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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 8 of 32

The Bowenfels Bush Fires. an Unparalelled Experience

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 18 February 1902 · page 2

The bush fires in the neighbourhood of Bowen fels last week were very extensive and destructive. The fire started near Cary's mustering yards, about a mile from the river. It began in…

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Bush Fires on the Mountains

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 February 1902 · page 13

The damage effected by the recent fires at Bowenfels was mainly confined to grass and fencing. A good deal of fencing on Mr. Cary's property was…

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The Pyramul Fire

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 February 1902 · page 12

Mr. George Hickenbotham, who has just returned from the Pyramul trip, states that the recent fire in that township is undoubtedly a case of…

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The Fire at Borambil

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 February 1902 · page 16

The recent fire at Mr. E. Rawlinson's place at Borambil, near Cassilis, did much more damage than stated, The hayshed was one of the finest in…

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Hampton. the Bush Fires

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 21 February 1902 · page 3

The Hampton and Bindo bush fires are still burning, though considered safo now, as trails have been burnt for miles along tho Caves road. This was considered the only means of saving…

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Burnt Out

The Gulgong Advertiser · Friday 21 February 1902 · page 4

1902 will long be remembered as a year of drought and fire. The dry weather pa[?]el the way for the fire fiend, and the latter is doing its work…

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Fire at Singleton. SINGLETON

National Advocate · Friday 21 February 1902 · page 3

A fire occurred at some sawmil's here to-day, but, owing to the early discovery of the outbreak, the flames were quickly got under before much…

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Bush Fire Brigades

The Blayney Advocate and Carcoar Herald · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 4

A BRIGADE, having for its object the extinction of bush fires, has been formed at Deniliquin. It is a volunteer affair, each member paying is on joining. The uniform, as may…

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Big Fire at Bourke. Extensive Damage. BOURKE

National Advocate · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 2

A fire is raging in Mitchell-street. It started at 12.30 this afternoon. It commenced at the western end of Donald Matheson's Hotel, and was…

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Fire in Bourke. Mitchell Street Swept. Sydney

Leader · Saturday 22 February 1902 · page 4

A big fire broke out at Bourke this afternoon, aided by a fierce wind it swept Mitchell-street. A number of buildings being destroyed…

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Fire at Kangaroobie

Leader · Monday 24 February 1902 · page 2

A fire broke out at 11 o'clock on Saturday night in the stables belonging to Mr M F Dalton's Kangaroobie homestead. Mr R Dalton and the men succeeded in…

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A Launceston Fire

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 24 February 1902 · page 2

Six places were destroyed by fire at Launceston on Saturday…

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New York Fire. LONDON

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

Particulars of the great fire at New York armoury state that half an hour after the outbreak the powder magazine exploded. Immense number of cartridges and bullets…

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Fire at New York. LONDON

National Advocate · Monday 24 February 1902 · page 3

A fire occurred at the armouring of the 71st Regiment at New York, it spread to the Park Avenue Hotel. Eighteen persons were killed and 50…

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Destructive Fire in New York. LONDON

Leader · Monday 24 February 1902 · page 2

A fire occurred in the armoury of the 71st Regiment, New York. It spread to the Park Avenue Hotel. Eighteen persons were killed and 50…

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The Fire at Kangaroobie

Leader · Tuesday 25 February 1902 · page 2

As stated in yesterday’s “Leader,” Kangaroobie homestead was visited by the dread element on Saturday night last, by which the brick stable, with loft,…

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The New York Fire. LONDON

Leader · Tuesday 25 February 1902 · page 3

Particulars of the New York fire state that half an hour after the flames were discovered the gunpowder magazine exploded together with an immense number…

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The Fire at Mr. P. Fitz- Gerald’s. Practical Sympathy

Leader · Tuesday 25 February 1902 · page 2

Pursuant to advertisement a meeting was held in the Upper Australian Hall yesterday afternoon to take into consideration the best means of extending…

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The New York Fire. Tremendous Excitement. Bullets Flying in all Directions. LONDON, Sunday Afternoon

National Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1902 · page 3

Half an hour after the fire was discovered in the armory of the 71st Regiment, New York, the gunpowder magazine exploded amid a scene of…

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Bush Fires Near Sydney. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 26 February 1902 · page 3

Several bush fires were reported to-day. One at Manly destroyed 30 acres of bush, and another at Willoughby consumed twelve acres. A…

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