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Murray · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1924

147 stories in Murray's papers · page 8 of 8

Fire at Mathoura

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 6 December 1924 · page 2

The dwelling of Mrs. Vestey in Livingstone street, Mathoura, together with its Contents, was completely destroyed by fire on…

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Fire at Balldale

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 December 1924 · page 2

A disastrous fire occurred on Mr. J. Forrester's property adjoining Koringal, Balldale, on Friday last, when his residence, together with the whole of…

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Power House Destroyed by Fire

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 12 December 1924 · page 6

On Friday last the Cobrum electric power house, together with all the machinery, was totally destroyed by fire. The understanding was controlled by the…

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Mathoura Fire. Inquiry by Coroner

The Pastoral Times · Saturday 13 December 1924 · page 2

An Inquiry was held by the coloner (Mr. M. Wyse, J.P.) ot Mathoura on Saturday afternoon, in connection with the destruction by fire…

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Latest Telegrams. Sydney Fires. Extensive Damage Caused. SYDNEY, Monday Night

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 16 December 1924 · page 2

The police authorities scout the suggestion that three Sydney fires yesterday were due to fire bugs. Investigations lead the officials to opine…

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Careless Use of Fire

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 December 1924 · page 3

Last week a fire broke out at Ganmain station about half a mile from the cheese factory, about 20 acres of grass being burnt. The fire was caused…

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Disastrous Fire. at Mort's' Dock Pattern Shop

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 19 December 1924 · page 4

A disastrous fire occurred at Mort's Dock engineering establishment at Balmain this week, and damage to the extent of £00,000 was caused. The…

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Country Edition Telegrams. Fire at Melbourne. Sydney, Tuesday night

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 19 December 1924 · page 1

A fire gutted a big furniture store room of Messrs. Jas. Shewood at East Melbourne, early this morning. The building was full of…

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