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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1892

209 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 5 of 11

A Gigantic Fire. Thousands Left Homeless. London, April 12

National Advocate · Thursday 14 April 1892 · page 3

An extensive fire has taken place in Tokio, the capital city of Japan. Six thousand houses wore destroyed and great numbers of popple left homeless…

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Fire in Warragul. Sydney, Monday night

National Advocate · Tuesday 19 April 1892 · page 3

A destructive fire broke out to-day in Queen-street, Warrngul, in which a large boarding house and shop were destroyed and considerable other damage…

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Fire in Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 23 April 1892 · page 2

The Imporial Manufacturing Co.'sin Kont-street, was partially destroyed by fire last night, and a considerable amount of damage was done…

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Fire in St. Petersburg. Nine Persons Burnt. London, April 21

National Advocate · Saturday 23 April 1892 · page 3

By a fire which occurred in a tenement house in St. Petersburg, nine persons were burned to death. There were fifteen other dwellers in tho premises, who were…

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A Dreadful Deaths a Little Girl's Clothes Catch Fire. Medical Aid of No Avail

National Advocate · Thursday 28 April 1892 · page 3

A very sad and painful death took place yesterday morning, the victim being a very promising child aged 5 years, the daughter of Mr. L. J. Windsor, of…

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Latest Cablegrams London, Thursday. Fire in a Theatre. Great Loss of Life

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 29 April 1892 · page 3

A fire occurred during a performance in the Control Theatre, Philadelphia, and a fearful. panic resulted, causing great loss of life. Over 100 corpses have been recovered, including those…

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The Recent Fire

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 30 April 1892 · page 3

The total damage done by the Philadephia fire is estimated at £200,000…

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A Shocking Fire. Racehorses Burnt. Wollongong, Tuesday Night

National Advocate · Thursday 5 May 1892 · page 2

A terrible fire took place to-day at Pooly's stables, Wollongong, resulting in the demolition of a building and the loss of a valuable racehorse "Dick."…

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Fire at the Museum

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 6 May 1892 · page 2

A fire, threatening serious results, broke out at the Mining and Geological Museum, Macquarie-street, yesternight 5 but it was subdued before much damage had been done…

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A Fire in Sydney. Sydney, Friday night

National Advocate · Saturday 7 May 1892 · page 3

A five occurred early this morning in Elizabeth-street, Sydney, and several places were burnt completely out. The damage is estimated at over £600…

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Fire in Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 16 May 1892 · page 3

A fire, threatening serious results, broke out in George-street, near King-street, yesternight. Clarke's tobacconist shop was completely consumed with its contents before…

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Terrible Fire in Sydney. Sydney, Monday Night

National Advocate · Tuesday 17 May 1892 · page 3

A fire occurred in the vicinity of the City Post Office this morning. Clarke's tobacconist shop was gutted, and the damage amounts to £2,000. The loss…

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Fire Brigade Demonstration

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 25 May 1892 · page 2

In response to an invitation from the Bathurst Fire Brigade the members of the Orange Brigade came down to engage in friendly contests yesterday, the visit being…

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Fire at a Sawmill

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 25 May 1892 · page 3

There was a fire at MacKenzie's sawmill, Pyrmont, yesternight, 'which destroyed several buildings and a quantity of machinery…

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A Fire in Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 26 May 1892 · page 2

A fire occurred on Tuesday night at Mr. Jno. Mackenzie's Sawmills, in Pyrniont. The fire is believed to have been caused by some boys letting off fireworks, and was…

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A Factory on Fire. Remains Still Burning. Sydney, Saturday Night

National Advocate · Monday 30 May 1892 · page 3

A fire occured at Surry Hills this morning, in which a bedding factory was completely destroyed, and considerable other damage done. The fire was a…

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Great Fire in Melbourne. Narow Escape of Firemen. Melbourne

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 1 June 1892 · page 3

One of the largest fires that has yet taken place in this city occurred this morning, when James Service and Co.'s splendid offices, situated in Collins-street, were completely…

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A Disasterous Fire. £60,000 Damages. Tremendous Damage Done. Melbourne, Tuesday Night

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 June 1892 · page 2

One of the largest fires ever known in Melbourne occurred this morning on Messrs. Jas. Service and Company's premises. The damage done is estimated…

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Fire and Disease

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 2 June 1892 · page 3

A terrible fore occurred at Sringor, India, where the cholera is raging. Two thousand houses have been burnt and 30,000 people left homeless…

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By Flood and Fire

National Advocate · Friday 3 June 1892 · page 2

The devastating results of unchecked flood and unconquerable fire have been frightfully illustrated in Arkansas, America, and Cashmere India…

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