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

Fires & bushfires, 1896

213 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 6 of 11

Fatal Fire in Melbourne. MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Thursday 28 May 1896 · page 3

A fatal fire occurred at North Melbourne. A servant employed by Mr. Trenear, wine merchant, left the latter's twin daughters, 15 months old, in a…

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Over the Kitchen Fire

Molong Argus · Friday 29 May 1896 · page 1

BETSY SOUFFLE.—Take three ounces of sponge cake crumbs, and on them pour one pint of hot milk, cover, and set to cool. Beat up two eggs leaving out the white of one…

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A New Zealand Blaze. a Whole Street Destroyed

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 2 June 1896 · page 3

There was a great fire at Lyell, New Zealand, yesterday. A whole street was ablaze and 20 buildings were destroyed and many families rendered homeless and destitute…

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Great Fire in New Zealand

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 June 1896 · page 3

AUCKLAND, Monday. A disastrous fire has occurred at Lyell, originating under the old Commercial Hotel owned and occupied by Mr…

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Bathurst Fire Brigade

National Advocate · Tuesday 9 June 1896 · page 2

To-morrow night the ninth annual efficiency drill in connection with the Bathurst Fire Brigade will take place. There is expected to be some attractive…

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Over the Kitchen Fire

Molong Argus · Friday 12 June 1896 · page 1

TEA SANDWICHES.—Cut thin slices of bread, dry in the oven till a golden, brown. Cut thin slices of brown breads and butter, and serve the crisp breads…

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Disastrous Fire in Sydney. a Factory Destroyed, Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 17 June 1896 · page 2

Nathan Jacobs' clothing factory and edwards' tea warehouse, in Clarence street were destroyed by fire at 6 o'clock this morning. The damage is very heavy. The…

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Adding Fuel to the Fire

Molong Argus · Friday 19 June 1896 · page 2

A SERVANT, seeing the kitchen chimneypiece on fire, ran to inform his master of the affair. Down rushed the master, and saw a kettle of biling water on the hob…

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Fire at Parramatta. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 2 July 1896 · page 3

Fry's cement works, at Merrylands, near Parramatta, were totally destroyed by fire to-night…

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Over the Kitchen Fire

Molong Argus · Friday 3 July 1896 · page 1

FRENCH STEWED STEAK.—For this dish fillet stock is best, but if you are unable to procure it have about one and a half pounds of rump steak. First mix one ounce of butt[?]…

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Fire Brigades Demonstration

National Advocate · Monday 6 July 1896 · page 3

A deputation on Friday asked the Colonial Secretary for a grant of £1000 towards a fire brigades demonstration to be held in Sydney. The Minister…

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Fire at Balmain

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 6 July 1896 · page 3

Three houses were destroyed by fire at Balmain this morning…

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A Fire in Victoria. MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Monday 6 July 1896 · page 3

A fire at Williamstown totally destroyed four shops…

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Fire at Leichhardt. Boot Factory Destroyed

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 8 July 1896 · page 3

Frenche's boot factory at Leichhardt was destroyed by fire early this morning. About fifty men will be thrown out of employment…

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Fire at Maitland. West Mainland

National Advocate · Saturday 11 July 1896 · page 3

A fire occurred this morning in the stables of the premises of Mr. Gillies, M.L.A. A boy who slept on the premises was awakened by the horses…

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Great Fire in Townsville

National Advocate · Tuesday 14 July 1896 · page 2

A Townsville telegram states that a very destructive fire occurred in Flinders Street this morning, resulting in the destruction of nine buildings. The…

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Big Fire at Townsville. £10,000 Damage. Brisbane

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 14 July 1896 · page 3

A big fire broke oat at Townsville this morning, and resulted in the destruction of nine buildings, The fire originated in the printing office belonging to Hastings and…

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Over the Kitchen Fire

Molong Argus · Friday 17 July 1896 · page 3

SAVOURY BREAKFAST KINDLY.—Take half a pound of bullock's kidney and can it into a pieces, place ina stewpan with a little gravy and stew for an hour. When cold, [?]…

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Fire at Ashfield. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 21 July 1896 · page 3

A fire at Ash field this morning resulted in the destruction of a weather-board structure in Hercules-street, occupied as a general store by Mrs. Canne…

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Fire[?]

Molong Argus · Friday 24 July 1896 · page 1

THE old saying that [?] silence in golden, is worthy [?]ration. Sometime [?] from thoughtlessness on the [?]…

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