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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 8 of 20

Leaderettes. Fire Brigade Social

Leader · Monday 27 April 1903 · page 2

We are requested to announce that a Fire Brigade social will be held tonight in the Oddfellows’ -Hall, in aid of the brigade’s funds, with a view to…

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Fire

Leader · Tuesday 28 April 1903 · page 2

Early yesterday morning the clanging of tho fire bell notified startled residents that there was a conflagration in Moulder street at the residence…

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Fire Brigade Social

Leader · Tuesday 28 April 1903 · page 2

A social under the auspices of the Orange Fire Brigade was held last night, and was a pronounced success from every point of view. Fully 130…

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Fire at Armidale. Armidale

National Advocate · Tuesday 28 April 1903 · page 2

A fire occurred here at C. Dunkin'e bakery shop. The bakehouse was gutted and about 300 leaves were destroyed, besides a quantity of flour…

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Fire at Medlow. a Residence Destroyed

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 28 April 1903 · page 3

A fire at Medlow has been rather an unknown thing up to the present, but last week Mr. John Cliff's residence was burnt clean out, without saving anything, barring two or three articles. It seems…

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Fire in Sydney. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 29 April 1903 · page 3

A four-roomed cottage in 66 Albion street occupied by Maurice Mountain, together with its contents, was severely damaged by fire this evening…

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The Eurunderee Fire

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 30 April 1903 · page 11

Wide expressions of sympathy have been offered to Mr, and Sirs. Muller, of Eurunderee, whoso home was burned down on Friday evening…

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Great Forest Fire. London

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Thursday 30 April 1903 · page 3

A great forcast fire has occurred in Wisconsin, American, by which the town of Kimball was destroyed…

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American Forest Fire. LONDON, Wednesday Afternoon

National Advocate · Friday 1 May 1903 · page 3

A huge forest fire has destroyed the town of Kemball, in Winconsin, United States. Millions of feet of timber were also consumed…

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Great Forest Fire in America. London

Leader · Friday 1 May 1903 · page 3

A great forest fire has occurred in the State of Wisconsin. The town of Kimball was destroyed, also millions of feet of timber…

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Fire in East Orange

Leader · Monday 4 May 1903 · page 2

On Saturday night about 830 the crowds in the-street were excited by the pealing of the fire ball, and hastily obtained advice indicated East Orange…

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Fire at Newtown. Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 5 May 1903 · page 3

A fire occurred about 4 30 p.m. to- day at 190 King street, Newtown, in a shop occupied by W. Turner, chemist. The shop, together with its contents,…

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The Fire Brigade and East Orange

Leader · Tuesday 5 May 1903 · page 2

The relationship of East Orange to the Orange Ftre Brigade is likely to claim attention in the near future, as to whether the Orange Brigade is…

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Fire in Ottawa. 1000 People Homeless. London

Leader · Tuesday 12 May 1903 · page 3

Three hundred houses have been burnt at Ottawa. The damage is estimated at one and a-half million dollars. One thousand people are…

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The Late Fire at Eurunderee

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 14 May 1903 · page 11

The meeting which was to have been held at Eurunderee on Monday night last, for the purpose of devising a means of showing practical sympathy…

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Fire at Mr J. K Williamson’s

Leader · Tuesday 19 May 1903 · page 2

Last night Mr Williamson’s dental compartments attached to “Cambridge Ville,” Anson-street, suffered extensively from an outbreak of fire. At…

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Fire in Sydney Harbor. Steam Launch Destroyed Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 20 May 1903 · page 2

The valuable new steam launch, Lona, the property of Mr. H. C. Dangar, M.L.C., was destroyed early this morning, and foundered in…

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Fire

The Gulgong Advertiser · Thursday 21 May 1903 · page 2

An amusing incident occurred in a suburb of. the Metropolis a week or two since. About 1 o’clock in the morning the fire bell was rung…

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Fire at Manilla. LONDON

Bathurst Free Press and Mining Journal · Friday 22 May 1903 · page 3

A great fire has occurred at Manilla destroying 2000 native dwellings. 8000 persons were rendered homeless…

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Terrible Fire in Manila. LONDON Thursday Afternoon

National Advocate · Saturday 23 May 1903 · page 3

A disastrous and most extensive fire has occured at Manila in the Philippines, Upwards of 2000 native houses were destroyed and 28,000…

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