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Northern Rivers · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1925

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The Recent Fire. Coronial Inquiry Help

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1925 · page 5

At the Court House, Casino, on Thursday morning, an inquiry was held into the circumstances surrounding the fire which occurred at Bryce's Buildings,…

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Trapped by Fire. Rescued by Brigade

Casino and Kyogle Courier and North Coast Advertiser · Saturday 21 February 1925 · page 2

SYDNEY, Friday.--A fire occurred on the fifth floor of Turner and Henderson's, Ltd., Hunter-street, Sydney, last night, and Charles Wright and Miss…

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On Fire in Snowstorm New York

Northern Star · Saturday 21 February 1925 · page 3

At the height of a snowstorm which is raging along the eastern coast of the United. States the liner Mohawk (4623 tons), bound from New York to Jacksonville…

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Ferry on Fire Alarming Scenes on Clarence River Boat. Picnic Party on Board. Terrified Women and Children

Tweed Daily · Monday 23 February 1925 · page 2

Grafton, Sunday. --An alarming panic caused a sensation on the Clarence River at Grafton yesterday evening, when a fire broke out on the ferry…

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36 Fires Reported

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 24 February 1925 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday-- During the Week end less than 36 fires were reported in the metroplitan area Only one,however, was serious. the others…

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Many Fires During Week-end

Northern Star · Tuesday 24 February 1925 · page 4

SYDNEY, Monday.—During the week-end no fewer than 36 fires were reported in the metropolitan area. Only one, however, was serious. The remainder were confined mainly…

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Fire in Lismore

Northern Star · Tuesday 24 February 1925 · page 4

About 2.30 p.m. yesterday Captain Kerr, of the Lismore Fire Brigade, was informed by telephone that a fire had occurred at the residence of Mrs. S. Hynes, 53 Conway-street,…

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Buildings Destroyed by Fire

Northern Star · Tuesday 24 February 1925 · page 4

SYDNEY, Monday.—A block of buildings, the property of the wife of Mr. Justice James, was totally destroyed by fire at Granville. The damage is estimated at…

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Fire at Granville Block of Buildings Destroyed. Thousands of Pounds Worth of Damage

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 24 February 1925 · page 3

SYDNEY, Monday.--A block of buildings, the property of the wife of Mr. Justice James, was totally destroyed by fire at Granville. The damage…

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Disastrous Fire Outbreak in Murwillumbah Last Night Burns Dwelling Occupied by Mr. W. Murray

Tweed Daily · Tuesday 24 February 1925 · page 3

About 12.15 last night a house situated at the corner of Spring street and Byangum road, Murwillumbah, was destroyed by fire. The building was…

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Big Bush Fires 20,000 Acres Burnt

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 25 February 1925 · page 5

Bush fires were raging last week in the Goondiwindi district, only a few miles from, town. On Mr. Walter Gunn's property at…

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Disastrous Fire

Northern Star · Wednesday 25 February 1925 · page 4

WELLINGTON (N.Z.), Tuesday.—A disastrous fire occurred at Westport this morning, when the Grand Hotel, the King's Thoatre and several other buildings Wire…

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Fire Brigades' Board

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 25 February 1925 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.--Mr. E. E. Collins, of Wagga has been elected the representative of the country municipalities and shires on the voluntary…

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Fire Brigades Boards

Northern Star · Wednesday 25 February 1925 · page 2

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Mr. E. E. Collins, of Wagga, was elected representative of the country municipalities and shires on the Fire Brigades Board…

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Fire Fighting Costs

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Wednesday 25 February 1925 · page 2

The Board of Fire Commissioners forwarded a statement of revenue and expenditure in connection with the Casino station for 1924 to last night's…

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A New Zealand Fire

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 25 February 1925 · page 3

WELLINGTON (N.Z), Tuesday--A disastrous fire occurred at Westport this morning, when the Grand Hotel, King's Theatre, and several…

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In Case of Fire Place of Hydrants Should be Plainly Marked. Lessons From Monday Night's Disaster

Tweed Daily · Wednesday 25 February 1925 · page 2

Monday night's fire, in which a cottage situated at the corner of Byangum road and Spring street was destroyed, reveals the necessity for more…

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Fire Fighting Motor Engine Wanted at Coraki Municipal Council Decisions

Northern Star · Thursday 26 February 1925 · page 3

CORAKI, Tuesday.—The regular meeting of the Coraki Municipal Council was held last night, when there were present: Ald. L. F. Benaud (Mayor), James Allison, J…

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Cottage Destroyed by Fire

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 27 February 1925 · page 2

About 12.15 o'clock on Monday night a fire broke out in a cottage occupied by Mr. Murray, Murwillumbah. Mrs. Murray and family were away on…

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Barker Street Fire. Coroner's Inquiry Concluded. Finding of Accidental Outbreak. Tribute to Fire Fighters

The Richmond River Express and Casino Kyogle Advertiser · Friday 27 February 1925 · page 2

Evidence at the adjourned inquiry into the destruction by fire of a building situated in Barket-street, owned by Mr. M. A. Bryce, and occupied by…

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