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Murray · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1920

151 stories in Murray's papers · page 6 of 8

Attempted Fires

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 6 August 1920 · page 19

Mr. Justice Ewing dealt with the manner in which the attempts to create fire were carried out, and said: "Can any one believe these actions were the work of…

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Serious Fire at Oxley. Store and Post Office Destroyed

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 6 August 1920 · page 3

The post office and store at Oxley were totally destroyed by fire last night. Mr. Griffith, the postmaster and manager of the store, left the…

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St. John's, Rome Destroyed by Fire. Rome, Aug. 1

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 6 August 1920 · page 4

Lightning set fire to and dostroyed the ancient and magnificent church of St. John's, containing most valuable paintings…

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Fire at Oxley. Store and Post Office Burnt

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 11 August 1920 · page 3

On Thursday evening last the post office and store at Oxley were totally destroyed by fire. Shortly after eight o'clock, Mr J. Peacock, hotelkeeper,…

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Corowa Fire Brigade

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 August 1920 · page 2

Mr. G. ll. Dadd, inspector under the New south Wales Board of Fire Commissioners, paid a visit to Corowa extending over the last day or two. The…

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A George-street Fire

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 13 August 1920 · page 1

A fire which broke out in the store of Messrs. Hoskins and Co. Ltd., in George-street West, was responsible for over £10,000 worth of damage…

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Correspondence. Fire Insurance Law. To the Editor of the "Albury Banner."

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 August 1920 · page 31

Sir,—I signed a contract for the purchase of a house from the executors of the late Mrs. K. Eck, and before the fire policy of £500 had been transferred to me…

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Damage by Fire

The Independent · Friday 20 August 1920 · page 2

On Friday afternoon last the hearing of an action was commenced in which C. P. Burridge, sharebroker and landowner, sought to recover £200 from James…

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Forest Fires Due to Soviet's Enemies. London, Aug. 12

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 20 August 1920 · page 4

A Moscow wireless has been issued deploring the great losses incurred through forest fires, which are destroying villages and valuable fuel…

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Big Fire in Dungog

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 24 August 1920 · page 2

Four business houses at Dungog, including the "Eastern Telegraph" newspaper office, have been totally destroyed by fire…

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Serious Fire at Blayney

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 24 August 1920 · page 2

Blayney's biggest existing commercial house, trading as Starr and Atwell, was totally gutted by fire. The damage is estimated at £6000…

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Fire at Dungog. Several Business Premises Burnt. Dungog

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 27 August 1920 · page 4

Fire destroyed some business houses here early to-day. All efforts to have the buildings were unsuccessful, but the fire fighters prevented the…

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The Recent Fire at Oxley. The Inquest

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 3 September 1920 · page 4

On Tuesday the Coroner, Mr J. B. Gibson, held an inquiry respecting the fire which destroyed the store at Oxley occupied by Mr O'Halloran on Aug. 5th…

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Irish News. Lord Mayor McSWEENEY Disastrous Fires in Belfast. London, Aug. 28

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 3 September 1920 · page 4

McSweenoy has improved in health and has agreed to accept medical treatment It is reported proteid has been, added to his drinking,…

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The Recent Fire at Oxley. the Inquest

Riverina Recorder · Wednesday 8 September 1920 · page 2

On 31st August, the Coroner, Mr J. B. Gibson, held an inquiry respecting the fire which destroyed the store at Oxley occupied by Mr O'Halloran on Aug…

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Fire at Wodonga

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 10 September 1920 · page 31

A fire occurred in Wodonga at the rear of the residence of Mr. P. Egan, at 1 a.m. on Saturday. The fire alarm was given by Mr. T. Ward, a signalman, who…

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Big Demonstration at Cork. Men Fire Volleys at a Funeral. Sinn Feiners Drilling in Scotland. LONDON

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 14 September 1920 · page 2

McCurtain, a prominent Sinn Feiner, was buried at Cork. There was an immense procession of people. Men were dressed in khaki and…

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Woman Murdered Human Remains in a Fire. Melbourne

The Urana Independent and Clear Hills Standard · Friday 24 September 1920 · page 4

A murder was committed on a farm at Waaia on Saturday, the victim being [?] McM. hon, a widow about 53 years of age, which was followed…

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Armed Burglar Fires

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 October 1920 · page 13

A daring burglary was committed at Railway Parade, Mordialloc, Vic, in a house occupied my Mr. Mathers. Mr. C. C. Bott was staying on the premises,…

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Municipal Fire Insurance

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 1 October 1920 · page 46

The Fire Insurance Committee, "which lias been considering a scheme of insurance by municipal councils, reported to the conference in Sydney this week that…

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