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

Fires & bushfires, 1899

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As Through Fire. Chapter Xxi

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 25 November 1899 · page 4

Oh, yes, I know'—in an outburst of jealous anger— you are thinking of that girl No, I will not mention her!'— breaking down again. ? You shall marry…

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As Through Fire. Chapter Xxii

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 27 November 1899 · page 4

Ob, I am afraid you have hurt yourself! she exclaimed, in quick pain and penitence. He started, and looked down at her with…

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Destructive Fire Near Wellington. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 27 November 1899 · page 3

A big fire occurred at Bodangora, near Wellington, on Saturday night. Several buildings were consumed, and the loss is estimated at about £4000…

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Transvaal War. the Battle at Belmont. a Baptism of Fire. N.S.W. Lancers in Action. the Battle of Belmont. Details of the British Victory. London

National Advocate · Monday 27 November 1899 · page 2

A decisive battle wag fought at Belmont on Thursday between the British, under Lieut,-General Lord Methuen and the Boere…

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Great Fire at Bodangora

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Tuesday 28 November 1899 · page 2

Leoy's store and contents were completely destroyed by fire on Sunday evening. The damage is estimated at £[?]000, and it is not…

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As Through Fire. Chapter Xxiii

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 28 November 1899 · page 4

Their position had, however, grown unendurable. Meta found herself cut by everyone. Mrs. Mauleverer did not scruple now, in her anger because of Donald Crol…

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AS Through Fire. Chapter Xxiv

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 29 November 1899 · page 4

Very well, ma am- then we will be off, said the sheriff, eager to be gone; while at the same moment one or two of,, the men outside appeared at the doorway, asking…

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District News. Bodangora. a Dis[?]rous Fire

Leader · Wednesday 29 November 1899 · page 3

On Saturday night Budangora was the [?] of will excitement and unwanted activity, the cause being a raging fire in Dick-street. It was first observed at the…

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To-Day's Telegrams. Fire in Sydney. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 29 November 1899 · page 3

The big store in Kent-street occupied by Messrs. D. Mitchell & Co. was partly destroyed by fire this morning, but the activity of tho fire brigades proven tod a big…

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The Siege of Kimberley. a Severe. Fight. Coolness Op Troops Under Fire. a Speech by Mr. Rhodes

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 29 November 1899 · page 3

Orange River, October 28. -The " Diamond Fields Advertiser " of Wednesday has the following account of the fight on October I 24th:-…

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As Through Fire. Chapter Xxiv

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 30 November 1899 · page 4

In the meantime, however, though he could not remain very long, he was fairly life with Mela. It was certainly some good spirit which had led him last night…

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Fire in Wyalong. 28 Business Houses- Destroyed. Including New South Wales Bank. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 30 November 1899 · page 3

A disastrous fire occurred at West Wyalonglast, night, 28 business premises were destroyed, including the Bank of New South Wales and Bananan's Hotel…

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Big Fires in the Country

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 1 December 1899 · page 4

Destructive fires occurred at West Wyalong on Wednesday and yesterday, Fourteen buildings were totally destroyed, and eight others were pulled down to stop the fires. The damage is estimated at £ 10,000…

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A Ben Bullen Phenomenon. Alleged Subterranean Fires

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 1 December 1899 · page 3

A MERCURY reader at Ben Bullen writes : -- "There has been a volcano or something of the kind discovered a few miles from Ben Bullen by Hutchison and party. It is burning underground…

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Local & General Fire at Bodangora

The Gulgong Advertiser · Friday 1 December 1899 · page 8

A disastrous fire broke out at Bodangora on Saturday night when three business places were completely gutted. The damage is estimated at…

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As Through Fire. Chapter Xxv

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 1 December 1899 · page 4

The shanty was quite dark; probably Mete and her mother were fast asleep. He thought of the invalid, and for a few seconds hesitated to wake them. The…

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Country News. Fire at Warren

National Advocate · Friday 1 December 1899 · page 3

Our Sydney correspondent telegraphed at 8.50 p.m. on Thursday stating that a large fire had occurred at Warren, and that the damage done was extensive…

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In a Tight Position. Between Two Fires. London

National Advocate · Friday 1 December 1899 · page 2

The enemy is likely to be caught between two fires at Spytfontein…

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Fire at Sodwalls. a House Destroyed

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 1 December 1899 · page 4

RYDAL, Wednesday. -- The residence of Mr. J. McLaugh[?]an, of Sodwa[?]ls, was totally destroyed by fire this morning. Just as the passenger train was steaming past the house was in flames. Nothing…

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Attempt to Set Fire to Rankin's Bridge

National Advocate · Friday 1 December 1899 · page 2

Yesterday afternoon as Mr. W. H. Webb and another gentleman were driving over Rankin's Bridge their attention was attracted by a man who was lighting a fire close to the…

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