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Northern Rivers · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1921

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Great Tragedy. Something Like a Fire. (United Service, Ltd.)

Northern Star · Friday 8 April 1921 · page 5

TOKIO, Wednesday.—A fire broke out at 8 o'clock this morning at Asa-Kuaa, the most thickly populated section of the city, burning out 2000 houses, stores, and temples…

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Fire in Sussex-street

Northern Star · Saturday 9 April 1921 · page 3

SYDNEY, Friday.—The N.S.W. Produce Coy's premises in Sussex-street caught fire carly this morning. The ceiling and flooring of the first floor, were burned, and the…

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Film Store on Fire

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 11 April 1921 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday,—An exciting fire occurred at Paddington yesterday after-noon. There was a loud report and a sudden hurst of flame was seen issuing…

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Fire in Film Store. Exciting Scenes

Northern Star · Monday 11 April 1921 · page 5

SYDNEY, Sunday.—An exciting fire occurred at Paddington this afternoon. There was a loud report and a sudden burst of flame was seen issuing from a film store at…

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Sydney Fire. Stewart Dawson's Damaged. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 12 April 1921 · page 3

A fire broke out in Stewart Dawson's jewellery establishment, Pitt Street, to-night. The top floor was burnt out, and other parts of the premises damaged by…

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Fire at Bakkstown

Northern Star · Thursday 14 April 1921 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—A fire at Bankstown last night destroyed four weatherboard shops, besides damaging the adjoining property. The loss is estimated at over £2000…

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Fire at the Glebe

Northern Star · Thursday 14 April 1921 · page 5

SYDNEY, Wednesday.—A wheelwright's shop was destroyed and two adjoining buildings wsere badly damaged at the Glebe early this morning by fire. The damage is…

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Fire in Pitt-street

Northern Star · Friday 15 April 1921 · page 5

SYDNEY, Thursday.—A fire broke out on the top storey of a four-floored building in Pitt-street near Liverpool-street. This floor was occupied by R. Orr, manufacturer of…

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Fatal Fire. Charred Remains Discovered

Northern Star · Friday 15 April 1921 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Thursday. — A search among the ruins of last night's fire at Melbourne resulted in the firemen discovering the charred remains of Miss Reilly on the…

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Big Sydney Fire. Heavy Damage Sustained. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Friday 15 April 1921 · page 3

A big fire broke out late to-night in a four storey building occupied by several firms. It was thought that the fire was only…

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Damage by Fire

Northern Star · Saturday 16 April 1921 · page 5

SYDNEY, Friday.—The damage by last night's fire in Stanley Buildings is estimated at £15,000. During the conflagration two firemen were nearly cut off by the flames…

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Fire in Pitt-street

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 16 April 1921 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday.--Two upper floors of the Stanley Building, in Pitt-street, were burnt out last night…

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The Fire Service. Complaints to Be Investigated

Northern Star · Monday 18 April 1921 · page 4

SYDNEY, Sunday.—The Government have decided to take further steps in regard to complaints of maladministration and victimisation in the fire service made by the Fire…

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Murwillumbah Under Fire Tennyson Smith Ok the Warpath

Northern Star · Tuesday 19 April 1921 · page 5

A large audience streamed into the School, of Arts, Murwillumbah, on Sunday evening, the opening night of Mr. Tennyson Smith's prohibtion, campaign, and there was an air…

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Fire Brigades. Two Inquiries to Be Held. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 19 April 1921 · page 3

After a long delay, the Government has decided to take further steps with regard to complaints of alleged maladministration and victimisation in the fire…

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A Factory Fire. Coroner's Inquiry

Northern Star · Friday 22 April 1921 · page 4

SYDNEY, Thursday.—The coroner held an inquiry into the circumstances of the fire at Carrington and Company's confectionery, factory, Forest Lodge, on March 31st. Mrs…

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Mysterious Fires. Outbreak in Sydney. Insurance Companies' Losses. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Friday 22 April 1921 · page 3

The City Coroner to -day held an inquiry into the fire which destroyed Carrington's confectionery works in March. The managing director gave evidence…

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Fire at Bux Factory. Were "Drunks" Responsible?

Northern Star · Friday 22 April 1921 · page 4

SYDNEY, Thursday.—Smith's box-making factory at Newtown was partly destroyed by fire early this morning. The damage is estimated at £2000, but only about a third…

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Fire in George-street. Large Building Damaged

Northern Star · Friday 22 April 1921 · page 4

SYDNEY, Thursday.—A fire broke out in a two-storied building in George-Street West to-night, and caused considerable excitement. The origin of the fire was on the ground…

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Fire at Newtown. Box Factory Destroyed. Students to the Rescue. Sydney

Tweed Daily · Friday 22 April 1921 · page 3

The Newtown Box Company works were destroyed by fire early this morning. The damage is said to be £2000. Nearby are several private residences,…

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