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South Coast · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1925

34 stories in South Coast's papers · page 1 of 2

Wilfully Set on Fire

The Bega District News · Thursday 22 January 1925 · page 2

At an inquiry by the Coroner at Cessnock concerning the destruction of a motor bus, the property of Amos Cain, on Christmas eve, a verdict was…

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Another Bio Fire in Melbourne

The Bega District News · Monday 2 February 1925 · page 2

Bourke House, in Russell-street, Melbourne, was partly destroyed by fire at 1 o’clock this morning. Just before the outbreak a terrific…

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Melbourne Town Hall Destroyed by Fire £80,000 Damage

The Bega District News · Monday 2 February 1925 · page 2

The-damage by the fire which destroyed the main hall of Melbourne Town Hall Is estimated at £80,000…

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Disastrous Fire at Cool-gardie Several Lives Lost

The Bega District News · Monday 9 February 1925 · page 2

There was a sensational occurrence at Coolgardie yesterday morning. A fire broke out on the premises of Mulligan and Kent, butchers, and…

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Bush Fires in W.a

The Bega District News · Monday 16 February 1925 · page 2

If is estimated that about £100,000 damage was done by fires that swept over Katanning district, West Australia…

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Fire on River Boat at GRAFTONs Children Jump Overboard

The Bega District News · Monday 23 February 1925 · page 2

At Grafton on Saturday night a fire broke out on the river ferry boat, “Fair Trader,” which was conveying 82 passengers, mostly…

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Huskisson Fire

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 25 February 1925 · page 4

Arising out of the destruction by fire of his cottage at Huskisson, Joseph George Manning, of Elizabeth street, Sydney, sued the Federal…

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Huskisson Fire

The Nowra Leader · Friday 27 February 1925 · page 1

Arising out of the destruction by fire of his cottage at Huskisson, Joseph George Manning, of Elizabeth-street, Sydney, sued the Federal Mutual…

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Dilatory Department. Division of B. Riding, Clyde Shire, Hanging Fire

The Shoalhaven News and South Coast Districts Advertiser · Saturday 14 March 1925 · page 4

After the Clyde Shire Council meeting on Wednesday, reference was made to the delay by the Local Government authorities in dealing with…

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Big Fire in Tasmania

The Bega District News · Monday 16 March 1925 · page 2

A disastrous fire occurred at Clover Lea, Tasmania, on Saturday, when a hop kiln and about 200 bales of hops were destroyed. The damage…

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Big Fire in Tokio

The Bega District News · Thursday 19 March 1925 · page 2

A great fire in Tokio has rendered 20,000 people homeless. Many casualties are feared…

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Burgling Firm That Tailed. Stolen Motor Not a Success. It Caught Fire

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 25 March 1925 · page 7

Telegram from WollOngong on Monday to the "Daily Guardian":—After stealing a car to go a-burgling, a party of thieves had a…

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Oil Launch Fires and Sinks In Jervis Bay

The Nowra Leader · Friday 27 March 1925 · page 2

One night recently Mr. A. Christian-Son had the misfortune to lose his oil launch in the waters of Jervis Bay. Harold, with a couple of male friends,…

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Country Fire

The Bega District News · Thursday 23 April 1925 · page 2

Several buildings were destroyed by fire at Warialda yesterday morning…

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Fire at Policeman’s Home

The Bega District News · Monday 27 April 1925 · page 2

Some benzine fumes ignited at the home of Police Constable. Street at Daceyville, last night, causing a fire, which, however, was soon…

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The Political Campaign. Progressives Open Fire

The Southern Record and Advertiser · Saturday 2 May 1925 · page 1

Mr W. W. Hedges, one of the Progressive three, addressed the electors of Candelo on Wednesday night. He had a fair audience…

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Motor Launch on Fire

The Nowra Leader · Friday 8 May 1925 · page 1

A motor launch party had an exciting time down the river on Sunday last. Messrs Peel Bros, had conveyed a party of males and females down to the Heads and were…

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Fire At Kangaroo Valley

The Nowra Leader · Friday 5 June 1925 · page 4

A fire occurred at the residence of Mr. Frederick Evans, of Barrengarry, during the absence of the family from home. The kitchen and dining-room…

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Adelaide Fire Fatality

The Bega District News · Thursday 18 June 1925 · page 2

Following on a fire which broke out at Pennos’ sack factory, Adelaide, yesterday, the body of the caretaker Walter Mail, was found…

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A Big Fire Engine

The Shoalhaven Telegraph · Wednesday 15 July 1925 · page 7

The largest fire engine in the Dominion of New Zealand is that which was recently delivered into that country by Leyland Motors, Ltd…

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