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Northern Rivers · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1925

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Picture Show Fire

Northern Star · Monday 23 March 1925 · page 4

SYDNEY, Saturday.—A fire broke out in the operating box at the llbyn picture show, Bexley, this afternoon. Although there was a large attendance, the management…

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Stop Press Ballina Fire

Northern Star · Monday 23 March 1925 · page 5

One of the most disastrous fires in the history of Ballina broke out between 11.30 p.m. and midnight last night. It resulted in the destruction of the whole…

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Fire in Picture Show

Tweed Daily · Monday 23 March 1925 · page 3

SYDNEY, Saturday.—A fire broke out in the operating box of the Albyn picture Show at Bexley this afternoon. John Cairns, 23 years of age, the operator was…

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Fire at Mullumbimby. Fine Residence Destroyed

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 23 March 1925 · page 2

"Belongin," the fine residence built and occupied for some years by the late Mr. J. N. Hollinngworth at Mullumbimby, was destroyed by fire at an…

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Farley's Lane Fire. Inquiry Into Destruction of Cottage. Open Verdict

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 23 March 1925 · page 2

At the Casino Court House on Saturday an inquiry into the circumstances of the destruction of a cottage by fire on the morning of the 11st inst. was…

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Town Wiped Out Earthquake and Fire Play Havoc in China

Tweed Daily · Monday 23 March 1925 · page 3

SHANGHAI, Saturday.--The China Inland Mission has received a telegram dated March 19, stating that an earthquake destroyed Tali-fu, West…

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Big Fire at Ballina. Business Houses Gutted. Flames Beat Local Brigade

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Monday 23 March 1925 · page 2

Ballina experienced one of the most serious conflagations in its history last night between 11.30 and midnight, when the whole block of business…

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Charge of Arson Darlinghurst Blaze. Five Separate Fires Found

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 24 March 1925 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.--The city coroner to-day opened an inquiry concerning the fire and explosion which occurred at premises occupied by A. J. Rich,…

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Big Blaze Destructive Fire at Ballina Brigadesmen's Fine Work Damage Estimated at £40,000

Northern Star · Tuesday 24 March 1925 · page 4

BALLINA, Monday.—The fire which broke out last night at about 11.30 was the most disastrous of any experienced in Ballina. A frontage of 210 feet, from the…

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The Mullumbimby Fire

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 24 March 1925 · page 2

In the report in yesterday's issue of the fire which destroyed the residence, "Belongin," at Mullumbimby, on Saturday, it was stated that the time…

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Inquiry Into Shop Fire

Northern Star · Tuesday 24 March 1925 · page 5

SYDNEY, Monday.—The coroner opened an inquiry to-day concerning a fire and explosion which occurred at the premises occupied by A. J. Rich, trading as W. P. Welch…

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Ballina's Big Fire £40,000 Damage Wrought. Australian Hotel Destroyed

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 24 March 1925 · page 2

One of the most disastrous fires in the history of Ballina broke out between 11.30 p.m. and midnight on Sunday. It resulted in the…

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Mullumbimby Blaze

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 25 March 1925 · page 2

Shortly after 1 a.m. on Saturday, a fire destroyed one of the finest residences in Mullumbimby, viz., "Belongin," built and at one time occupied…

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After the Fire

Northern Star · Wednesday 25 March 1925 · page 4

The smoke-fogged scene of desolation depicted above represents the aftermath of Ballina's biggest fire, which broke out in the early hours of Monday rooming. What is here represented by heaps of charred debris was once property valued at about £40,000…

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Disastrous Fire at Ballina

The Kyogle Examiner · Wednesday 25 March 1925 · page 2

Ballina added to its list of fires at a late hour on Sunday night, when the premises from Moore's general store to the Australian Hotel were…

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Fire Brigade Social Evening

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 25 March 1925 · page 2

On Thursday night next the first of a series of social evenings will be held at the local fire station. A challenge has been issued to the Casino School…

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Casino Fire Open Verdict Given

Northern Star · Wednesday 25 March 1925 · page 6

CASINO, Tuesday.—The coroner, Mr. A. E. Wren, inquired into the circumstances of the fire which destroyed on 11th inst. the cottage owned by Lena Hillaway and…

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Disastrous Fire Holocaust at Ballina. Building Block Destroyed

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Wednesday 25 March 1925 · page 2

One of the most disastrous fires in the history of Ballina broke out between 11.30 p.m. and midnight Sunday night. It resulted in the destruction…

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A Sydney Fire Motor Driver Charged With Arson. Alleged Admissions

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 25 March 1925 · page 3

SYDNEY, Tuesday.--At the Central Criminal Court to-day, Philip Tahmindjis, (31) motor driver, was charged with having maliciously set fire to the…

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Fire at Bexhill

Northern Star · Friday 27 March 1925 · page 4

In the early hours of Wednesday morning a shop and dwelling occupied by Mrs. G. Ellis at Bexhill and owned by Mr. W. Arthur were destroyed by fire. Some articles of…

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