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Fires & bushfires, 1924

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Wilfully Caused. Coroner's Enquiry Into Yanco Fire

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 29 August 1924 · page 2

At the Yanco Police Station on Tuesday last, the district coroner, Mr W. C. Barker, J.P. held an enquiry into the fire that occurred on August…

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Future War the Latest Terror Unquenchable Fire London, Aug. 27

The Daily Express · Friday 29 August 1924 · page 2

Mr. Philip Baker, Secretary to Lord Parmoor, lecturing at Labor’s Summer School, described to the members several new war inventions…

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Theatre Destroyed Blaze at Lithgow Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 1 September 1924 · page 1

The Cowiseum Picture Theatre at Lithgow was burnt to the ground during the early hours of yesterday morning. The proprietor and his wife and…

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Fire at Epping Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 1 September 1924 · page 1

Two business premises were completely destroyed by fire, and two Others severely damaged, at Epping early this morning. The total loss is…

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Fire in Motor 'Bus a Tragic Happening London

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 1 September 1924 · page 1

Reuter: Seven people were incinerated and five others taken to hospital with severe burns, as the result of a fire in a motor 'bus, which was…

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Motor Bus Disaster Crowded Vehicle Totally Destroyed by Fire Seven Persons Incinerated; Others Injured

The Daily Express · Tuesday 2 September 1924 · page 1

Seven persons were in[?] and five others are in hospital with severe burns as the result of a fire on a (motor bus at Nuneaton…

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Blaze at Sunshine. Town Hall Destroyed. Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 4 September 1924 · page 2

Following a dance in the Sunshine Town Hall last night a fire broke out and completely destroyed the building. The adjoining shire buildings were…

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Safely Last Another Viewpoint on Sydney Artists Ball Dangers Disclosed by Fire Brigade Report Reckless Use of Matches and Smoking Telephones Locked Up All Exits Blocked

The Daily Express · Thursday 4 September 1924 · page 1

Mr. c.w. Oakes, Chief Secretary, Has received a report concerning the Artiste Ball from Chief Officer Jackson of the Fire Brigade, which…

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Fire

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 5 September 1924 · page 2

On Monday Iast at about 7 a.m. the brief ringing of the firebell served as an Inducement to the many Coolamoniles who were still in bed, to…

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Fire Brigade [?]Nses

The Daily Express · Friday 5 September 1924 · page 2

The annual [?] New [?]uth [?] Commissioners for [?] last year [?]…

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Fire Hydrants Damaged

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 5 September 1924 · page 2

Those living around the Leeton School of Arts have often felt pleased with themselves in having their premises within reach of two…

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Fire at the Rock

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 9 September 1924 · page 2

A large conflagration took place at The Rock on Sunday morning at about 4.30 o'clock, when the boarding house occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Jamieson,…

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Fire at Murwillumbah Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 10 September 1924 · page 1

A fire broke out in the main business block at Murwillumbah at 5 a.m. this morning, and totally destroed Cole's refreshment shop and…

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Fire at Randwick Follows Alleged Robbery Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 11 September 1924 · page 1

A thief who entered the house or Lionel Byrnes, at Randwick, last night, is thought to have been responsible for a fire which broke out during the…

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Costly Fire Outbreak. £6000 Damage at Murwillumbah. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 11 September 1924 · page 2

A fire broke out in the main business block at Murwillumbah at five o'clock this morning and totally destroyed Colefax's refreshment and boarding…

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Sensation at a Fire a Search in the Flames Murwillumbah

The Daily Express · Thursday 11 September 1924 · page 2

Sinea[?]onal Incidents marked a dis[?]trous fire in the main street at 5 [?]'clock this morning. The fire started at Colefax and…

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Fire at Balgowlah Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 12 September 1924 · page 1

A three roomed weather board cottage at Balgowlah, occupied by James Hamer, was destroyed by fire last night…

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Fire Follows Thief's Visit. SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Friday 12 September 1924 · page 3

A thief who entered the house of Lionel Byrnes, at Randwick, last night is thought to have been responsible for a fire which broke out during abseneo…

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Fire at Mosman Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 15 September 1924 · page 1

Awaking with a choking sensation, and finding the bedroom full of smoke, Mrs. Florence Lambert, of Mosman, flung open the door to discover the…

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Another Griffith Fire Messrs. Mackay Bros Burnt Out

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 16 September 1924 · page 1

At about 11 o'clock on Wednesday morning the pre[?] Messrs Mackay Bros., [?] situated in Jondaryan [?] Mirrool…

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