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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1924

96 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 5 of 5

Sydney Fire Estimated Damage £50,000 SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 3 November 1924 · page 1

Shortly after 1 o'clock this morning, the Edi-Swan Electrical Coy's five-storied building in Clarence Street caught fire. The brigades had…

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Narrabri Fire Brigade Equal To Any Requirements

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 November 1924 · page 2

The Narrabri Fire Brigade, since the resignation of Caption A. Nation, has been re-organised, and the following members now form the…

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Disastrous Fire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 17 November 1924 · page 2

An Auckland (N.Z.) message states that damage amounting to £60,000 was caused in the city by a fire which destroyed a large building owned by…

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Auckland Fire

North West Champion · Monday 17 November 1924 · page 2

An Auckland message states that a fire destroyed the premises of Messrs. Guthrie, Bowron and Co, oil colour merchants, as well as those of other…

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A Fire Checked

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 17 November 1924 · page 2

A message from Adelaide states that a fore broke out in the carpet and linoleum department of E. C. Worthley's furniture emporium at Brompton…

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Moree Fire Station

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 17 November 1924 · page 2

The Captain of the Moree Fire Brigade (Mr. H. J. Cooksley) informs us that the Board of Fire Commissioners hasv approved of the Moree Fire…

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Big Fire Huge Losses at Auckland SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 November 1924 · page 1

At Auckland, a fire destroyed the premises of Guthrie, Bowron and Co. Oil and color merchants, also a number of other firms. The damage…

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Narrabri Fire Fight With the Flames First Test for Fire Brigade

The North Western Courier · Monday 24 November 1924 · page 1

At about 2.[?]0 this afternoon a fire broke out in the residence occupied by Mr. Harold House in Maitland st. The outbreak occurred in the bedroom…

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Outbreak of Fire

North West Champion · Monday 1 December 1924 · page 2

A fire broke out about 9.30 on Friday morning in a boarding-house owned by Mrs. T. Gaffney, in Balo Street. It originated in one of the bedrooms,…

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P.f.a. Fire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 1 December 1924 · page 2

An extensive five occurred last night amongst the ruins of the gutted P.F.A. building, North Sydney. The flames were a menace to the adjoining…

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Our Musical Society and Fire Brigade

North West Champion · Monday 8 December 1924 · page 2

On Monday and Tuesday evenings, the 22nd and 23rd of this month, the public of Moree will be given opportunities for thorough, clean enjoyment,…

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Motor Bus Catches Fire. Sydney

North West Champion · Monday 8 December 1924 · page 2

A motor bus caught fire at Darling-hurst last night. The incident caused a panic amongst the passengers, who jumped for their lives. The brigade…

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Fire on Steamer. Suspicious Circumstances

North West Champion · Thursday 11 December 1924 · page 2

Following a fire on the steamer Paparoa a few days ago, the discovery has been made of fire-producing chemicals in the vessel's hold, which…

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Bush Fires

North West Champion · Monday 15 December 1924 · page 3

There were a number of bush fires on the outskirts of the metropolitan area. yesterday. The most serious were near Bankstown, where 30 acres…

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Late Telegrams. Sydney Fires. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 15 December 1924 · page 2

The pattern shop of Mort's Dock and Engineering Company, Ltd. Waterview Bay, was completely destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon. It was only…

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Fire Record Suspicious Cases Mort's Dock and Cockatoo Heavy Loss Entertained Great Destruction in the City. Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 December 1924 · page 2

The fire fighters had one of the busiest week-ends on record. A fire broke out at Moris Dock at 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Seven brigades…

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