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New England · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1923

289 stories in New England's papers · page 12 of 15

Fire at Inverell

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 18 October 1923 · page 4

At 1.15 on Saturday afternoon the fire station received an alarm through the exchange that there was a fire on the McIntyre River bridge…

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Great Fire

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 19 October 1923 · page 6

The Minister for lands (Q.), hasbeen advised that a great fire has broken out on two reserves at Taromeo, on which an area of about 500 to 1000…

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Demonstration with Fire Extinguisher

The Inverell Times · Friday 19 October 1923 · page 4

Mr. D. L. McRae, representative for the "Checker" Fire Extinguisher Co., who is at present in, town, will have a demonstration on Monday afternoon…

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Bush Fires at Kyogle

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 22 October 1923 · page 8

Extensive bush fires have been raging for some days in the neighbourhood of Kyogle. The biggest outbreak appears to have been in the forest…

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Big Fire. at "Guardian" Office. a Good Save

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 22 October 1923 · page 4

At about 2.40 p.m. on Sunday, Captain Pearce got a call by the means of the fire alarm which has recently been installed to a fire…

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An Explanation. "The Guardian's" Misfortune. Appreciation of the Fire Brigade and Citizens. a Splendid Save

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 22 October 1923 · page 5

Mr. Clive Stevenson, proprietor of the "Guardian" writes :-- By courtesy of the "Examiner" proprietary we are enabled to give publicity to…

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Fire Extinguisher

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 23 October 1923 · page 4

A demonstration was given on the vacant black opposite the Catholic Church yesterday afternoon of the "Checker" fire extinguisher. A big…

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A Gigantic Fire. 20,000 Fighting the Flames

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 23 October 1923 · page 2

A Californian message states that fanned by high winds, forest fires from the hills and throught the cauyons in the surrounding country have laid waste…

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Late Telegrams. Big Fire in Sydney. Firemen Injured. SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 25 October 1923 · page 6

The building of John Danks and Co., warehousemen, Pitt Street, Sydney was almost completely destroyed by fire at a late hour last night. There…

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Fire at Newspaper Office

The Inverell Times · Friday 26 October 1923 · page 3

On Sunday afternoon an alarm of fire was given from the Glen Innes "Guardian" newspaper office. The fire was in tho back portion of the…

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Telegrams. SYDNEY, Thursday Afternoon. Another Big Fire. Damage Estimated at £80,000

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 26 October 1923 · page 4

The building of John Dauks and Co., warehousemen, Pitt-st., was almost completely destroyed by fire at a late hour last night. There was imminent danger…

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Big Blaze FLAMES 90 Feet High

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 27 October 1923 · page 10

After a fight of five hours, DeputyOfficer Nance and his men beat the fire which broke out in the building occupied by John Danks & Sons Pty. Ltd.,…

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Fire at Newspaper Office Stock of Paper Destroyed

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 27 October 1923 · page 9

On Sunday afternoon an alarm of fire was given from the Glen Innes "Guardian" newspaper office. The fire was in the back portion of the building,…

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Big Mores Fire

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 29 October 1923 · page 4

A fire occurred in the main business centre of Moree, when damage estimated at £15,000 was done. The buildings affected were occupied by J…

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Big Blaze at Moree. Four Shops Demolished Firemen's Great Save

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 29 October 1923 · page 2

A fire occurred at Moree on Saturday night, which resulted in total destruction of four business premises, viz., Emery & Co's (store)…

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Fire Brigade's Art Union

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 29 October 1923 · page 4

The Glen Innes District Hospital is at present badly in need of funds, and Capt Pearce, of the local Fire Brigade, being the local…

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Woollen Mill Fire. Heavy Damage. SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 29 October 1923 · page 4

The Rosedale woollen mill, at North Invercargill, New Zealand, was completely destroyed by fire. The damage is estimated at £30,000…

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Fire in Sydney. Sussex Street Blaze

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 30 October 1923 · page 4

A fire broke out iu a six-storied building in Sussex Street at 1.30 this morning. The brigade, after a short sharp light, succeeded in confining the…

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Big Fire at Moree

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 30 October 1923 · page 4

On Saturday night a fire occurred in the main business centre of the town, when damage estimated at £15,000 was done. The buildings affected were…

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Fisherman's Plight. Motor Boat on Fire

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 30 October 1923 · page 3

C. Sproule, a fisherman at Moeraki, was returning in a motor boat from a night trip recently, when he was suddenly burled from the cabin by an…

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