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

Fires & bushfires, 1894

238 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 5 of 12

Here and There Fire in Boston

National Advocate · Saturday 19 May 1894 · page 2

During the great fire in Boston 19 persons were injured, and 40 children are missing…

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Disastrous Fire at New York. LONDON

National Advocate · Saturday 19 May 1894 · page 3

In New York a disastrous fire toot place to-day, resulting in extensive damage. A recreation ground, plantation, dancing hall and stables were destroyed…

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Another Boston Fire

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 21 May 1894 · page 3

Another fire of a disastrous nature has occurred in Boston, resulting in the destruction of many valuable documents. The fire originated in a State building, in which…

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A Big Blaze

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 26 May 1894 · page 2

A disastrous fire occurred at Gisbourne, N.Z., last night, destroying five business places, including a branch of the Bank of New South Wales…

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A Disastrous Fire

National Advocate · Monday 28 May 1894 · page 1

A disastrous fire has occurred at Gis-borne (N. Z.) destroying five business places, including the branch of the Bank of New South Wales…

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The Chicago Exhibition Fire. France Seeking Damages

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 30 May 1894 · page 3

The French Government has instituted proceedings against the directors of the Chicago Exhibition for the recovery of £200,000, the value of exhibits damaged…

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Dibbs Opposed to Hanging—Fire

National Advocate · Friday 1 June 1894 · page 3

The Premier is to be congratulated for the firm stand which he took in regard to the Bridge-street burglars. Though not always agreeing with him, even though…

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To-day's Telegrams. Sydney, Wednesday. Fire at Pyrmont

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 6 June 1894 · page 2

A fire occurred at Yeager's wharf Pyrmon', yesternight. The flames spread rapidly and threw a ere at glare over the city and suburbs. A large wooden…

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A Ball of Fire

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 18 June 1894 · page 2

The captain of the ship Talavera reports that while crossing the Indian Ocean, two immense balls of fire shot out from the sky. Travelling over the vessel, they suddenly…

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A Forbes Fire

National Advocate · Tuesday 19 June 1894 · page 3

On Saturday night, in Forbes, great damage was done to the bedding and dressmaking departments of Mr. R. Finigan's stores at Forbes…

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A Disastrous Fire. LONDON

National Advocate · Tuesday 19 June 1894 · page 3

A disastrous fire has occurred in Jersey City The stockyards were completely destroyed, with their contents, which included 5000 live sheep…

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A Forbes Fire

National Advocate · Friday 22 June 1894 · page 2

A fire occurred at Forbes yesterday morning, burning down the large workshop belonging to Mr. John Martin. It destroyed a lot of valuable carpenter's…

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A Forbes Fire. FORBES

National Advocate · Saturday 23 June 1894 · page 3

The residence, of Mr. J. G. Martins, at Forbes, has been burned down. The loss is £300 and the insurance £160…

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A Terrible Fire in London. £150,000 Damage Done. a Number of Persons Injured. London

National Advocate · Saturday 23 June 1894 · page 3

A disastrous fire doing immense damage has occurred in London. It originated in a narrow thoroughfare in a thickly populated portion of the city and spread…

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Disastrous Fire at Kelso. Destruction of the Sportsman's Arms. Valuable Aid of the Fire Brigade

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 25 June 1894 · page 3

Shortly before 1 o'clock this morning, Mr. Samuel Maisden, assistant Town Clerk, galloped to the Fire Brigade and arousing Captain Butcher informed him…

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Second Edition. an Old Landmark Gone. "The Sportsmen's Arms," Kelso. Totally Destroyed by Fire. What Mr. Peers Says

National Advocate · Monday 25 June 1894 · page 3

One of the oldest landmarks in this district is now a heap of smouldering ruins. The old Sportsmen's Arms, Kelso, was entirely consumed by fire…

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The Fire at the Sportsmen's Arms

National Advocate · Friday 29 June 1894 · page 2

We are informed that the claim of Mr. Piers, Sportsman's Arms, Kelso, in regard to the recent fire, has been settled satisfactorily between him and the…

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Deliberately Set on Fire

National Advocate · Saturday 30 June 1894 · page 2

The Melbourne Court of Inquiry has decided that the recent firing of the ship Habitant in Melbourne harbour was deliberate…

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Outrage by Shearers. Later. the Fire-stick at Work

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 4 July 1894 · page 3

A telegram from Ayrshire Downs, Winton, Queensland, reports that a large shearing shed was yesterday burned to the ground, nothing being saved but 2500…

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The Chestnuts in the Fire of Confusion

National Advocate · Friday 6 July 1894 · page 2

THE WEY THEY ARE BEING GRABBED AT BY THE APPRENTICE PARTY, WHOSE AMBITION THE ABSENCE oF ANY £40 DEPOSIT HAS SO…

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