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

Fires & bushfires, 1895

289 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 7 of 15

Fires in America

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 5 June 1895 · page 3

Forest fires have swept the northern portion of Pennsylvannia. Several small towns have been destroyed, the damage being estimated at £200,000. Many lives were lost…

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Forest Fires in America

National Advocate · Thursday 6 June 1895 · page 2

From New York it is reported that the forest fires have swept the northern portion of Pennsylvania, destroying several small towns. The damage done…

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Fire at Harden. Railway Sheds Destroyed

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 7 June 1895 · page 2

The extensive railway engine sheds at Harden were destroyed by fire yesternight…

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Formosa. the Defunct Republic. Germans Fire on Chinese

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 8 June 1895 · page 2

The Gorman gunboat Itlis bombarded and silenced the Chinese forts at Hobe (?) became they had prevented the departure of a steamer which was carrying the President of the…

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Fire af Sea

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 10 June 1895 · page 3

The ship Salveth, from Melbourne to London, was totally destroyed by fire in mid-ocean on April 18. The crew went saved by the ship Miltiades and landed at…

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Tragedy at Camperdown. SYDNEY, Monday. a Married Man Shoots a Young Woman. and Then Fires Into His Own Stomach

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 10 June 1895 · page 2

A tragedy of a shocking nature occurred this afternoon in Thomas-street, Camperdown, says Saturday's Star. It seems that a married man Darned Seta Abraham, the father of three Mary Goodacre, the young woman who was shot at Camperdown on Saturday, is improving and it is expected she will recover from the wounds. No attempt has yet been…

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Fire at Covent Gardens. Madame Melba's Courage

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 11 June 1895 · page 2

During a performance of the opera " Faust" at the Covent Garden Theatre last night some of the scenery caught fire. A great many of the audience rushed to…

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A Terrible Fire. LONDON

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 June 1895 · page 3

A fire broke out in a colliery at Breslan, Siberia. It is feared many lives were lost. Of the 400 men below, only 40 so far have been rescued…

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Latest Cablegrams. London, Monday. Terrible Disaster. a Colliery on Fire. Four Hundred Miners in Danger

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 12 June 1895 · page 3

A terrible disaster is reported from Germany. A fire broke out in a colliery near Breslau, Silesia, to day, while the miners…

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To-day's Telegrams. Sydney, Thursday. A Big Fire. Wool-scouring Works Gutted

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 13 June 1895 · page 3

At Liverpool yesternight the drying shed at Collingwood Wool-Scouring Works were gutted by fire. The damage is estimated at £7000…

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A Great Fire at Liverpool

National Advocate · Friday 14 June 1895 · page 2

At Liverpool on Wednesday night the drying shed of the Collingwood Woolscouring Works was gutted by fire, the damage being estimated at £7000,…

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A Fire at Rylstone

National Advocate · Monday 17 June 1895 · page 2

A fire broke out on Friday morning at the residence of Mr. Joseph Taylor. The kitchen was completely demolished, with the contents. The property was…

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Destroyed by Fire

National Advocate · Tuesday 18 June 1895 · page 2

Mar Lodge, Braemar, the Scottish residence of the Duke and Duchess of Fife, has been completely destroyed by fire…

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A Destructive Fire. LONDON

National Advocate · Wednesday 19 June 1895 · page 2

A destructive fire occurred at Jacobs' Theatre, New York. The damage is estimated at 250,000 dol…

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A Fire at Dapto. SYDNEY, Monday night

National Advocate · Tuesday 2 July 1895 · page 3

A fire at Dapto this morning demolished the house of J. Oyston of Lakelands. The occupants escaped and the furniture was saved…

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Fire at Wagga. Great Destruction of Property. Mr. Gormly Burnt Out. Wagga

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 9 July 1895 · page 2

A fire occurred at 2 o'clock this morning at Victoria House, premises occupied by Mr. W. N. Jeffery, chemist and dentist. Mr. Jeffery left home on Friday with his wife…

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Fires ! SYDNEY, Monday night

National Advocate · Tuesday 9 July 1895 · page 3

A fire in a shop and dwelling at Balmain destroyed the premises and injured three persons. An extensive fire occurred at Wagga…

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A Ship on Fire. the Hilaria Again in Flames. Accident to the Fire Superintendent. Terrible Injuries

National Advocate · Thursday 11 July 1895 · page 3

At Melbourne early on Tuesday morning another fire broke out on the ship Hilaria, and not the slightest trace exists as to how it originated. The flames…

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A Hulk on Fire. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 16 July 1895 · page 3

This morning the fire brigade received a call to Pyrmont wharf, off which the coal hulk 'Sir William Wallace' is lying. Flames were noticed amongst…

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To-day's Telegrams. Sydney, Wednesday. Destructive Fires

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 17 July 1895 · page 2

Serious bush fires are raging in the Uralla district. A large area of grass and fencing has been burnt…

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