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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1925

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Bush Fires

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 January 1925 · page 2

At the present time there is no anxiety expressed concerning the out break of bush fires in the district, as the grass is still green. Further…

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City Fire Firemen Have Busy Time SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 January 1925 · page 1

A fire broke out in a big two-storey factory at Chippendale last night. Owing to the breeze, the firemen had a hard fight, but managed…

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Disastrous Fire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 29 January 1925 · page 2

A fire occurred at Wilga on Monday night, as a result of which the residence of Mr. J. Y. Black, together with practically, the whole of its…

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Fire. Fine Home Destroyed

North West Champion · Thursday 29 January 1925 · page 2

On Monday night, about 11 o'clock, the valuable residence, known as "Wilga," situated on the Greenbah road, and owned by Mr. J. Y. Black, was…

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Fire at Moree "Mulga" Residence Destroyed MOREE

The North Western Courier · Thursday 29 January 1925 · page 3

Last night about 11 o'clock the valuable residence known as Wilga, situated on the Greenbah Road, and owned by Mr. J. Y. Black, was…

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Fire Bugs An Alarming Attack Melbourne Town Hall Destroyed

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 February 1925 · page 4

A great fire, which destroyed the Melbourne Town Hall, and the Council Chambers early yesterday morning, is believed to have been caused…

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To-day's Wires. Big Fire in Melbourne. Town Hall and Council Chambers Destroyed. SYDNEY

North West Champion · Monday 2 February 1925 · page 2

A great fire, which destroyed the Melbourne Town Hall and Council Chambers, occurred early this morning. Insurances amount to…

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More Fires Hayshed Destroyed

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 February 1925 · page 1

A hay shed and contents, the property of Dr. A. J. Park, was totally destroyed by fire early on Monday morning. The origin of the out…

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[?] Fire at Narromine

North West Champion · Monday 16 February 1925 · page 2

[?] Another fire occurred at Narromine [?] morning, when the premises of [?] Anderson, general stroekeep[?] and a private house were gutted…

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Fire at Granville Many Shops Destroyed Rescuer Has Narrow Escape SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 23 February 1925 · page 1

A fire destroyed a block of shops at Granville yesterday. A family named smith nearly perished. A station officer named Fletcher, at…

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Stolen Motor Car. Catches on Fire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 2 March 1925 · page 2

Four men pulled up in front of a motor garage in a motor car at Petersham on Saturday night and ordered four gallons of petrol, which was…

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Destructive Fire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 5 March 1925 · page 2

A destructive fire I "Blink Bonnie," the property of Mr. W. C. Hillard, of Armidale, destroyed, a large shed, 70ft. x 40ft., with all its contents. The shed…

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Fire at Adelaide. Adelaide

North West Champion · Thursday 5 March 1925 · page 2

Fi[?] effected a good save when a fir[?] out at the premises of yesterday. Of 46 motor car [?]emises only 3 were…

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Allendi Fire Motor Cars Destroyed

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 March 1925 · page 2

Adelaide firemen effected a good save when a fire broke out at Mann's Motors Ltd. Of the 46 motors that were on the premises; only three were…

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Palace Theatre Fire. Drop Curtain Alight

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 5 March 1925 · page 2

The drop curtain of the Palace Theatre taught lire last night. Although the house was crowded there was no panic and very little…

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Palace Theatre. Curtain Catches Fire. SYDNEY

North West Champion · Thursday 5 March 1925 · page 2

dreds of people at the Palace re last night had a thrill which didn't bargain for, when the big curtain caught fire. There was…

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Fire

Manilla Express · Tuesday 10 March 1925 · page 2

Mr. Syd Cummins of Rushes Creak, had the misfortune to have a large hay shed destroyed by fire one night last week. The…

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Inverell Fire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 12 March 1925 · page 2

A fire which broke on about 1 o'clock on Tuesday morning completely gutted the Inverell butter factory. The damage is estimated at £8000…

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Big Fires in Tokio. Tokio

North West Champion · Thursday 19 March 1925 · page 2

Three big fires in different parts of Tokio broke out to-day. They were extinguished at 9 o'clock at night. The casualties and damage have not…

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.. Big Fires in Tokio.. 20,000 People Homeless SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Thursday 19 March 1925 · page 1

A Tokio message states that three big fires in different parts of Tokio broke out to-day and were extinguished at 9 o'clock…

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