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New England · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1925

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Big Fire at Uralla Electric Supply Works, Sawmiles and Joinery Destroyed

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 28 January 1925 · page 4

A disastrous fire occurred at Uralla on Saturday morning. resulting in the destruction of the electric supply works, sawmills, and joinery. the…

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This Morning's Fire

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 29 January 1925 · page 8

The clanging of the fire bell at about half-past 11 this morning soon attracted a large crowd into Grey-street, when dense volumes of smoke…

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Fire at Moree "Wilga" Residence Destroyed

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 31 January 1925 · page 9

On Monday night about 11 o'clock, the valuable residence known as "Wilga," situated on the Greenbahroad (Moree),;and owned by. Mr. J…

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Melbourne Fire. Big Explosion Occurs. SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 2 February 1925 · page 4

Bourke House, Russell street, Melbourne, was partly destroyed by fire at one o'clock this morning. Just before the outbreak a terrific explosion…

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Fire at Moree. MR. J. Y. Black's Residence Destroyed

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 2 February 1925 · page 2

Last Monday night about 11 o'clock the valuable residence known as Wilga, situated on the Greenbush Rd., and owned by Mr. J. Y. Black, was…

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Melbourne Town Hall. a Disastrous Fire. Mayor's Room Robbed. SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 2 February 1925 · page 4

The damage by fire which destroyed the main hall, Melbourne Town Hall, is estimated at £80,000. During the fire at the Melbourne…

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Chaff Merchant Bobbed. House Set on Fire

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 3 February 1925 · page 4

J. Payne, a chaff merchant, of Payneham, discovering his house on fire, rushed out to inform the brigade, aim when he returned a few minutes later…

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Telegrams SYDNEY, Monday Afternoon, Melbourne Town Hall Fire. £80,000 Damage

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 3 February 1925 · page 4

The damage by the fire which destroyed the main hall of the Melbourne Town Hall, is estimated at £80,000. During the fire at the Town Hall,…

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Our Fire Brigade

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 5 February 1925 · page 4

Div. Inspector Grimmond made an inspection of the local fire station yesterday afternoon, when he expressed his congratulations to Captain…

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Stonehenge Fire. Farm Produce Destroyed. Nearly a Fatality

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 5 February 1925 · page 4

Dr. W. C. Blessing, of "Indiana," Stonehenge, sustained the loss of a large quantity of farm produce last night an the result…

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Fire at Hillgrove

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 6 February 1925 · page 9

A fire occurred at Hillgrove at about 5 o'clock on Saturday evening, when an old weatherboard cottage, the property of the Council, and…

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£20,000 FIRE. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 7 February 1925 · page 4

Hazeidine Brothers footwear and leather factory was practically gutted by fire last night. The damage is estimated at £20,000…

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Hotel on Fire

The Uralla Times · Monday 9 February 1925 · page 2

Sydney, Sunday:—Early on Saturday morning, a watchman near the Remington sale yards, noticed a light close to the door of the…

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The Fire Brigades' Board

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 9 February 1925 · page 4

The nomination of the following persons for election to the Board of Fire Commissioners, representing the country municipalities and shires…

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Explosion at Fire. Three People Killed. Sight-seers Frightfully Injured. SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 9 February 1925 · page 4

A sensational occurrence took place at Coolgardie yesterday morning. A fire broke out on the premises of Mulligan and Kent, butchers, and…

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TEXAS Fire at Gunyan

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 10 February 1925 · page 7

An inquiry, into the origin of a fire which occurred at Gunyan Station on 14th. January whereby a hay shed and contents, the property of Texas…

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Destroyed by Fire. £55,000 Damage

The Uralla Times · Thursday 12 February 1925 · page 2

A Wellington (N.Z.) message states that ten shops were totally destroyed by fire at Wairo on Sunday causing damage to the extent of…

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The Motorist Why Cars Catch Fire. Explanations, and Advice

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 12 February 1925 · page 9

Unless one has experienced a fire on a car, one cannot realise the startling rapidity with which the flames spread and their intense heat. The…

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Explosion at Fire

The Inverell Times · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 3

A sensational occurrence took place at Coolgardie on Sunday morning. A fire broke out in the premises of Mulligan and Kent, butchers, and a great…

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Fire Inspector at Tenterfield

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 13 February 1925 · page 6

Mr. Grimmond, the newly appointed Fire Inspector for the Armidale district, was in town on Monday last, says the 'Star,' and inspected the…

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