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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1921

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Fire at a Baker's. Alleged Arson. Jury Fails to Agree. SYDNEY

The Northern Daily Leader · Thursday 28 April 1921 · page 1

At the Bathurst Quarter Sessions, Joseph Andrews, a baker, of Cowra, was charged with having maliciously set fire to Thomas Lynch's bakery at Mulyan, in…

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Fire in Melbourne. SYDNEY

The Northern Daily Leader · Monday 2 May 1921 · page 2

The Edwards' Tea Company's premises in Flinders-street Melbourne, were destroyed by fire last night. The flames soon reduced the building to a…

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Fire in Melbourne. MELBOURNE

The Northern Daily Leader · Tuesday 3 May 1921 · page 2

Apollo Chambers, situated in Funders Lane and occupied by miscellaneous indent agents, soft goods importers, manufactures agents , and others, was the…

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Riots in Egypt. Police Fire on Crowds. Several Killed and Wounded. LONDON

The Northern Daily Leader · Tuesday 3 May 1921 · page 2

Reuter's Cairo correspondent reports a disturbance at Tantah owing to a disorderly crowd joining in a demonstration against the police, who were driven…

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Fire at Barraba. Several Buildings Destroyed. Other Damaged. BARRABA

The Northern Daily Leader · Wednesday 4 May 1921 · page 1

The most disastrous fire that over occurred in Barraba took place early this morning. Two residents, Messers. R. J. James…

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Fire at Barraba Several Buildings Destroyed

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 May 1921 · page 6

The most disastrous fire that ever occurred in Barraba took place on Tuesday. The residents, Messrs. R. J. James & F. Tempest, noticed…

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Big Fire. Damage at Burren Junction. Five Shops Destroyed. Wee Waa

The Northern Daily Leader · Thursday 5 May 1921 · page 1

Burren Junction suffered another serf, ous loss by fire about 2.30 this morning. The fire was first noticed in M. Mulckey's large general store, quickly…

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Tamworth Hospital. Protection From Fire. Inspector's Recommendations

The Northern Daily Leader · Friday 6 May 1921 · page 3

In connection visit the visit of the Fire commissioners to Tamworth in September last, and the interview which they [?]en had with representatives of the…

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Economising. One O'clock Guns Cease Fire. Sydney

The Northern Daily Leader · Saturday 7 May 1921 · page 2

The Federal Government, with a view to economy has decided to discontinue firing the one o'clock guns throughout the Commonwealth…

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Ireland. Ulster Unionist Leader. To Meet De Valera. Great Fire at North Wall. London

The Northern Daily Leader · Saturday 7 May 1921 · page 2

A Belfast message says: S[?] James Craig and Mr. de Valera will meat and exchange views ns regards the future of Ireland. A special meeting of Ulster…

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Another Big Fire

The North Western Courier · Monday 9 May 1921 · page 1

Burren Junction suffered another serious loss by fire on Wednesday last. The fire was first noticed in M…

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Fire Inquiry. Wheat Stack Burned at Warral. Hearing Adjourned

The Northern Daily Leader · Tuesday 10 May 1921 · page 1

An inquest was opened at the Tamworth Court House yesterday, before the Coroner for the district, Mr. W. M. Fincham, P.M., into the circumstances…

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German Cabinet. Still Hanging Fire. Opposition to Allied Demands. LONDON

The Northern Daily Leader · Tuesday 10 May 1921 · page 2

According to the "Vossiche Zeitung" Dr. Mayer, the German Ambassador to France has refused an invitation to form a new cabinet. The majority of the…

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Fire at Goondiwindi

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 12 May 1921 · page 2

On Tuesday morning the Club Hotel, Goondiwindi, Queensland, was found to be on fire. Investigations showed that portion of the sample room was…

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Robbery and Fire. SYDNEY

The Northern Daily Leader · Thursday 12 May 1921 · page 1

In connection with the suspicions aroused in regard to the unoccupien house in Bourke-street, yesterday," investigation disclosed Unit, bedding" line:…

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Westdale Fire. House Razed to the Ground

The Northern Daily Leader · Thursday 12 May 1921 · page 1

A fire broke out at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. Macnamara at Westdale, on Tuesday night between 10.30 and 11.0. Mr. and Mrs. Macnamara had been…

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Fire at Goondiwindi. Suspicious Circumstances. Sydney

The Northern Daily Leader · Thursday 12 May 1921 · page 2

The Club Hotel, coond[?]. Queensland, was found to be on fire yesterday morning. Investigations showed that portion of…

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Great Fire at Lyons. Military Stores Destroyed. London

The Northern Daily Leader · Thursday 12 May 1921 · page 2

Reuter's Lyons, correspondent wives: A fire completely destroyed a huge quantity of military stores, much of which was destined for the army in…

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Fire in Melbourne. Causes Death of a Woman. Sydney

The Northern Daily Leader · Thursday 12 May 1921 · page 1

An Inquiry was opened in Melbourne concerning the death of Gertrude Riley, who perished in a fire which destroyed Nanan's buildings…

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Wheat Stack Fire. Coroner's Inquiry Resumed. Open Verdict

The Northern Daily Leader · Friday 13 May 1921 · page 1

The hearing of the inquiry into the burning, of a wheat stack at Warral Siding, seven miles from Tamworth, on or about April 3 last, was resumed before…

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