J.P.) an inquiry was conducted into the circumstances…

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Through The Fire A Charming Love Story, Fascinating in theme, entitled Copyright. Chapter XI.—(Continued.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 26 April 1929 · page 35

A new road had lately been cut in [?]e hill-side, its sharp edges and [?]ight yellow gravel made a raw and [?] gash in the softness of the…

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Fire Brigade. Wanted at Scarborough

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 May 1929 · page 14

The public of Scarborough are taking an active' interest in fire fighting, and are moving in the direction of reforming the local Fire Brigade…

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Disastrous Fire. at Mt. Kembla

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 3 May 1929 · page 14

A fire that started in Mr. W. Lobb's Billiards Saloon at Mt. Kembla, in the early hours of last Sunday morning, completely destroyed the…

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Through The Fire Charming Love Story, Fascinating in theme, entitled Copyright. Chapter XII—(Continued.)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 3 May 1929 · page 35

"You Know I never do allow it," the said crisply. 4 "It's very deep and very dangerous. There's a nasty little spring at one end that…

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Set Fire to Clothing

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 5

Cecil Charles Vincent was charged with maliciously setting alight to a quantity of clothing a bed and some papers, the property of John…

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Through The Fire A Charming Dove Story, Fascinating in theme, entitled Copyright. Chapter Xiii (Continued)

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 33

And which way? Even as he hesitated in desperate uncertainty a bubble" or two came from under the use on his, right hand and burst, on…

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Fire at Port Kembla

Illawarra Mercury · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 11

Just prior to 3 a.m. on Sunday morning last, a fire occurred at the home of Mr. Westbury, Port Kembla, the cottage and contents being completely…

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Through The Fire A Charming Love Story, Fascinating in theme, entitled Copyright. Chapter Xiv

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 35

Early in March the news reached Merefields that Fordyce was about again. A maid had seen him walking in his garden, one hand on…

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Through The Fire A Charming Love Story, Fascinating in theme, entitled Copyright. Chapter Xv

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 24 May 1929 · page 33

The heavy clash of the closing echoed through the silent house. Long after the actual sound of it stilled it echoed and echoed…

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Fire

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser · Saturday 25 May 1929 · page 2

Some little excitement was caused residents of the lower end of Manning Street yesterday morning, when the overhead Railway Bridge in Farmer…

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Through The Fire A Channing Love Story, Fascinating in theme, entitled Copyright. Chapter Xvi

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 31 May 1929 · page 33

He had a strain of weakness in him, most lovable men have, but he rose superior to it now. Hilary had put him on his honour and had…

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The Unanderra Fire

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 June 1929 · page 21

In regard to the detention of William Montague Bates Bill, it is the opinion that he will not be kept in confinement more than a week or two…

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That Unanderra Fire

South Coast Times and Wollongong Argus · Friday 7 June 1929 · page 11

William Montague Bates Bill was charged with maliciously setting fire to his dwelling house at Unanderra on April 6th, with intent to injure…

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