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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1924

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How Fires Start

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 8 February 1924 · page 8

During the inquest into the origin of the fire at Marcus Clark's premises Talbragar St., on Jan. 26, held before Mr. A. Tyers Wood at the Dubbo Court…

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Fire at Ponto

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 8 February 1924 · page 6

On Wednesday evening, during a strong windstorm, the resident of Mr. Joseph Porton, of Ponto, was burnt to the ground Mr. Porton was away at…

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Another Fire Inquiry

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 8 February 1924 · page 2

On Wednesday of next week the Deputy Coroner (Mr. A. T. Tyers Wood, J.P.) will conduct an inquiry into the origin of the fire which occurred in…

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Fire at Coonamble

Western Age · Friday 8 February 1924 · page 3

A fire broke out on Tuesday afternoon last, at Coonamble, in promises occupied by Messrs. Spence and Baddigan, as offices in Melbourne Chambers,…

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Big Fire at Coonamble

Western Age · Friday 8 February 1924 · page 4
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

On Friday evening last Coonamble was the scene of a most disastrous fire, no less than six business promises being burnt to the ground, and one badly…

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Ma[?]cus Clark's. Fire Coroner's Inquiry

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 8 February 1924 · page 8

At the Dubbo Court House on Tuesday afternoon, Mr. A. Tyers Wood, Deputy Coroner, conducted an inquiry into the cause of the fire at the…

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Local and General Big Fire Inquiry

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 8 February 1924 · page 4

The inquiry into the big fire in Talbragar-street, when five shops were destroyed, will be held next Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the Dubbo Court House…

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City Fire. at Rawson Chambers. Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 8 February 1924 · page 6

The top floor of Rawson Chambers, one of the biggest buildings in Sydney, was burnt out early this morning. The caretaker had a narrow escape, being…

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Fire Inquiry. the Marcus Clark Outbreak Child Witnesses

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 8 February 1924 · page 2

On Tuesday afternoon the Deputy Coroner. (Mr. A. Tyers Wood) opened an inquiry into the outbreak of fire at the back of the premises of…

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Cottage Destroyed by Fire

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 February 1924 · page 6

At a little after eleven o'clock yesterday morning the cottage occupied by Charles Rogers, Montefiores-street, was found to be ablaze. The…

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Fire Inquiry. Coastal Farmers' Outbreak

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 15 February 1924 · page 4

An inquiry into an outbreak of fire at the back of the Coastal Farmers' premises in Talbragar-street was held on Tuesday last, before Mr. A. Tyers…

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City Fire. at Rawson Chambers

Western Age · Friday 15 February 1924 · page 1

The top floor of Rawson Chambers, one of the biggest building in Sydney, was burnt out early this morning. The caretaker had a narrow escape, being…

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Fire Inquiries Coastal Farmers' Outbreak

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 15 February 1924 · page 6

Two fire inquiries were conducted by the Deputy Coroner, Mr. A. Tyros Wood, at the Dubbo Court House this week. The first was held on Tuesday, when…

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Talbragar Street Fire. Coroner's Inquiry

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 15 February 1924 · page 7

All inquiry was held on Wednesday by Mr. A. Tyers Wood, Deputy Coroner, into the Talbragar-street fire of 20th January, when five shops were totally…

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Another Fire

The Wellington Times · Monday 18 February 1924 · page 4

The screeching of the railway engines and the clanging of the fire bell awoke the residents of the town at 1 a.m. on Saturday morning, and the…

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The New Fire Station

The Wellington Times · Monday 18 February 1924 · page 4

Through the courtesy of Mr. W. A. Miller, Town Clerk, the "Times" was given an opportunity of reviewing the plans of the new fire station, which is…

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Fire at Narromine

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 29 February 1924 · page 6

A disastrous fire occurred in Narromine last night, and four business promises were destroyed, the total damage being estimated at £5200. The fire…

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Big Fire at Narromine. Four Buildings Destroyed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 29 February 1924 · page 4

A disastrous, fire that broke out in Narromine last night at ten minutes to eight practically burnt itself out a few hours later after totally destroying…

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Another Big Fire at Narromine

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 March 1924 · page 2

A disastrous fire occurred at Narromine on Thursday night. Four business premises were destroyed, the total damage being estimated at…

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