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

Fires & bushfires, 1899

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Fire at Forbes. FORBES

National Advocate · Tuesday 7 March 1899 · page 2

A large wooden house, owned by Messrs. Eddy Bros., of Forbes, was burned down here last night…

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Yet Another Forbes Fire. FORBES

National Advocate · Wednesday 8 March 1899 · page 3

A wooden house owned by Mr. R. Crollick, situated on the Grenfell Road,near Forbes, was burned down last night…

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The Home of the Fire-fiend. Another Blaze at Forbes. Forbes

National Advocate · Thursday 9 March 1899 · page 2

Following the fire at Eddy's cottage (which was totally destroyed) was the fire at Crollick's, and yet another fire last night or early this morning. About…

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Affairs In China Between Two Fires. Russia and England

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 10 March 1899 · page 3

Dr. C. E, Morrison, the Pekin correspondent of "The Times," reports that Great Britain has offered to assist China in the event of Russian aggression…

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Fire at Forest Lodge. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Monday 13 March 1899 · page 2

The contents of a draper's shop at Forest Lodge, owned by Mr, Andrews, Were destroyed by fire this morning…

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To-Day's Telegrams. Fire In a Bank. ALBURY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 13 March 1899 · page 3

The Bank of Victoria at Wodonga had a narrow escape of being gutted by fire last night. During the evening the manager, Mr. Vaughan and family, went out…

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Fire at Grenfell. GRENFELL

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 March 1899 · page 3

Last evening as divine service was being conducted, the various congregations were considerably startled by a loud clangour of the public school bell,…

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Fire on a Railway Train. CARCOAR

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 16 March 1899 · page 3

The 5.20 p.m. train from Cowra last evening arrived here over an hour late. The delay, it is reported, occurred through a truckload of chaff catching fire near…

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Rush Fires in Tasmania. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 17 March 1899 · page 3

Extensive bush fires are raging in Tasmania. The dairying district of Yarram has been completely swept, the settlers losing everything…

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Fire on a Train

Leader · Friday 17 March 1899 · page 2

A truckload of chaff attached to the mail train from Cowra caught fire about 7 o’clock on Tuesday night at the Garland station, and the whole was destroyed in a short time, the…

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Fire in Sydney. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Monday 20 March 1899 · page 2

Two Chinese grocery shops in George-Street West were considerably damaged by fire last night…

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An Hotel Destroyed by Fire. Three Men Burned to Death. Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 20 March 1899 · page 2

Mrs. Fitzgerald's Hotel, at Warrnambool (Vic.) was consumed y fire yesterday morning. Three men were burned to death…

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Political Situation. Mr. Reid Reticent. Fatal Fire in Victoria. Three Lives Lost

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 20 March 1899 · page 2

The Premier, on being questioned on Saturday night, stated that be was unable an say anything regarding the course which would be taken by the Government At Kirkstall, near Warrnabool, this morning. Mrs. Fitzgerald's hotel was [?] down and three well-known men of he district—Thomas Humphreys…

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Latest Cablegrams. Terrible Fire In New York. Forty Persons Killed. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 20 March 1899 · page 3

The Hotel Windsor, io New York, was destroyed by fire last night. Terrible scenes occnrred amongst the crowds in the streets, who screamed with…

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Destructive Fire. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 21 March 1899 · page 3

"Greenoaks Cottage," the residence of Mr. W. £. Mort, at Darling Point, was completely destroyed by fire this morning. The loss ia estimated at £3,000…

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Here There Fire at Mt McDonald

National Advocate · Tuesday 21 March 1899 · page 2

At 9 p.m, on Thursday Mr. T. Cash's house and contents were totally destroyed by lire. Tho place was uninsured…

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The New York Fire. Gallant Conduct of Firemen London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 21 March 1899 · page 3

Investigations made by the New York fire and police authorities have revealed the fact that the first estimate of the loss of life was correct…

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Fire at a New York Hotel. The Proprietor Goes Mud. LONDON

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Tuesday 21 March 1899 · page 2

At New York tho Windsor Hotel has been destroyed by fire, with appalling loss of life. The hotel was thronged with spectators,…

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2nd Edition The World a Disastrous Fire. Through a Smoker's Carelessness. New York Hotel Consumed. 14 KILLED, 50 Injured. Sensational Scenes. London

National Advocate · Tuesday 21 March 1899 · page 2

The celebrations held in New York yesterday in honor of St. Patrick's Day were ma red by an appalling catastrophe. During the procession held in the…

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Fire at Nymagee

National Advocate · Wednesday 22 March 1899 · page 2

Premises used by Mr. Lane at Nymagee for the storage of goods were totally destroyed by fire on Saturday night. His loss is estimated at £300. The Mercantile Mutual…

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