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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 28 of 32

Fire at Cobar. Two Horses Burnt to Death. Cobar, Tuesday Afternoon

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 8 October 1902 · page 3

Dr. Robinson's weatherboard and iron stable was totally destroyed by into this morning, when two valuable horses were burned to death. A buggy, sulky,…

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Greta Colliery. Still on Fire. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 10 October 1902 · page 2

The work of breaking the seals of Greta colliery, which was shut down some time ago owing to an outbreak of fire, was commenced on the 6th…

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The Recent FiRE AA Millthorpe

The Blayney Advocate and Carcoar Herald · Saturday 11 October 1902 · page 2

The inquiry held by Mr E. Marriott, Coroner, and a jury of 12 residents, into the cause of the fire at Messrs. Hayes Bros.' store at Millthorpe, concluded at a late hour…

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Fire at Newcastle. NEWCASTLE

National Advocate · Monday 13 October 1902 · page 3

A fire occurred in Dawson-street today, on the premises occupied by R. Princehorn, bottle merchant. The damage is estimated at £200…

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Fire at Cowra

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 17 October 1902 · page 2

A telegram from Cowra states :—A wooden dwelling, occupied by an aged woman named Nash, with two married daughters, and four grandchildren,…

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Fire at Cowra. Woman Seriously Burned Cowra

National Advocate · Friday 17 October 1902 · page 2

A wooden house near the railway station was totally destroyed by fire this morning. One of the occupants, Mrs. J. MoManus, and her child, were…

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Extensive Bush Fire. CARCOAR

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 18 October 1902 · page 3

A large bush fire has been burning all over Mount Macquarie, near Carcoar, for the last four days. It appears that the farmers along the eastern…

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Big Fire at Blayney. Four Buildings Destroyed. Blayney

National Advocate · Saturday 18 October 1902 · page 2

The usual peace and quietude prevaient in Blayney was disturbed to-night by the clanging of the school bell, which brought out a number of inhabitants to witness what…

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Great Fire in Sydney. Deering Harvester Co. Burnt Out. Shortage of Water Supply. SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 20 October 1902 · page 2

A big fire broke out in Kent-street this morning, in the large premises occupied by the Deering Harvester Co. The whole fire fighting forces of…

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To-Day's Telegrams Big fire in Sydney. Inadeqvate Water Supply. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 20 October 1902 · page 3

A Dig are broke out in Kent Street this morning, in the large premises occupied by the Deering Harvester Coy. The whole of the fire brigades…

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Fire at Tremearne

Leader · Tuesday 21 October 1902 · page 2

We regret to report a serious fire at the residence of Mr. S. Dean, at Tremearne, near Byng, which occurred last Saturday night about ten o’clock,…

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Big City Fire. Warehouse in Flames. Deering Harvesting Company's Premises

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 21 October 1902 · page 2

For many months past (says the "Evening News") Sydney had until yesterday morning, been free from destructive fires, though small…

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Big Fire in Sydney. Deering Harvester Co. £10,000 Damage. Sydney, Monday night

Leader · Tuesday 21 October 1902 · page 2

About 10 o’clock this morning the premises of the Deering Harvester Co., Kent-street, took fire. When the brigades arrived on the scene…

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Big Fire in Sydney. at Deering Harvester Coy's Premises. £22,700 Worth of Stock Damaged. Sydnny

National Advocate · Tuesday 21 October 1902 · page 2

A serious fire occurred at about 9.30 this morning at the premises occupied by the Deering Harvester Coy. in Kent-street, between King and and…

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The Blayney Fire. an Open Verdict Blayney

National Advocate · Wednesday 22 October 1902 · page 2

At the Courthouse to-day a most exhaustive inquiry was held in connection with the fire which occurred last Friday evening. Mr. J. Lithgow Cobb…

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Disastrous Fire on a Station. Narrandera, Tuesday night

Leader · Wednesday 22 October 1902 · page 2

Particulars are only just received of a disastrous fire at Billaah station, 20 miles from hero, which occurred on Saturday evening. A terrific dust…

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Another Blaze. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 24 October 1902 · page 3

A fire broke out at Batson's printing establishment early this morning. The flames shot up, threatening serious results, but owing to the prompt action of the…

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Fire at Blayney

The Blayney Advocate and Carcoar Herald · Saturday 25 October 1902 · page 2

At about 9 o'clock on Friday night, 17th instant, the residents of Blayney were startled by the alarm of fire, and a very large crowd soon assembled in front of the…

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Fire in Clarence Street. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 25 October 1902 · page 5

About five o'clock this morning a fire occurred at 91 Clarence-street, in a building occupied by Messrs. Batson and Coy., printers and publishers…

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A City Sensation. Big Fire a Verted Sydney

Leader · Saturday 25 October 1902 · page 2

A firo occurred at 5 o'clock this morning, at 91 Clarene street, in the premises occupied by Batson and Co., printers, and the Occanic Publishing…

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