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

Fires & bushfires, 1902

627 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 19 of 32

The Story of a Fire

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 26 May 1902 · page 2

Early on Sunday morning the usual quietness which pervades the town at that hour was somewhat rudely disturbed by the wild clanging of the…

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The School Op Arts Fires. To the Editor of the Bathurst Fret Press

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 29 May 1902 · page 3

Sir,—Will you grant me space for the purpose of asking the Committee of the School of Arts how far tho winter will be advanced before more…

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A Glen Innes Fire. Attempt to Hum the Court House

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 29 May 1902 · page 14

Some remarkable evidence at an enquiry held at Glen Innes on Tuesday, into the circumstances of a lire in the Court House last Thursday morning,…

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Fire

The Carcoar Chronicle · Friday 30 May 1902 · page 2

About 11. o'clock on Monday morning the dwelling of Mr. John. Ryan was seen to be on fire. Willing hands were soon on the scene, but the flames…

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Fire at Singleton. SINGLETON

National Advocate · Saturday 31 May 1902 · page 5

A fire occurred in John-Street to-day in the premises occupied by William Sweeney, blacksmith, and William Porter, bootmaker. Both buildings…

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The Recent Fire at Lidsdale

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 3 June 1902 · page 3

The subscription lists sent out for the above benefit having all been returned by the collectors, the committee appointed to receive all monies for same desire to make the following statement…

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Burnt Out

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 5 June 1902 · page 11

The residence of Mrs. Allen Field, of Wilpinjong, was burnt to the ground one day this week. The owner was away at the time. It is…

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Fire at Kalgoorlie. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 7 June 1902 · page 2

A disastrous fire occured at Kalgoorlie resulting in the destruction of £18,000 worth of property…

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Fire at the Railway Station

The Blayney Advocate and Carcoar Herald · Saturday 7 June 1902 · page 2

At about half-past niue on Tuesday night last a fire broke out in the lamp and oil room at the Blayney railway station. The room was a wooden one, and the fire had a…

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Fire at a Courthouse

National Advocate · Monday 9 June 1902 · page 2

In respect of the damage done by fire to the Courthouse at Glen Innes on May 22, and the verdict of the Coroner's jury, a notification appears in the "Government…

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Fire at the Railway Station

Leader · Monday 9 June 1902 · page 4

At about half-past 9 on Tuesday night last a fire broke out in the lamp and oil room at the Blayney railway station. The room was a wooden one,…

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Latest Cablegrams. A Destractive Fire. LONDON

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 9 June 1902 · page 2

A big fire occurred at Chatham, Dock Yards, by which drawings, moulds and all current work, were destroyed…

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Engine Drivers' and Fire­men's Association. Annual Dinner

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 9 June 1902 · page 2

The annual dinner in connection with the Railway Engine Drivers' and Firemen's Association, was held in the Banquet Room of the Masonic Hall on…

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Telegraphic News. Fire at Moree. Sydney, Monday night

Leader · Tuesday 10 June 1902 · page 2

A fire occurred at Moree early on Sunday morning in the Moree Gentlemen’s Club. The loss sustained was about £3000…

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Fire at Chatham Dock Yards. Drawings and Moulds Destroyed. LONDON, Sunday Afternoon

National Advocate · Tuesday 10 June 1902 · page 3

A fire has occurred in the mould loft at the Chatham dock yards. The drawings and moulds in connection with all the current work have…

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Cable News. (Reuter's Latest.)fire in a Dock Yard. London, Sunday afternoon

Leader · Tuesday 10 June 1902 · page 3

A fire broke out in a m[?] loft at Chatham dock yard. The drawings and moul is a[?]d all the current work were destroyed…

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Latest Cablegrams. Terrific Fire at Chicago. LONDON

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 11 June 1902 · page 2

A terrific fire has occurred at St. Lude's Sanitorium, Chicago. Ten inmates were killed and 80 injured…

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Appalling Fire. Heroic Rescues by Firemen London

National Advocate · Wednesday 11 June 1902 · page 2

An appalling fire broke out in a great general electric lighting company's five-floored warehouse in Queen Victoria-street at five o'clock yesterday…

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Fire at a Sanatorium. LONDON

National Advocate · Thursday 12 June 1902 · page 3

By a fire, which occurred at St. Luke's Sanatorium, Chicago, ten inmates were killed and thirty injured, including several delirium patients…

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Latest Cablegrams. A London Fire. LONDON

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 12 June 1902 · page 3

A fire of appalling magnitude, accompanied by numerous fatalities broke out in a five storied warehouse of the General Electric Co., Queer…

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