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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1921

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"Hoodlum Element" Mr. Touchell Explains "Shell Fire" at Morpeth

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 2 May 1921 · page 6

At a social reunion of lodges connected with No. 4 district I.O.I., held at the Masonic Hall. Hamilton, on Saturday night, the Rev. W. Touchell…

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Fire on a Launch. Blackmail Alleged. Sydney

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 5 May 1921 · page 4

Stanley Williams and Thomas William Childs, young men, were charged, before Acting Judge Flannery, at the Darling-hurst Sessions to-day with having, at…

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Fire Epidemic

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 May 1921 · page 3

We have had an epidemic of fires in the heart of our city lately. It commenced with the destruction of a fine building in Swanston-street, wherein a young woman…

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Afghan Fire Brand

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 9 May 1921 · page 5

Haji Abdul Razok, a notorious fire-branch, to whose influence the prolongation of the resistance of the Waziristan tribesmen is largely attributable, has…

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Woolloomooloo Fire Robbery and Arson Owner's Allegation SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 11 May 1921 · page 6

A serious condition of affairs has been revealed by the police in connection with the fire which was discovered at a house in Bourke-street,…

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Great Fire at Lyons Military Stores Destroyed LONDON, Wednesday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 12 May 1921 · page 1

Reuter' s correspondent at Lyons reports that a fire completely destroyed a huge quantity of military stores, much of which was destined for the…

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Fire in Racing Stable Pacer Destroyed Auckland (N.z.)

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 14 May 1921 · page 5

A fire occurred in McMaster's racing stable, and the pacer Lucille was burned to death, while the trotter Norland was severely burnt. Other…

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Burning Money Factory Fire Damage at Alexandria SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 16 May 1921 · page 6

Fire destroyed the factory of the Kobinor, Ltd., makers of disinfectants. Newton-street. Alexandria, about nine o'clock this morning. A…

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New Fire Station Wallsend Venture

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 17 May 1921 · page 3

Wallsend is to have a new fire station in a few months. The foundation is almost finished, and when completed the building will be a decide…

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Pawn Shop Fires Police Curious Outbreak at Redfern SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 18 May 1921 · page 6

The extraordinary circumstances connection with a fire at a shop Resent-street. Redfern, caused the police, this morning to make special…

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New Fire Station Adamstown's Demand

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 19 May 1921 · page 5

In respect to the council's request for a new fire station at Adamstown the municipal representative on the Board of Fire Commissioners, Mr. Collins…

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American Steamer on Fire

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 May 1921 · page 5

It is reported from New York that a fire caused by a leaking oil tank caused heavy damage to the new liner, Panhandle State, a vessel of 10,500 tons, owned by…

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Fires in Newcastle

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 24 May 1921 · page 5

Thirty incendiary fires have occurred in Newcastle and the district within a few miles' radius. A gas main at Jarrow was blown up,…

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Our Own Brand the New Australia Keep Home Fires Burning

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 25 May 1921 · page 6

After a tour of inspection around the displays in Newcastle sop windows of Australian-made goods the question of what can be made in…

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Fire in Alexandria

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 28 May 1921 · page 1

Reuter's Alexandria correspondent reports that the Government cotton store is on fire, and that 10,000 bales are involved.—Reuter's…

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Cot on Fire Nurse Hears Screams

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 30 May 1921 · page 6

In his home at St. Andrew's-road, Southsea, the two-year-old sun of Lieutenant Willett. R.N., has had a remarkable escape from death…

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Picture Theatre Ablaze Canine Fire Alarm £30,000 Damage at Mosman SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 31 May 1921 · page 6

The Kinema Picture Theatre, in Military-road, Mosman, was destroyed by fire at about one o'clock this morning. Two of the brick walls fell…

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Forest Fires in India

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 June 1921 · page 7

Unprecedented forest fires are raging in Kumaon and Garhwhal hills, in the United Provinces, causing serious damage in certain areas…

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Fires on Steamers

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 3 June 1921 · page 5

Investigations have started into the cause of the fires that broke out on several of the liners affected by the marine strike following the the blaze aboard the…

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West Wyalong Fire Several Buildings Gutted West Wyalong

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 7 June 1921 · page 5

A big fire occurred in the heart of the town last night. It started in the "Star" newspaper office and spread to Miss Nash's boarding house…

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