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New England · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1925

266 stories in New England's papers · page 12 of 14

Fierce Bush Fire. Raging Near Bacchus Marsh

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 30 October 1925 · page 4

A fierce bush fire is raging about 15 miles from Bacchus Marsh, Victoria, and many homesteads are threatened. The police and firemen organised…

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Destructive Fire

The Inverell Times · Friday 30 October 1925 · page 4

Mr. Rex. Chateau of "Wahracoota" Warialda, had the misfortune to have his sheds demolished by fire on Sunday week, together with his…

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Fire in Printing Office Machinery Damaged. SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 31 October 1925 · page 1

A fire broke out in the printing works occupted by Jack Gilbert at Paddington at an early hours to-day. The floor was practically burned out…

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Clothes on Fire. Adelaide Tragedy. Woman's Alleged Suicide. ADELAIDE

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 31 October 1925 · page 1

It is suspected that Mrs. Margaret Davis, of Rouse Park, who was burned to death on Thursday last, committed suicide by sprinkling her…

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Bendemeer, Saturday. Destructive Fire

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 3 November 1925 · page 8

We were sorry to hear of the loss Messrs. Easterman Bros.: Roseneath, had this week owing to their big shed being totally destroyed by fire, the…

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No Fires Allowed. Hughes to Gardiner. That Glen Innes Debate

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 3 November 1925 · page 4

It will probably be quite a Ions lime before any Labor member asks Mr. W. M. Hughes to go on the platform with him again (says the "Daily…

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Cane Fire. Brisbane

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 5 November 1925 · page 1

One prominent sugar grower had fourteen acres destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon. some Communists openly threatened to burn the…

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Tee Second Fire

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 6 November 1925 · page 4

Evidence then proceeded as to the second fire. H. W. Lane, auctioneer, Armidale, said the destroyed building was…

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Mysterious Fires. Coroner Holds Inquiry. Evidence Discloses Use cf Kerosene

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 6 November 1925 · page 4

The Armidale fire brigade was called to the residence of Mr. W. Bath, Rusden-st., on Monday night to extinguish a blaze in the…

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Mysterious Fires at Armidale. Evidence Discloses Use of Kerosene

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 7 November 1925 · page 3

The Armidale fire brigade was called to the residence of Mr. W. Bath, Rusden Street, on Monday night a extinguish a blaze in the corner…

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The Second Fire. Inquiry Adjourned

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 7 November 1925 · page 10

Evidence was then continued on the fire that occurred on November 3. at the same place. Herbert William Lame, agent, told…

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Mystery Surrounds Fire Which Destroys Sheds and Car Investigations by Police

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 7 November 1925 · page 10

On Monday night last, a fire was displayed in the end of a shed at the residence of Mrs. Bath. Rusdenstreet. the fire brigade arrived on…

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Fire Bug at Dorrigo!

The Uralla Times · Monday 9 November 1925 · page 4

Weekes, of the Wanderers, is a particularly savage bowler, Sparks li­terally flew from one ball he sent down to Jack Cork on Saturday. In…

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Cricketer Set on Fire

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 10 November 1925 · page 6

Weekes, of the Wanderers, is a particularly savage bowler. Sparks literally flew from one ball be sent down to Jack Cork on Saturday, says the…

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Fire in Brisbane. Several Business promises Destroyed

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 10 November 1925 · page 4

A fire at Stone's Corner, Brisbane, early this morning destroyed seven business premises, and many occupants had narrow escapes…

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Out of the Pan into the Fire Bag Snatcher in Hospital. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 11 November 1925 · page 4

A man jumped on a tram in Oxfordstreet, City, late last night, and snatched a handbag from a woman passenger. Observing that his act…

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A Moree Fire. Laborer's Alleged Admission

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 14 November 1925 · page 3

John Kelly a laborer, aged 28, was committed for trial at Moree on Monday on a charge of having, at Wilga, near Moree, on January 26,…

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"Wilga" Homestead Fire Man Confesses to Crime. Getting Even with Nthe Capitalist."

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 14 November 1925 · page 6

John Kelly, aged 28 years, was charged at the Moree Police Court on Tuesday, before Messrs. G. J. Brand and A. J, Dean. JsP. with having…

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Dumaresq Shire Council. Main Road Work Fire at Lagoon Bridge. Erection of Gates

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 18 November 1925 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Dumaresq Shire Council was held on Saturday afternoon, when there were present: Councillors J. Browning…

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