Kempsey Fire
At the Kempsey Court on Saturday Mr. Parker, District Coroner, conducted an inquiry re the fire which destroyed the parcels office…
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Fires & bushfires, 1940
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Wauchope Blaze Hotel and Billiards Saloon Gutted. Escapes in Night Attire
About three o'clock on Saturday morning last fire completely gutted the Star Hotel, Wauchope, owned by Mr. A. G. Byrnes and Mr…
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About 3 o'clock last Saturday morning fire was discovered in the bar and parlour section of the Star Hotel, Wauchope, by…
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At Kew Court House on Wednesday morning of last week, Mr. W. Scott-Smith (District Coroner) held an inquiry into the fires which had…
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At Kew Court House on Wednesday morning; 10th January, Mr. W. Scott Smith (District Coroner) held an inquiry into the fires which had occurred…
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Early this morning Bowraville experienced the worst fire in its history, and as a result several valuable properties in High-street were…
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A fire at Bowraville last night caused damage estimated at £10,000. Six buildings were destroyed, including the Shire chambers and Hall. The Post…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Latest Telegrams. Disastrous Fire. Sydney
The premises of Brown's tyre service, Granville, were totally destroyed by fire early this morning. The damage is estimated at £8000…
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A disastrous fire occurred at Bowraville this morning and destroyed six business premises in the main street, while two others were…
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A disastrous fire at Bowraville this morning destroyed six business premises in Main Street, while two others were damaged. Police and civilians made…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire at Bowraville. Blaze Destroys Five Buildings
A fire in Bowraville's shopping centre early on Friday morning destroyed a hall, Nambucca Shire Chambers, a cafe, billiard saloon, and baker's shop…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Extensive Damage by Big Bush Fires. Fatal Accident in Smoke. Outbreak on 30-Mile Front
Bush and grass fires caused great damage in metropolitan and country areas at the week-end, and caused the death of a youth when the motor…
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Bowraville reported Friday last that the worst fire ever there happened early that morning, destroying four buildings and damaging others…
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Houses were burned down and many horses, sheep and cattle perished last night in fierce bush fires which are still raging around…
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It is estimated, that bushfires which swept through the Yass district on Sunday and yesterday destroyed. 50,000 acres, besides thousands of pounds…
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Under date January 17, Mr. T. J. Hartigan, Commissioner for Railways, has written Mr. R. S. Vincent, M.L.A., thus : "I have your letter…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Destructive Fire Bowraville Loses Good Buildings in Centre of Town
About 3 a.m. last Friday, shortly after the conclusion of a birthday party in the Shire Hall, a lurid glare resulted in the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wild Driving in Bushfire Zone. "Scoffed at Warning." Motorists Slated
Reported reckless behaviour by some motorists in bushfire areas during last week-end was warmly denounced by the secretary of the Royal…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire at Hexham. Large Coal Conveyor Destroyed
Hetton Bellbird Colliery's large coal conveyor, which crosses both the main northern railway line and the main northern highway at Hexham…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Big Fire in City. £100,000 Damage. Three Firemen Hurt
Damage estimated at between £100,000 and £125,000 was done, and three firemen were injured, early Sunday morning, in a fire which…
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