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

Fires & bushfires, 1900

390 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 13 of 20

Lithgow Volunteer Fire Brigade. "Christening" the New Engine

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 21 August 1900 · page 2

On Saturday last the ceremony of "christening" the manual engine recently obtained by the local fire brigade was performed by Mr. J. Cook, M.P., in the presence of a fair crowd. About…

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They Fire Upon a House. Sydney, Wednesday Night

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 23 August 1900 · page 2

The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Fosblry, received a telegram from Mudgee to-day as follows: — "Goverors fired nine or ten shots at Horan's house, Yarramin, near…

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The Black Murderers. Fire Several Shots at a House. No One Injured. Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 23 August 1900 · page 2

The Inspector General of Police received a telegram from Mudgee to-day aa follows:—"The Governors fired nine or ten shots at Horan's house…

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A Terrific Rifle Fire

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 25 August 1900 · page 3

At Nalikat'sNek, one of "the Three Rifts," writes Trooper A Bishop, of the Australian Horse, was witnessed ono of the most terrific…

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Fire. Dubbo

National Advocate · Tuesday 28 August 1900 · page 3

Some excitement was caused on Saturday evening by the ringing of the fire bell about 11 o'clock. A waggon belonging to a furniture denier who resided…

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A Chimney on Fire

National Advocate · Tuesday 28 August 1900 · page 2

Last night, about 8.30 p.m., a chimney at Mr. Frank Smith's Club House Hotel, George and Howick streets, Bathurst, caught fire. Several of the members of the Bathurst Fire…

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Orange Fire Brigade. Orange

National Advocate · Wednesday 29 August 1900 · page 3

The fire brigade board is reorganising the fire brigade, and has put the engagement in the hands of Mr. Bartle. The board proposes to have a…

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The War. In The Transvaal. Big Battle at Dalmanutha. British Attack the Boer Position Boers Make a Stubborn Resistance. The Enemy Driven Back. Persistent Artillery Fire Maintained. LONDON

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 29 August 1900 · page 2

The most important Intelligence from South Africa relates to the British attack on the entrenched position occupied by the main body of the Boers at Dalmanutha…

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Dlaustres Fire

Molong Argus · Friday 31 August 1900 · page 1

A Disastrous fire occurred at "Jerrybung," near Cargo early Saturday morning last when a stock of 50 tons of hay, owned by Massrs. John and…

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Two Fires

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 1 September 1900 · page 1

LAST Monday night, a serious fire occurred on Mr. John Ryan's farm, Cheeseman's Creek, by which he was a considerable loser. The large hay shed, containing much hay, was burned to…

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Fire Brigades Bill

National Advocate · Thursday 6 September 1900 · page 2

The Hon. John See, Colonial Secretary, moved the expediency of introducing a Fire Brigades Bill. The debate is proceeding…

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Orange Fire Brigade. Orange

National Advocate · Thursday 6 September 1900 · page 3

The difficulty that has occurred through the resignation of the members of the Fire Brigade has at last been overcome. Mr. Bartle has…

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Fatal Fire. Father and Three Daughter S Burnt to Death. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 8 September 1900 · page 3

The manager of an outfitters establishment at Tunbridge and his three daughters have been burnt to death in a fire which destroyed tho building…

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The Amended Fire Brigade Bill

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 10 September 1900 · page 2

A deputation consisting of the Captain and members of the local Fire Brigade, waited on Mr. W. W. Yocng, M.P., on Saturday, and asked him to support the amendment of the Hon. John See in the above…

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The World Fatal Fire in Kent. Father and Three Daughters Burned to Death. London, Friday afternoon

National Advocate · Monday 10 September 1900 · page 3

A terrible disaster has occurred at Tunbridge, Kent. A fire broke out in an outfitters' establishment, and the manager, Mr…

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Destructive Fire. Twelve Horses Roasted. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 11 September 1900 · page 3

During a fire at Robert's stables, Balmain, early this morning twelve horses were roasted alive. The animals were valued at £20 to £30 each. Their agonised…

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The Fire Brigade

Leader · Wednesday 12 September 1900 · page 6

The following letter has been received by Mr. Fred. Morrow, secretary of the Orange Fire Brigade Board:— “Metropolitan Fire Brigade,…

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Fire at Balmain. Thirteen Horses Burnt to Death. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 September 1900 · page 3

At half-past 1 this morning a fire broke out at stables in Terry-street, completely destroying the building and burning thirteen horses to death. The…

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Fire Brigades' Bill. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 15 September 1900 · page 3

It is understood that the Government will re-introduce the Fire Brigades' Bill at an early date…

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A Camp Fire Found. the Tracks Again Lost. Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 18 September 1900 · page 2

A wire received by the Inspector-General of Police to-day states that the Queensland trackers who are on the tracks of the fugitives came upon a…

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