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Riverina · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1926

1,023 stories in Riverina's papers · page 23 of 52

Fires Relief Fund Donation From the King Sydney

The Daily Express · Thursday 18 March 1926 · page 2

The Governor-General to-night received a cable message from Sir Frederick Ponsonby, Treasurer to his Majesty the King, expressing…

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House Burned [?] Street Fire Good Work by Brigade

The Daily Express · Thursday 18 March 1926 · page 2

Early yesterday morning the residence at the rear of Mr. F. C. Jour[?] [?] shop in Edward Street was completely destroyed by…

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What Might Have Been. a Bridge on Fire. Culcairn

The Daily Express · Thursday 18 March 1926 · page 2

What might have been a very serious accident on the Corowa line was averted last week by a resident of Culcairn, who stopped the Corowa…

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The King's Donation £100 for Bush Fire Relief Message of Appreciation Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 5

The Governor-General, Lord Stone [?]haven, has sent a cable to His Ma[?]y, the King, following the receipt of £100 from His Majesty as a…

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Disastrous Fire Dozen Firms Affected SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 1

A serious fire occurred in Pitt street this morning. When the alarm was given the flames were seen bursting through the top floors of Walders…

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Fire at Sea Paparoa Destroyed Passengers and Crew Escape (Reuter. Service) Cape Town, March 18

The Daily Express · Friday 19 March 1926 · page 2

A very serious fire has broken out on the [?] Papaton, about 500 miles from cape Town. The Australian [?]ners Berrabool,…

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Mother Saves Children From Fire

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 20 March 1926 · page 13

Mrs. Farr, a resident of Mount Morgan, discovered her house was on fire. At a great risk she carried her children out from the front of the…

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Another Fire Sydney’s Growing Record. Sydney

The Daily Express · Saturday 20 March 1926 · page 5

The upper storey of Robson’s Buildings Pitt Street near Liverpool Street, was found to be on fire at 5.30 a.m. to-day…

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Big City Fire Serious Damage Caused. Insured Just in Time. Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 20 March 1926 · page 13

A serious five occurred in Pitt street this morning. When the alarm was given the flames were seen bursting through the top floors of the promises…

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A Hobart Fire Burglar's Kit Found Hobart

The Daily Express · Monday 22 March 1926 · page 2

A Sensation was caused in Elizabeth street, Hobart, at 1 a.m. to-day by an explosion in the basement of Jeffrey's boot shop…

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Fire at Sea Harbor Bridge Parts Lose London, March 19

The Daily Express · Monday 22 March 1926 · page 1

The Paparoa, which was abandoned off the South African coast, In consequence of a fire, has sunk Among the cargo was material for…

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Fire Brigade Hours Syndey

The Daily Express · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 1

By consent, judge Beeby, to day extended until May10 the order that the hours and condition of work for officers and men of the…

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Fires in New Zealand Wellington (N.z) March 22

The Daily Express · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 2

There has been an epidemic of fires in New Zealand At W[?] a block of the sh[?]s was destroyed…

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FIRE! At Walls and Ceilings' Works

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 2

About 8.45 o'clock on Thursday evening a fire broke out at the Walls and Ceilings' Works in Charles Street, and it was not long before a large number…

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Epidemic Of Fires Outbreaks in New Zealand Wellington (N.z.)

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 23 March 1926 · page 5

A large number of fires have been reported during the past few days in New Zealand. Blocks of shops were destroyed at Wairoa, while £10,000…

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Fatal Fire Four Persons Dead. Boarding House Destroyed. Wellington (N.z.), Mar. 24

The Daily Express · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 1

In a fire at Eltham at 2 o’clock this morning, a large boarding house was destroyed and four Inmates burned to death. They were:…

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Novelist Fatally Burned New Zealand Writer Oil Stove Sets Fire to Furniture LONDON

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 1

A PATHETIC account is given of the death of Monica Baker, the well-known New Zealand writer and novelist. It was related at Deal…

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La Court's Death "Stand, or I Will Fire!" Fugitive Shot in Hear. Evidence of Police and W[?] Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 25 March 1926 · page 1

The Coroner resumed the inquest at Richmond concerning the death of Desire La Court (30), who was [?]shot by the police on March 14. The…

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The Warburtion Fires

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 27 March 1926 · page 4

Whilst on holidays at Warburton, Mrs. Hugh Boss, of Wagga, had unpleasant experiences of the disastrous fires which swept the heavily timbered…

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Fire on a Warship Newcastle

The Daily Express · Saturday 27 March 1926 · page 1

A [?]re occurred on Board H,.M.S. “Herald” [?]ying at The Dyke this Morning. Dense Smoke came from amidships…

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