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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 4 of 14

Kalgoorlie Hospital on Fire. Typhoid Patients in Danger. Kalgoorlie

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 10 March 1897 · page 2

Kalgoorlie was thrown into great excitement last night by an alarm of fire. Just as evening was closing in, a shed in the hospital reserve on the northern side of…

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Italians Open Fire. London, Wednesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 11 March 1897 · page 2

The Italian cruisers opened fire upon a body of insurgents who were engaged in an attack upon Hierapeta a coastal town of considerable importance upon…

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Fire at the General Post Office. SYDNEY

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

A fire broke out at the General Post office this morning early, being caused by the fusing of the electric wires. A few men from the Metropolitan Brigade promptly…

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Fire at the G.P.O. SYDNEY, Friday night

National Advocate · Saturday 13 March 1897 · page 3

A small fire occurred at the G.P.O. this morning, caused by the fusing of electric wires. It was easily extinguished…

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Fire at Nyngan. NYNGAN, Monday night

National Advocate · Tuesday 16 March 1897 · page 3

A fire occurred yesterday evening in a small dwelling occupied by P. Maber. The building, which was owned by Mr. Croaker of Bathurst, was completely…

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An Extensive Fire. Moss Vale, Monday night

National Advocate · Tuesday 16 March 1897 · page 3

A fire occurred at Gilchrist's estate, Mount Broughton, to-day. Large corn and hay sheds and extensive buildings were destroyed…

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A Small Fire

National Advocate · Wednesday 17 March 1897 · page 2

Yesterday evening after 6 p.m. Messrs. Haughton and Nichols, in passing Mr. H. Purser's blacksmith shop in Russell-street, noticed flames inside and smoke…

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A Steamer on Fire MELBOURNE, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Wednesday 17 March 1897 · page 3

A fire broke out on board the steamer Hateena to-day. Its presence was soon discovered and a vigorous bead of water was brought to play on it. The flames…

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A Big Fire. LONDON, Tuesday night

National Advocate · Thursday 18 March 1897 · page 2

The great dry goods store of Ely and Walker, at St. Louis Missouri, has been destroyed by fire. The damage is estimated at 1,700,000 dollars…

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A Fire. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 19 March 1897 · page 3

Warburton and Son's, fuel merchants, establishment was destroyed by fire early this morning. The premises were insured…

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Extensive Bush Fires. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 20 March 1897 · page 3

Extensive bush fires are reging all round the mining township of Genowish, The miners are engaged night and day beating back the flames…

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Blaze at Pyrmont. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 20 March 1897 · page 3

The offices and stores of Warbunton and Sons, coal merchants, of Pyrmont, were destroyed by fire this morning. The premises were owned by the…

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An Epidemic of Flame. Fire in a Stable. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 20 March 1897 · page 3

A fire broke out in the 'bus stables owned by Mr. Nottleton, of Leichhardt, this morning, and caused extensive damage. One horse was burned to…

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A Ship on Fire. Suspect Incendiarism. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 24 March 1897 · page 3

The barque Kylemore, lying at Dalton't Wharf, Circular Quay, with a cargo of resin, caught fire early this morning. The fire spread with great rapidity, but the brigades…

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Fire at Kogarah. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 29 March 1897 · page 3

Several shops were destroyed by fire at Kegerah early this morning…

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Destructive Fires. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 1 April 1897 · page 3

A destructive fire broke out in Margare Lane early this morning, resulting in the total destruction of John Dyaon & Sons bulk store with its contents. The adjoining…

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Fire at Mudgee. MUDGEE

National Advocate · Tuesday 6 April 1897 · page 3

A disastrous fire broke out here on Saturday night. A shed containing hay, wheat, and machinery. the property of Gentle and Menchin at Puttabucca…

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Fire at Moruya. MORUYA

National Advocate · Wednesday 7 April 1897 · page 3

The catt sheds and forage rooms of Emmott's stores were destroyed by fire last night. The carts and harness were saved, but the buildings and a large…

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Fire at Goulburn. Railway Goods Shed Damaged. Goulburn

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 7 April 1897 · page 3

Just before midnight last night a fire was discovered in the office of the goods shed at the railway station. A number of railway men were quickly on the spot, and a…

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Fire Near Kempsey. KEMPSEY

National Advocate · Friday 9 April 1897 · page 3

Last night a barn (almost new) with 300 business of maize, and 8 tons of hay were burned at Towal Creek station. It was the property of Mr. John Landers,…

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