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Newcastle & Lake Macquarie · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1925

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Killed by Heat Queensland Bush Fires Narrow Escape Brisbane

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 22 December 1925 · page 5

Grass fires are reported from pastoral areas in the central west. At Winton yesterday Mrs. Low, 38, who recently arrived from South…

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Fire Station Wanted

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 22 December 1925 · page 5

In consequence of a number of houses having been destroyed by fire at Toronto recently, and in view of the long distance the Boolaroo brigade…

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Forest in Danger Big Victorian Fire MELBOURNE

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 22 December 1925 · page 5

Devastating bushfires are still raging in the Rubicon Forest. The whole forest comprising 81,000 acres is in danger of being wiped out, and…

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Kurri Bush Fires Rain Prevents Damage

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 23 December 1925 · page 2

Several outbreaks of fire occurred in the bush near Heddon Greta yesterday afternoon. About 5.30 p.m. a dust storm,…

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Scrub Fires Extinguished WYONG

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 23 December 1925 · page 5

After a spell of exceptionally hot weather, a thunder storm crossed over the town last night. There was a fairly heavy fall. Accompanying the…

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Fire Brigade's Fancy Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 23 December 1925 · page 5

The fancy fair and carnival organised by the fire brigades in aid of Newcastle Hospital, which was interrupted by the storm on Saturday, will be continued at the…

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Fire at Weston

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 24 December 1925 · page 5

An outbreak of fire occurred yesterday in North Bros. grocery and produce store, at the corner of Station and First streets, Weston. A…

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Fire Brigade Fair

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 24 December 1925 · page 8

A fair organised by the ladies committee of the Fire Brigades Newcastle Hospital Fund, was held in the grounds of the headquarters station last night,…

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Fire From Sparks Strange Station Outbreak JERILDERIE

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 26 December 1925 · page 5

Cyril Sparks, a motor driver on Bundure Station, was repairing a windmill when his hand was hurt. He wrapped it in a bandage, and then…

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Dramatic Fire Rescue

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 28 December 1925 · page 4

Three men mounted on one another's shoulders saved a family of six, named, Balkin, when fire broke out in a hairdressing and tobacco shop in London…

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Sudden Deaths America's Christmas Roll Few Fires New York

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 28 December 1925 · page 4

A hundred sudden deaths occurred in the chief American cities during the Christmas holidays. The Christmas weather was the…

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Sydney Fire Extensive Damage SYDNEY

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 28 December 1925 · page 5

Because of the number of firms whose rooms were damaged by fire and water it is difficult to obtain an estimate of the damage caused by…

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Fire at Port Kembla Port, Kembla

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 29 December 1925 · page 5

A serious fire occurred here to-day, resulting in damage estimated at £4000. The fire started in a fancy goods shop occupied by J. Marshall…

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Fire in Stables Racehorse Burnt to Death COWRA

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 29 December 1925 · page 5

The racehorse King Orme was destroyed by a fire which occurred in stables at the rear of the Australia Hotel. Cowra, Another horse,…

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Morning Blaze 6-Roomed House Gutte Contents Destroyed Occupants Narrow Escape

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 31 December 1925 · page 5

At 1.25 a.m. to-day a fire broke out at the residence of Mr. John Coleman, at the corner of Lambton and Wallarah-roads, New…

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Fire in Hold Steamer Manuka Damaged WELLINGTON

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 31 December 1925 · page 3

Trouble still follows the steamer Manuka. A sequence of unlucky incidents has marked her voyages, and at present she is held up because of…

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