Burnt Out at Capertee Valley
Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 3 March 1903 · page 2
On Sunday, 15th February, Mr. Henry Lark, of Capertee Valley, had the misfortune to be burnt out completely. The fire occurred whilst the family were away at church at Glen Alice; nothing being…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Big Fire at Halifax. LONDON
National Advocate · Tuesday 3 March 1903 · page 3
Also in Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal
Nineteen buildings at Halifax, Nova Scotia, have been burnt, the loss amounting to 250,000 dollars…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Forbes Fire. Forbes
National Advocate · Wednesday 4 March 1903 · page 2
The inquiry into the cause of the fire in tho Albion buildings was concluded to-day when an open verdict was returned. The jury added a rider…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at Springside
Leader · Friday 6 March 1903 · page 2
“Mr. M. Commins, of Springside, had the misfortune to have two of his hay states practically ruined by an outbreak of fire early on Wednesday…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at Grenfell. Narrow Escape of Inmates. Grenfell
National Advocate · Friday 6 March 1903 · page 3
At half-past three this morning the residence of Mr. J. F. Purdie, caught fire, the building, together with the valuable contents being destroyed…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fire at Newtown. Sydney
National Advocate · Tuesday 10 March 1903 · page 1
About five o'clock this morning a fire occurred at the premises occupied by the Bank of Australasia at Newtown. The flames were confined to a…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Big Fire at Bourke. Damage Estimated a £7000. BOURKE
National Advocate · Tuesday 10 March 1903 · page 2
A fire broke out yesterday in Mitchell-street in premises owned by Mr. A. V. Gow, general store-keeper. The first that was known of the fire…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →An Oil [?] in on Fire. LONDON
Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 11 March 1903 · page 3
A train containing tanks of oil parted asunder at New York, both portions again collided, and took fire. The flames enveloped hundreds of people and thirty were killed…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Beurke Fire. Further Particulars. Damage £10,000. BOURKE
Leader · Wednesday 11 March 1903 · page 2
A disastrous fire broke .out- in -Mitchell-street early on Sunday morning. The are started in premises occupied and owned by Mr. A. V. Gow, geners,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Temora Fire
Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 12 March 1903 · page 11
Temora reports a disastrous fire, the damage amounting to several thousands sterling. Among the premises destroyed was tho bicycle shop and factory…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Another American Disaster. an Oil Train Fires. Thirty Killed Forty Injured. London
Leader · Thursday 12 March 1903 · page 2
A terrible railway disaster is reported from Olean, in New York State, a train consisting chiefly of tanks of oil parted in the middle as…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at Torbane. Retorts Damaged
Lithgow Mercury · Friday 13 March 1903 · page 5
On Tuesday night about 8 o'clock the residents of this place were startled to hear the whistle blowing at the retorts signifying something was wrong. Upon investigation it was found that part of the side…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Destruction of Wool by Fire. Brewarrina
National Advocate · Friday 13 March 1903 · page 2
Word has been received that two trucks of wool, containing about 86 bales, which were attached to a train, caught fire at Compton Siding,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Big Blaze
Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 18 March 1903 · page 2
Information was received at Lithgrow on Monday that a couple of nights age the residents of the village of Torbane—a kerosene refining centre, on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at a Palace. London
Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 18 March 1903 · page 3
The Ameer of Afghanistan's palaoe was partially destroyed by fire…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Revolt at Portugal. Troops Fire on Mob. London
Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Wednesday 18 March 1903 · page 3
The residents of Coimbra (Portugal) revolted against the collection of rates. The troops were called oat and fired on the mob, killing eight…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fire at the Ameer's Palace. LONDON, Tuesday Afternoon
National Advocate · Thursday 19 March 1903 · page 3
A fire has taken place at the palace of the Ameer of Afghanistan, Great damage was done, but the main block of the building was saved…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →To-day's Telegram Fire in a Store. Narrow Escape of Inmates. Sydney
Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 19 March 1903 · page 3
Twist's grocery store in Surrey Hills, was destroyed by fire early this morning. The inmates had a narrow escape and were released in a half…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fire at a Grocery Store. Sydney
Leader · Friday 20 March 1903 · page 3
A fire at G. Twist’s grocery store, early this morning did considerable damage, and almost entirely destroying the contents of the shop…
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