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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Fires & bushfires
431 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 13 of 22
W. E. Smith's printing and stationery establishment in Bridge-street was totally destroyed by fire early this morning. The fire originated on the fourth floor in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →At 11.30 to-night, a fire broke oat at Elliott Brothers chemical works at Balmain. Owing to the wind, it was some time…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Word was received in Sydney to-day , that the Royal hotel at Kiama was destroyed by fire, A strong wind was prevailing at the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Yesterday morning a fire destroyed 16 business places in Terralong-street, Kiama. Owing to the lack of an organised fire brigade, the residents had to remain…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Yesterday morning Sydney experienced another devastating fire. The scene was a block of six storey buildings abutting on Bridge-street, Pitt-street,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →As a result of the Kiama fire, which took place yesterday morning, twelve families have ben rendered homeless. The damage is estimated at £6000…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Captain Grahl, of the steamer Barcoo, reports that on the Queensland coast the bush is on fire all the way from Townsville' to Bowen…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Mudgee Fire Brigade is now legally established and is under subsidy from the Government, the council, and the insurance…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →The police have apparently received special instructions to run in anyone found guilty of the terrible offence of carrying a gun on…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →A fire at Michael O'Brien's farm, Neville, totally destroyed a honse and furniture, valued at £100. There was no insurance, It is supposed the fire…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →A fire occurred in the bulk stores of Ross, Mann, and Co., printers and stationers, of Kent-street, to-day. The stock was damaged to the extent of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →We notice that the local member has been worrying the Department about the erection of a new fire station in Orange, and has received a promise that the matter will be…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →A house belonging to Mr. R. Bailey was destroyed by fire last night. It was [?]sured…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The fire at Edward Keep and Co.'s warehouse was still smouldering to-day, and it is expected at any moment to break out again…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →There was a big fire near Pambula "last; night. Ward's general store was destroyed and the loss-is estimated at over £700…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A woman named Hannah Hayden was washing this morning at Marrickville, when her clothes suddenly caught fire and she was severely burned…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →In the hands--and mouth--of an expert musical artist a whistle is a lovely instrument, no doubt ; but if the cost be exorbitant, a deal of the melodious pleasure it gives is soured. You may…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Ward’s general store near Pambula was destroyed by fire last night. Loss estimated at over £2000…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →GREAT fires are becoming rather common in Sydney. Only a few weeks ago the Tivoli Theatre was burnt down. On Saturday morning, the 30th ult., a great…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →About half past ten yesterday morning a fire broke out in a house belonging to John Stewart, near tho Forbes cricket ground. It was entirely consumed in…
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