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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1923

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Fire

Manilla Express · Tuesday 2 January 1923 · page 3

Just on 7.30 p.m. to-night, the new proprietor of the Royal Hotel had his car destroyed by fire in the Royal Hotel yard…

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Disastrous Fire. Picture Theatre Destroyed

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 4 January 1923 · page 2

The Empire Picture Theatre at Penrith was completely gutted by fire last night…

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Blaze at the Village

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 January 1923 · page 2

The banging of the fire bell on Saturday night, after 9 o'clock, had Maitland-street thronged with people. They were rushing from the pictures…

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Outbreak of Fire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 15 January 1923 · page 2

A Small outbreak of fire occurred at the rear of Messrs. E.J. de Witt and Co's baker's shop early on Thursday evening but beyond burning some…

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Outbreak of Fire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 18 January 1923 · page 2

An outbreak of fire occurred at the rear of Mr. J. H. Thomas's motor garage, in Hober Street this afternoon. Fortunately the fire was discovered in…

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Fire at Lithgow. DAMAGE £3000. SDNEY

The North Western Courier · Friday 26 January 1923 · page 5

Three business premises were destroyed by fire at Lithgow yesterday, the damage being estimated at £3000…

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Local & General News Fire Insurance

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 29 January 1923 · page 2

Mr. H. J. Webb is prepared to issue policies for the Union Assurance Society Ltd. on your stock and fences. Full particular on application. Ring…

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Fire Insurance

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 1 February 1923 · page 6

Mr. H. J. Webb is prepared to issue policies for the Union Assurance Society Ltd. on your stock and fences Full particulars on application. Ring…

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Fire on Tobacco Plantation

Manilla Express · Tuesday 6 February 1923 · page 2

On Thursday a fire destroyed the tents of Messrs. P. Mace and C. Nott, on Mr. Baker's tobacco plantation. The contents of the…

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A Big Bush Fire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 8 February 1923 · page 2

A bush fire on a 20 miles front is sweeping through the Flinders Ranges, South Australia. Many farms are threatened…

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Disastrous Fire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 8 February 1923 · page 2

A disastrous the occurred yesterday at "Cooinoo," the property of Mr. L. F. Thompson, when a stable containing numerous articles and a…

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Suspicious Fires

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 19 February 1923 · page 2

The Belmont railway station, in the Newcastle district, the lock-up, and a shop about 140 yards distant, were burnt to the ground at 2.30 a.m. on…

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Fire-walkers of Fiji

The North Western Courier · Monday 19 February 1923 · page 4

The daring feats of the fire-walkers of Fiji have hitherto been wrapped in mystery, but at last an explanation of the trick has been given by…

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Lithgow Fire Brigade Firemen Resign

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 22 February 1923 · page 2

A peculiar portion has arisen at Lithgow regarding the decision to transfer Captain Brutton, of the Fire Brigade…

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Fire at Queanbeyan

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 26 February 1923 · page 2

A disastrous fire swept through part of the business centre of Queanbeyan yesterday morning. Several buildings were totally…

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Late Telegrams. Fire at Enmore. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 15 March 1923 · page 2

A box factory at Enmore was completely destroyed by fire early this morning. A large quantity of stock, Including several machines, was…

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Sydney Showground Fire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 9 April 1923 · page 2

A fire broke out last night in the big industrial hall at the Show Ground but the flames were extinguished before much damage had been done…

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House Destroyed by Fire

The North Western Courier · Thursday 19 April 1923 · page 3

A four-roomed house, owned and occupied by Mr. Wilson, and situated in the Tibberennah, Settlement, was burnt to the ground about 10…

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Need of Proper Wafer Supply Danger From Fire

The North Western Courier · Monday 23 April 1923 · page 2

"The present conditions for fire-fighting in Narrabri are a disgrace." Captain G. B. Newman, recently elected to the Municipal Council, made…

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Big Blaze at Mount Morgan. SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Thursday 26 April 1923 · page 1

A Brisbane message states that a big fire last night at Mount Morgan destroyed a photographer's shop occupied by Monty Farris, the School of…

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