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

Fires & bushfires, 1903

397 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 13 of 20

Fire

Leader · Thursday 6 August 1903 · page 2

An outbreak of fire [?]ured at the residence of Mr Geo. Bell, William, street East Orange, yesterday afternoon. Thanks to the exertions of…

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The Airly Fire

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 August 1903 · page 11

Mr. F. T. Moore, of Airly, writes: —"I read in the columns of this week's paper that my store at Airly was totally destroyed by fire, and that…

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Fire at Waratah Colliery Sydney

Leader · Friday 7 August 1903 · page 3

The outbreak of fire in a portion of the old workings of the Waratah Colliery is more serious than appeared yesterday…

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Fatal Fire in Melbourne Melbourne

Leader · Saturday 8 August 1903 · page 2

The residence of James Tozer, cabman, Ballarat, was destroyed by fire last night. Mrs Tozer, in rescuing her daughter, aged 4, who was…

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An Alarm of Fire

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 10 August 1903 · page 2

Shortly before 11 a.m. this morning the clang of the the bell caused the usual excitement, and hatless and coatless people were running about,…

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Train on Fire. LONDON, Friday Afternoon

National Advocate · Monday 10 August 1903 · page 3

A serious fire broke out on a train on the Great Western Railway which was conveying Lord Falmouth's household to his country seat…

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Destructive Fire. London, Monday

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Tuesday 11 August 1903 · page 3

A destructive fire has occurred at Trouville, France. The casino was destroyed, causing indescribable panic amonmgst the gamblers…

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Orange News. Fire Brigade Social. Orange

National Advocate · Tuesday 11 August 1903 · page 2

To-night another of those delightful socials organised in aid of tho Fire Brigade was held in the Odd-fellows' Hall. As on previous…

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Leaderettes. Fire Brigade Social

Leader · Wednesday 12 August 1903 · page 2

The fourth social held under the management of the local Fire Brigade eventuated in the Oddfellows Hall on Monday night, and was a huge…

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Fire at a Gambling Hell. LONDON, Monday Afternoon

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 August 1903 · page 3

A fire having broken out suddenly at a casino in Trouville, France, an indescribable panic ensued, the gamblers both men and women, rushing pell…

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Fearful Railway Catastrophe. Trains on Fire Underground. Eighty Deaths Reported. London, Tuesday. 12.25 p.m

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 August 1903 · page 3

A fearful railway catastrophe is reported from Paris. From the meagre report received it appears that two trains caught fire in…

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Leaderettes. FIRE

Leader · Thursday 13 August 1903 · page 2

A fire occurred in East Orange early yesterday morning in an unfinished four-roomed house being erected J Mr J Meher in McLacblan-street…

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Cable News. the Paris Tunnel Fire. 100 Deaths. Heart-rending Soenes. London

Leader · Thursday 13 August 1903 · page 3

In connection with the two trains which caught fire on-an underground railway in Paris, later news says the fire originated in an electric…

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Trains on Fire

Molong Argus · Friday 14 August 1903 · page 6

A TERRIBLE railway disaster is reported from Paris. Two trains caught fire in an underground railway, and over 80 deaths have occurred. Further particulars are…

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The Fire Brigade

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 14 August 1903 · page 4

The members of the local fire brigade continue to show great interest in it, and the two practices held each week are well attended. Mr. Kelly Bruton is captain,…

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Fire at Mosman. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 14 August 1903 · page 3

A fire occurred about 5 o'clock this afternoon in a six roomed weather board cottage in Violet Street, Mosman, occupied by Joseph Vizer…

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Telegrams. Sydney, Friday. a Ship on Fire. Rats Blamed

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 14 August 1903 · page 4

A fire broke out early this morning on the ship Earl Dunmore, in the harbour. It quickly gained firm hold and spread with great rapidity. Notwithstanding that there…

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To-Day's Telegrams. Hotel Destroyed by Fire. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 14 August 1903 · page 3

Another big fire occurred near Sutherland, Cronulla Beach, by which on hotel was totally destroyed early this morning. The licensee (Davis), with his wife and servant,…

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Fire on a Ship. All Efforts to Extinguish Futile. Sydney

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 14 August 1903 · page 3

A fire broke out early this morning on the ship Earl Dunmore in the Harbor. The flames Quickly gained a firm hold and spread with alarming rapidity, notwithstanding a…

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Fire on Board Ship. SYDNEY

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Saturday 15 August 1903 · page 3

The flames were extinguished on the Earl Danmore late last night…

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