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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1921

177 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 8 of 9

Fire Inquiries

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 29 August 1921 · page 4

The Coroner (Mr. P. P. Rosenthal) held Inquiries at the Court House on Thursday and Friday afternoons into the circumstances surrounding the…

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Davis Bros.' Fire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 29 August 1921 · page 4

The following evidence was adduced:— Constable Gannon deposed About 12.29 on the morning of the 24th inst…

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Local and General the New Fire Station

The North Western Courier · Thursday 1 September 1921 · page 2

The [?] Station building is on the point of completion. At the council meeting [?] Tuesday night Ald Walker anno[?] that it was the…

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Two City Fires

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 8 September 1921 · page 2

A fire broke out in Pitt Street this morning and practically destroyed the premises of Alexander Smith, hardware merchants, etc. A restaurant…

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Disastrous Fire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 8 September 1921 · page 2

A big fire occurred in an ironmongery stons at Circular Quay this morning resulting in great damage. The flames have not yet been subdued…

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Fire on a Steamer

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 8 September 1921 · page 1

While the steamer Parattah was on a voyage from Melbourne to Adelaide, a fire occurred in the rope locker, and two hours elapsed before the outbreak…

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Fire at Mathoura

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 22 September 1921 · page 2

A fire at Melbourne, in the Dealliquin district destroyed the Bank of New South Wales and a number of other business premises. The damage is…

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Opening New Fire Station

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 September 1921 · page 2

The President of the Board of Fire Commissioners of New South Wales (Hon, E. H. Farrer, M.L.C.), accompanied by Fire Commissioners Collins…

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Big Paris Fire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 29 September 1921 · page 2

A fire destroyed huge stores on the boulevards Magasin-du-Printenps, a big eight storey building containing every modern improvement, where…

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Narrabri Fire Station Opening of New Building

The North Western Courier · Thursday 29 September 1921 · page 5

The formal opening of the now fire station took place on Saturday afternoon last in the presence of the Hon. E. H. Farrer, M.L.C. (President of…

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Fire Alarm

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 3 October 1921 · page 2

The clanging of tho Arts bell shortly after 6 o'clock yesterday quickly drew a large crowd into the streets, but the alarm was a false one. It appears…

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Thieves Cause a Fire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 3 October 1921 · page 2

Tho prompt arrival of a constable saved a Richmond (Vic.) factory from destruction by fire early on Saturday morning. The fire was caused by…

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Fire Outbreak

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 24 October 1921 · page 5

An outbreak of fire occurred at the Royal Hotel yesterday evening. The fire, which broke out between the roof and the ceiling of the kitchen…

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Fire Outbreak

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 27 October 1921 · page 2

An outbreak of fire occurred at the Royal Hotel yesterday evening The fire, which broke out between the roof and the ceiling of the kitchen…

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Fire Station

The North Western Courier · Thursday 27 October 1921 · page 2

A rather remarkable position has arisen in regard to the local fire station. The staff is very capable, and with the plant are now comfortably…

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Fire at Bellata

The North Western Courier · Thursday 27 October 1921 · page 2

A large haystack, the property of A. Howard, of "Tremayne," were totally destroyed by fire on Friday, last. The fire, the origin of which is…

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Car Catches Fire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 3 November 1921 · page 2

The suefulness of the chemical fire extinguisher was amply demonstrated on Tusday when a car belonging to Mr. G. M. Paine caught fire at the…

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Tremendous Bush Fires

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 7 November 1921 · page 4

Never in the history of settlement in the Far West has the whole country been so menaced by bush fires as at present…

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Burnt Out

The North Western Courier · Monday 7 November 1921 · page 2

The residence of Mr H. A. Douglas, of "Douglas Park," Narrabri West, was completely destroyed by fire early on Sunday morning. Mr Douglas and…

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Bush Fires

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 10 November 1921 · page 2

Bush fires in the far West continue to rage with unabated fury. Further restruction to fencing and produce is…

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