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New England · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1925

266 stories in New England's papers · page 6 of 14

Mysterious Fires. At St. Vincent's Hospital. SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 4 May 1925 · page 4

During the put week or tan days no less than five fires have been discovered in various parts of St. Vincent's Hospital. Fortunately they…

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Mr. Haynes Wool and Skin Store Destroyed. An Early Morning Fire

The Uralla Times · Monday 4 May 1925 · page 2

Mr M. Hayne's wool and skin storey was totally destroyed by fire early. on Saturday last. At about 4.15 a.m. Mr H. W…

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Peculiar Hotel Fire. Man Appears at Court

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 8 May 1925 · page 9

At the Tenter-field Court, before Mr. A. D. Donnelly. J.P., Sydney Hodge was charged with having set fire to material at the Ex-change Hotel…

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After Twenty Years. Rev. H. S. Bustine's Retirement Family Farewelled by All Classes. Fire Public Tribute

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 9 May 1925 · page 10

That the Rev. H. S. Buntine and family are held the highest esteen, was demonstrated on Wednesday night, when the Armidale Town Hall was…

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The Recent Fire

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 11 May 1925 · page 2

On Wednesday last Mr. Perry, Police Magistrate, held, Tin enquiry at the Court House as to to the cause of the fire which recently demolished…

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Peculiar Hotel Fire. Man Appears at Court

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 11 May 1925 · page 8

At the Tenterfield Court, before Mr. A. D. Donnelly, J.P., Sydney Hodge was charged with having set fire to material at the Exchange Hotel…

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Armidale City Council Fire Protection for Town Hall. Protecting Council's Servants. Council 'Won't Have Motor Truck

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 13 May 1925 · page 3

The Armidale City Council met on Monday night. There were present: Aid. Morgan Stephens (Mayor) T. F. Mills, J. E. Pearson; C. R…

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Age of Fire. Is It Ending Now? Crude, Terrible, Facility

The Uralla Times · Monday 18 May 1925 · page 4

In another 100 years, children may have to go to museums in order to see that strange thing called 'fire' said Calvert Townley, assistant to…

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Melbourne Fire. £10,000 Damage

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 19 May 1925 · page 4

A fire, which broke out at Freeman's Building, Russell-st., Melbourne, yesterday, was responsible for damage estimated at between £8000 and…

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Fire in Hold. Steamer Returns to Port

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 19 May 1925 · page 4

The teamer Dimboola, which left Melbourne on Saturday for Sydney, returned to port in consequence of a fire having boon discovered in the hold…

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Fire Brigade. Proposed for Uralla

The Uralla Times · Thursday 21 May 1925 · page 2

A public, meeting was held on Tuesday last to discuss a proposal to establish a fire brigade at Uralla. The Mayor (Ald G. II. Edwards)…

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Fire Captain Lusty Long Service Reoognised. Recipient of Medal

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 23 May 1925 · page 4

On Thursday, the Fire Brigade Board took the, opportunity of, presenting Captain Busty with his long-service and good conduct medal, for which only…

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Fire Brigade Board Annual Visit to Arnidale. Council Must Instal Hydrant in Town Hall

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 23 May 1925 · page 1

Several members of the Fire Brigade Board of New South Wales visited Armidale on Thursday Inst. The party included Messrs. C. J. Baker…

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Destroyed by Fire Salvation Army Hall. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 27 May 1925 · page 4

The Salvation Army Hall at Dalwich Hill was destroyed by fire early this morning. The damage is estimated at £2000…

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£16,000 Fire Grain Mill Destroyed. Melbourne

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 27 May 1925 · page 4

Robertson's chaff and grain mills, together with contents, were totally destroyed by fire at Werribee (Victoria) this rooming. The damage is estimated…

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Motor Fire Engine Ardimale City Council Decisions to Have One. an Amusing Interlude

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 27 May 1925 · page 4

To the Armidale City Council meetuse on Monday night, The Board of Fire Commissioners intimated that the extra amount…

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Feeding the Home Fires

The Uralla Times · Thursday 28 May 1925 · page 1

One city identity has made, a lot of money out of bis business, but he could never find time to polish up his store of knowledge. His education…

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Feeding the Home Fires

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 1 June 1925 · page 4

One city identity has made a lot of money out of his business, but the could never find time to polish up his store of Knowledge. His education…

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School Fire Extensive Damage Caused. Sydney

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 3 June 1925 · page 4

A fire at Killara late last night des[?]oyed the whole of the rear portiion of the Abbptsholme College including [?]itorics. The buildings were…

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Riots at Shanghai Police Open Fire. (Reuter's Cable). Shanghai

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 3 June 1925 · page 4

Anti-foreign rioting was resumed in the city Students formed in the streets, but were dispersed by the police with a fire hose. They returned…

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