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

Fires & bushfires, 1897

275 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 3 of 14

Fire-spouting Trees

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 10 February 1897 · page 1

There is no doubt that the statement respecting the fire-spouting trees of ancient Italy will be received with incredulity. Nevertheless, however, there are in…

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Fire at Harden. HARDEN

National Advocate · Wednesday 10 February 1897 · page 3

A fire broke out at Mr. A. Bembrick's residence, Albury St., this morning. The flames spread with great rapidity. The kitchen and two other rooms were…

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Coals of Fire

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 11 February 1897 · page 1

It was pot exactly the minister's fault, that the sermon which he delivered that, morning was pot entirely his own. He. had copied a part of the original draft…

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To-Day's Telegrams. The Forbes Fire. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 12 February 1897 · page 3

An Inquest concerning the recent fire was held at Forbes yesterday before the coroner, Mr. Souter, Mr. James Milne represented the insurance companies and watched the…

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Suspicious Fire at Albury. Some Sensational Evidence. Albury

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 13 February 1897 · page 2

An inquest was held to-day in con[?]ation with the outbreak of fire in a grocer's shop, occupied by F. Sigg in Da[?]n-street, on the night of the 24th [?] Some highly…

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The Best Goods at Bed-rock Prices. Serious Fire at Forbes. Forbes, 8th Feb

The Bathurst Post · Monday 15 February 1897 · page 1

ABOUT 3.30 this morning the town was again aroused by the fire bell, a serious conflagration having started in the heart of the town. It is supposed…

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Fire in Sydney. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 17 February 1897 · page 3

This morning a fire broke out at the Rowing Club shed at Blackwattle Bay. The building with its contents, consisting of boats, gear, etc., was completely…

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To-Day's Telegrams, A Fatal Fire. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 22 February 1897 · page 3

Yesterday morning A young man named Eagleton was burned to death in a fire at Waverley, and two recehorses wore also, burned to cinders…

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A Bush Fire. SYDNEY, Monday night

National Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1897 · page 3

A big bush fire occurred at Folly Point, Middle Harbor. Several residents' houses were in danger from the flames…

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Fire at Inverell. INVERELL

National Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1897 · page 3

A fire broke cat in Taylor's mill on Sunday. A passer-by noticed smoke issuing from the old engine-room used as a bran store. He gave the alarm,…

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A Destructive Fire. JUNEE, Monday night

National Advocate · Tuesday 23 February 1897 · page 3

Mr. C. Beath, junr s., residence was totally destroyed by fire on Saturday night. The family was absent. With a high wind and no water, the…

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A Bush Fire, PENRITH, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 24 February 1897 · page 3

A big bush fire is raging on the mountains, 3 miles from here near the Mulgoa road. It was first noticed on Sunday nearly opposite where the…

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An Albury Fire. ALBURY, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1897 · page 3

The residence of F. Wynack, senr., and the whole of the furniture were totally consumed by fire this morning. The fire was caused through a girl, who,…

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Bush Fires. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 26 February 1897 · page 3

Destructive bush fires continue raging around Maitland district. Miles of fencing have been destroyed and many homesteads considerably damaged…

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Bush Fires. SINGLETON

National Advocate · Tuesday 2 March 1897 · page 3

Enormous bush fires are raging on the outskirts of thia town and causing tremendous havoc among the farmers' paddocks. Miles of fencing have been…

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Fatal Fire. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 5 March 1897 · page 3

A fire occurred on Wednesday at Germanton, by which three children lost their lives. Mrs. Gehrig, mother of the children, way away from home getting the mail…

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Fire at Forbes. FORDES

National Advocate · Friday 5 March 1897 · page 3

A large fire occurred last night. It started at half past ten, in Addison's Butcher shop, Rankin-street. The building was consumed in a short time…

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Another Fire at Forbes. Four Business Places Destroyed

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 5 March 1897 · page 3

Another destructive fire occurred at Forbes on Wednesday night about half-past Io. The fire broke out at the rear of Mr. W. C. Addison's residence in…

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A Broken Hill Fire. Broken Hill

National Advocate · Tuesday 9 March 1897 · page 3

Five bedrooms forming the annexe to Corns boarding-house in Argent-st South were completely destroyed by fire last night. The fire brigade saved the…

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Fire at Rockdale. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 10 March 1897 · page 3

A cottage occupied by Mr. John Henegell was destroyed by fire at Rockdale this morning…

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