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Northern Rivers · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1925

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Another Outbreak Cottage and Contents Destroyed. Mysterious Morning Blaze

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 14 March 1925 · page 6

Another outbreak of fire occurred in Casino early on Wednesday morning, the cause of which is unknown, but which totally destroyed a cottage and…

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The Inverell Fire Loss to Suppliers

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 14 March 1925 · page 6

The fire which completely destroyed the Inverell butter factory on Tuesday morning last will prove a serious blow to dairymen in that district, especially…

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A Sydney Blaze Damage to Amount of £10,000 by Fire at Petersham

Tweed Daily · Monday 16 March 1925 · page 3

SYDNEY, Saturday.--A fire in Parramatta road, Petersham, at 1 o'clock to-day, caused damage, which is estimated at £10,000…

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A Wellington Fire

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 17 March 1925 · page 2

SYDNEY. Monday.--A disastrous fire occurred at Wellington (N.S.W.) last night, Rosenburg's buildings being completely gutted. They contained…

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Early Morning Fire at Casino

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 17 March 1925 · page 2

A cottage situated in Farley Street Casino, occupied by Mr. Percy Dwyer, and Owned by Mr. W. Hillway, together with the whole of the furniture and…

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Bushfire Subdued

Northern Star · Tuesday 17 March 1925 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Monday.—A bushfire near Beaumaris yesterday threatened widespread devastation, but the flames were beaten out by a large number of picnickers and others…

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Grocer's Shop Fire

Northern Star · Wednesday 18 March 1925 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Alfred Trickett (42), grocer, was placed on trial at the Central Criminal Court to-day on a charge of having maliciously set fire to-his shop in…

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Fire in a Grocery Man Charged With Having Set Fire to His Premises

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 18 March 1925 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday.--Alfred, Trickett (42), a grocer, was placed on trial, at the Central Criminal Court to-day on a charge of having maliciously set fire…

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Inverell Factory Fire Arrangements for Suppliers

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 18 March 1925 · page 4

Although the fire which destroyed the butter factory at Inverell a week ago has seriously interfered with its business and caused loss to suppliers,…

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"True Blues" Progressives Under Fire Mr. Missingham Says "Rats"

Northern Star · Wednesday 18 March 1925 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Mr. W. E. Wearne, Minister for Lands, speaking at Dubbo said that in some electorates more bitterness was displayed by true blue Progressives against…

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London Fire. Famous Waxworks Gutted

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 20 March 1925 · page 7

LONDON, Thursday.—Tussard's world-famous waxworks museum, for three-quarters of a century an outstanding London exhibition, was…

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Factory Fire Aid From Various Sources

Northern Star · Friday 20 March 1925 · page 3

INVEKELL, Thursday.—Although the fire which destroyed the butter factory at Iaverell seriously interfered with its besiness and caused loss to suppliers, satisfactory…

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Madame Tussaud's Fire Destroys World's. Most Famous Waxworks

Tweed Daily · Friday 20 March 1925 · page 3

LONDON, Wednesday.--Madame Tussauds' famous waxworks caught fire today. The flames leapt to a great height, and the building was nearly burnt out…

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Stricken Tokio Disastrous Fire. Thousands of Buildings Destroyed. Many Casualties Feared

Tweed Daily · Friday 20 March 1925 · page 3

TOKIO, Wednesday.--Tokio, this afternoon, was the scene of three conflagrations, one of which was in the neighbourhood of Uyeno. The railway station has…

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Gentle Husband Sets Fire to Home and Illtreats His Wife. Police Take a Hand

Tweed Daily · Friday 20 March 1925 · page 2

MELBOURNE, Thursday.--At a late hour last night a woman residing at Brunswick told the policeover the phone, that her husband was threatening to…

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Fire Inquiry

Tweed Daily · Saturday 21 March 1925 · page 4

Mr. Clegg, J.P., at Coolangatta Court House yesterday morning, held an inquest into the total destruction by fire, of a dwelling owned by Mr. and Mrs. J…

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Tokyo Fire Damage (Reuter.) TOKYO

Northern Star · Saturday 21 March 1925 · page 5

Unofficial estimates of the casualties and damage are placed at 52 and 3,000,000 yen respectively by last night's fire which swept over the whole suburb, mostly comprising…

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Gone for Ever Historical Objects Destroyed in Fire at Famous Waxworks. P. C. Robinson Safe

Tweed Daily · Saturday 21 March 1925 · page 5

LONDON, Thursday.—The damage to Madame Tussaud's waxworks, considered to be the most famous in the world, which caught fire on Wednesday,…

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Mullumbimby Fire Early Morning Blaze

Northern Star · Monday 23 March 1925 · page 4

Shortly after 1 a.m. on Saturday a fire destroyed one of the finest residences in the district, viz., "Belongin," built and at one time occupied by the late Mr. J. N…

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Fire at Mullumbimby Early Morning Blaze. Fine House Destroyed

Tweed Daily · Monday 23 March 1925 · page 2

Shortly after 1 a.m. this morning the clanging of the Mullumbimby fire bell aroused the residents from their slumbbers to witness the destruction of one…

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