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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 30 of 32

Stockton Colliery Fire. NEWCASTLE

National Advocate · Thursday 13 November 1902 · page 2

Satisfactory progress has been made with the work of dealing with the fire in No. 3 District old workings of Stockton Colliery and the pit is…

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Fire at Randwick. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 14 November 1902 · page 3

A large stable and coach-house at the residence of Jas. Coppard. Avocastreet, Randwick was totally destroyed by fire this afternoon together with a…

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Fatal Fire at Gilgandra GILGANDRA

National Advocate · Saturday 15 November 1902 · page 3

A snocking ourning fata[?] occured at four o'Clock this morning. Some people named Miranda were camped in a tent 16 feet long, two woman and…

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The Meteorological Disturbances. Fire-balls in Victoria

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 15 November 1902 · page 3

"Now, seriously, Mr. Russell, what about these fireballs in Victoria!" asked a Telegraph interviewer. The Government astronomer, however, had…

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A Fatal Fire

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 November 1902 · page 11

A wire from Bodangora, dated Wednesday, says:—A wooden cottage, lined with hessian, occupied by F. Stanley, was totally destroyed by fire…

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A Liberal Fire Policy

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 November 1902 · page 10

When the late Mrs. Albert died the stock and furniture of the Imperial Hotel was covered by a fire policy in the National Company, of which Mr…

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Fire at Burwood. Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 20 November 1902 · page 2

A fire occurred this morning at Burwood at the rear of the premises occupied by Harris and Sons, General Storekeepers. The outbreak was…

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A Load of Wool on Fire

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 November 1902 · page 10

A wire from Coonabarabran, dated Friday last, stated that a load of wool belonging to Mr. George Hosking, of Belar Station, was destroyed by fire…

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Big Fire in America. LONDON, Tuesday Afternoon

National Advocate · Thursday 20 November 1902 · page 3

Armour's packing plant at Sioux City has been burnt, the loss being estimated at 900,000 dollars…

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Disastrous Fire in Persia. London

Leader · Friday 21 November 1902 · page 3

" The "Daily Mail" publishes a telegram stating that 1500 buildings, including many were house in Resht, a town in Paris, has been burnt, and…

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Fire Near Tarana. Residence Destroyed. Help Needed

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 21 November 1902 · page 3

The residence of Mr. S. Wade, at the top of the Gap, was completely destroyed by fire on Tuesday morning. The fire, which originated in one of the back bedrooms, was unnoticed until the…

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Terrible Fire In Persia. 200 Persons Perish. LONDON

National Advocate · Friday 21 November 1902 · page 3

The "Daily Mail" publishes a telegram stating that 1500 buildings including many warehouses in Reshd, a town in [?]been burnt,…

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A Mansion Destroyed by Fire. LONDON

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Monday 24 November 1902 · page 3

Lady Berkley's mansion, at Powick, near Worcester, tho property of Lord Beauchamp, has been destroyed by fire…

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Blackheath Items. Shooting Accident and Fire

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 25 November 1902 · page 3

A shooting accident happened to Mr. W. Ryder's son (Willie) on Thursday last. Preparatory to going shooting with some friends, the lad laid the gun on a pump-stand, and by some means it fell…

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Fire at Perth

National Advocate · Thursday 27 November 1902 · page 2

A fire broke out in M'Lennan's st[?]re, Perth, about 5 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon. Mr. M'Lennan was out on the verandah at the time, and his attention was drawn to…

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Latest Cables. Trades Union Fire Insurance. LONDON, Tuesday Afternoon

National Advocate · Thursday 27 November 1902 · page 3

The Ship Building and Engineering Employees Federation, encouraged by the success attending the insuring of members against risks under the…

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Sydney Squibs. Fires Ancient and Modern. -- Aristocratic Pedigrees.--some Humorous Stories

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 28 November 1902 · page 7

Sydney has recently been treated to another fairly large fire, the Harvester Machinery Importing Company being the victim this time; and, of course, the usual scare has been raised in…

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Fire at Orange. Dalton Bros'. Premises Damaged. Orange

National Advocate · Friday 28 November 1902 · page 2

At 8.45 p.m. to-night a fire was discovered in the premises of Messrs. Dalton Bros.' in the ironmongery department. The brigade were quickly…

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Fire in Bank Street. the Post Office Hotel Narrowly Escapes Destruction

Molong Argus · Friday 28 November 1902 · page 14

ABOUT daylight on Monday Mr. Fred Bradford, licensee of the Post Office Hotel, was awakened by a crackling sound—as if someone was kindling a…

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Fire in Molong

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 29 November 1902 · page 3

MR F BRADFORD'S Post Office Hotel had a very narrow escape from total description by fire early on Monday morning last. About 4 o'clock Mr. Bradford heard a noise as of…

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