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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 29 of 32

Fire in a Jeweller’s Shop, Sydney, Sunday night

Leader · Monday 27 October 1902 · page 2

A fire occurred at 9.30 to-night in a jewellery shop in York-street. The shop and contents were damaged, both by fire and water…

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The King in London. the State Procession. Fire at the Guild Hall. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 27 October 1902 · page 3

Yesterday, the occasion of the State entry of the King to London, was dull but dry. Thirty thousand troops lined the two miles of the route of the…

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The King in London. the State Procession. Great Enthusiasm. Fire at the Guildhall. London, Sunday

National Advocate · Monday 27 October 1902 · page 3

Yesterday, the occasion of the State entry of the King to London, was dull but dry. Thirty thousand troops lined the two miles of the route…

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The Royal Procession. the Weather Dull. Thirty Thousand Troops. Lavish Decorations. Boisterous Scenes of Enthusiasm. the King’s Smpathy for the Poor. Outbreak of Fire. London

Leader · Monday 27 October 1902 · page 2

The weather for the King’s procession through London was dull and dry. Thirty thousand troops lined the…

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Interstate Fire Brigade Contest

Leader · Wednesday 29 October 1902 · page 2

We have been shown a programme of the events to take place at Wagga on the 26th December. The contests are of a nature that should contribute…

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A Coffee Palace Destroyed by Fire SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 29 October 1902 · page 3

The Central Coffee Palace, Albany, West Australia, was totally destroyed by fire yesterday. The damage is estimated at £6000…

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Fire

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 30 October 1902 · page 13

Shortly after midnight on Thursday, a fire took place in Merriwa at the residence of Mr. Martin, solicitor. Mrs. Martin lit at candle, one of the…

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Fire at Albany. Damage Estimated at £6000. PERTH. W.A.

National Advocate · Thursday 30 October 1902 · page 2

At Albany to day a fire broke out in the Central Coffee Palace, owned by M'Kail Brothers, and occupied by John Zervovthakes. The p'ace was…

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Holocaust in Spain. Pilgrims Panic Stricken. Caught in a Forest Fire. London

Leader · Thursday 30 October 1902 · page 2

A terrible catastrophe is reported from Spain. Through a sudden out break of fire in a forest in the province of Castellon a panic occurred…

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The World. a Forest Fire. Causes A Stampede of Pilgrims. LONDON, Tuesday afternoon

National Advocate · Thursday 30 October 1902 · page 3

A sudden out[?] or [?] Castel[?]on Forest, Spain caused a panic among ten thousand pilgrims who were ascending the mountain. A terrible…

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A Big Fire

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 November 1902 · page 10

A fire at Maryborough (Vic.) destroyed several business places in the principal portions of the town…

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LateTelegrams, Big Blaze Sydney

The Gulgong Advertiser · Friday 7 November 1902 · page 2

A [?] has [?] at Maryborongh (Vic), completely destroying several business places and the principal portions [?] the Town…

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The Fire Brigade

Leader · Friday 7 November 1902 · page 2

The captain of the above informed us that his bridge has secured 500ft of hose, being the balance of the 1000ft required to equip them for the…

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Narrow Escape From Fire

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 7 November 1902 · page 4

A narrow escape occurred at the Volunteer hotel early yesterday morning. About midnight on Wednesday Miss Jack went to her room, and having partly undressed, lay down on the bed and fell…

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A Fire Alarm

Leader · Saturday 8 November 1902 · page 2

At a little after 8 p.m. yesterday the townsfolk were startled by the clanging of the fire-hell. It was soon seen that the flames were emanating…

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Fire at Cowra. Two Cottages Destroyed. Cowra

National Advocate · Saturday 8 November 1902 · page 2

TWO wooden cottages in Park-street were destroyed by fire this afternoon. The fire started in a house occupied by G. Poignand and spread to the next door…

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Fire Brigade Anniversary

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 10 November 1902 · page 2

Last Wednesday was the first anniversary of the opening of the Fire Brigade Station in Churchstreet, and the officers and men…

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Mill Fire at Stockport. LONDON, Monday Afternoon

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 November 1902 · page 3

Eight deaths are reported from Stockport owing to a mill catching fire. Many other operatives on the upper floor were injured, great difficulty…

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Serious Fire in England. Stcckport Mill Destroyed. Eight People Consumed. London

Leader · Wednesday 12 November 1902 · page 2

A serious fire occurred at a mill in Stockport (Cheshire), no fewer than eight persons losing their lives. Many other operatives who were working on…

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Cable News. (Reuter’s Latest Fire at East London. Wind Spreads Disaster. London

Leader · Wednesday 12 November 1902 · page 2

While a hurricane was in full force a fire broke out in the centre of East London, South Africa. The wind caused the flames to spread rapidly,…

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