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New England · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1923

289 stories in New England's papers · page 4 of 15

Crown Street Fire. Shop Completely Gutted

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 30 March 1923 · page 4

A fire which started in a boot shop on the ground florr of a house in Crownstree[?] early this morning promided a thrilling experience for its occupants,…

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Dunolly Fire. Damage Estimated at £30,000

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 6 April 1923 · page 4

The flour mills and sheds at Dunolly, owned by C. J. Bryant and Co., were completely destroyed by fire yesterday. The damage is estimated at £30,000,…

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Fire at Sydney Showground. Slight Damage

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 10 April 1923 · page 4

A fire broke oat last night in the in dustrial hall at the showgrond. but the flames were extinguished, before much damage had [?]en done…

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Disastrous Fire Occupants Jump Through Window. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 11 April 1923 · page 4

Walking up late last night and finding their two-storied residence in flames, Thomas Newey (Postmaster of Bay View) and his wife were…

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Steamer on Fire Considerable Damage to Cargo. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 11 April 1923 · page 4

The steamer Kaikoura arrived at Auckland this morning. Although the fire was well under control, it is estimated that, considerable damage has…

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"Fire and Fury." Bloodthirsty Bushrangers. Ben Hall and Thunderbolt

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 19 April 1923 · page 8

In an interesting article on bushrangers in the "Forum", Mr. Arthur Jose, a writer with a fine sense of the imp[?] says:…

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"Fire and Fury." Bloodthirsty Bushrangers. Melodrama in Real Life

The Uralla Times and District Advocate · Thursday 19 April 1923 · page 4

In an interesting article an bushrangers in the "Forum," Mr Arthur Jose, a writer with a fine sense of the dramatic, says:—…

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Fire at Parramatta. Damages of £10,000

The Inverell Times · Friday 20 April 1923 · page 4

The factory of Murray Bros. Proprietary, Ltd., at Parramatta, was destroyed by fire last night. The damage is estimated at £10,000…

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Destroyed by Fire Factory at Parramatta. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 21 April 1923 · page 4

Teh factory of Murray Bros. Proprietary, Ltd., at Parramatta, was destroyed by fire last night. The damage is estimated at £10,000…

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Big Fire at Annandale

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 23 April 1923 · page 4

Damage estimated at over £4000, was caused by a fire which practically destroyed the Phoenix Fibrous Plaster Company's factory at…

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The Emmaville Fire Glen Innes Coroner Conducts an Inquiry. "More Than a Coincidence." No Evidence Against Proprietor

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 23 April 1923 · page 3

The District coroner. Mr. W. L. Perry, conducted an inquiry at Emmaville on Friday into the circumstances surrounding the recent fire in Emmaville as a result of which the premises of the Emmaville "Argus" were destroyed…

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Latest Telegrams City Fire

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 24 April 1923 · page 4

[?] Streets in a shop formerly occupied by Nippon Kuisha. Considerable damage was done to the front portion of the…

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Another Big Fire. Over £4000 Damages

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 24 April 1923 · page 4

Damages estimated at over £4000 was caused by a fire which practically destroyed the Phoenix Fibrous Plaster Company's factory, at Armandale, this…

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Emmaville and Deeepwater Supplement [Continued] the "Argus" Fire. Coroner Conducts An Inquiry Too Many Outbreaks in Emmaville. "More Than a Coincidence"

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 26 April 1923 · page 8

The District Coroner, Mr. W. I. Perry, conducted an inquiry at Emmaville on Friday into the circumstances surrounding the…

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Emmaville Fires. Coroner's Comments

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 27 April 1923 · page 6

The District Coroner, Mr. W. I. Perry, conducted an inquiry at Emmaville on Friday into the circumstances surrounding the recent fire in Emmaville,…

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Fire at Bingara

The Inverell Times · Friday 27 April 1923 · page 4

The first fire in Bingara for a long period occurred on Wednesday night, when a five-roomed weatherboard cottage, owned by A. Capel, of Deera…

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Mount Morgan Fire. Hotel and School of Arts Destroyed

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 27 April 1923 · page 4

A big fire is raging at Mount Morgan. Several buildings have already been destroyed, including the Imperial Hotel and the School of Arts…

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"Fire and Fury." Bloodthirsty Bushrangers. Melodrama in Real Life

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 27 April 1923 · page 6

In an interesting article on bushrangers in the 'Forum,' Mr. Arthur Jose, a writer with a fine sense of the dramatic, says:…

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Mysterious Outbreak of Fire at Melbourne Picture Theatre. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 2 May 1923 · page 4

Th caretaker of the Palais Picture Theatre, Melbourne, reports that, awakened by smoke that filled his room, he found the north side of the…

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The "Argus" Fire

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 3 May 1923 · page 3

Mr. J. D. Walton is now in Parramatta, and is experiencing difficulty with the insurance company regarding the amount payable on the…

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