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

Fires & bushfires, 1905

411 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 3 of 21

The Fires at Carcoar. Peculiar Incident. Carcoar

National Advocate · Friday 6 January 1905 · page 2

As a result of the thunderstorms and heavy rain, the bush fires are new practically extinguished. The damage caused by fires in this district…

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Haystack on Fire at Perth

National Advocate · Friday 6 January 1905 · page 2

A baystack, (belonging to Mr. S. H. Croaker, of German's Hill), standing close to the residence of Mr. Geo. Pratley, at Perth caught fire about 8.45 last night…

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Relief to the Fire Sufferers

Leader · Friday 6 January 1905 · page 2

At a meeting at the City Town Hall yesterday on Wednesday to initiate a Citizens’ Fund in aid of the Sufferers by the fires,…

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The Fire Brigade and Its Engine

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 6 January 1905 · page 4

It was noticeable yesterday that after the fire bell rang considerable delay occurred before the engine could be got away. This was not the fault of the men,…

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Our Fire Brigade. To the Editor

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 6 January 1905 · page 4

Sir,--Our fire brigade has done good service in saving valuable property this week, for if it had not arrived in the nick of time all the efforts could not have saved…

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Another Outbreak. Fire at Oakey Park

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 6 January 1905 · page 4

Soon after the midday passenger train passed through Oakay Park yesterday a small fire was noticed in the grass on the railway bank opposite Mr. It. Hay's…

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The Water Service in Hill-street. Troubles of the Residents. the Danger From Fire

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 6 January 1905 · page 6

During the past three or four years the intermittent water service which has obtained in Hill and upper Esk streets has been the subject of much complaint and…

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The Fire Near Cooerwull House. Mr. J. L. Brown's Theory. the Worst Period in Fifty Years

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 6 January 1905 · page 4

In reference to the fire near Cooerwull House, which started on Sunday afternoon about half-past one, we are informed that Mrs. Brown first noticed a column of…

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Bush Fires. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 7 January 1905 · page 2

The State Premier (Mr. J. H. Carruthers) to-day received the following cable from the Mayor of Wellinton (New Zealand):—"Deeply sympathise…

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Bush Fires. a Scarred and Blackened State

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 7 January 1905 · page 5

COINCIDENT with the heat wave terrific bush fires broke out in this State on Friday last and have raged with dire and devastating effect ever since. During that time millions…

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The Distress From Fires. Sydney

Leader · Saturday 7 January 1905 · page 5

Advices from parts of the country show that relief will not be required. Additional subscriptions hare been received to the Lord Mayor's Fund…

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A Journey Through Fire

Leader · Saturday 7 January 1905 · page 2

Mr. C. Williams, junr., of Lucknow, accompanied by Miss J. Murray, of Burnt Yards, had a most trying experience while journeying…

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Fire at a Furniture Warehouse. Melbourne

National Advocate · Saturday 7 January 1905 · page 3

A big fire occured on the premises of W. Scott, furniture warehouseman, Quaeosbury-street, Melbourne, to-day. The damage is extensive…

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Through the Fire Area

Leader · Monday 9 January 1905 · page 2

Leaving Forest Reefs the traces of the fire are first encountered about a mile and a half from the Reefs on the Flyer’s Creek Road…

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Fire at Brad[?]rdine Paddocks

National Advocate · Monday 9 January 1905 · page 2

There was a small fire on the Bradwardine paddocks yesterday, caused, it is supposed, by the careless use of matches by some boys fishing in the vicinity. After…

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The Weather and the Fires. All Danger not Yet Passed

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 9 January 1905 · page 2

There has been no rain since our last issue, but weather conditions have not been too trying. The rain which fell on Wednesday…

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Fire Brigade Demonstration. Preparation at Forbes. Forbes

National Advocate · Monday 9 January 1905 · page 1

The United Fire Brigades demonstration, which is to be held here on the 30th and 31st insta, promises to be one of the most successful functions…

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Telegraphic News. Fire at a Furniture Warehouse. Melbourne

Leader · Monday 9 January 1905 · page 3

An exhaustive fire. occurred on the premises of W. Skolt, furniture warehouseman. Queenberry-street, North Melbourne. Great damage…

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The Fire Fired at the Forest. a Brave Battle Fought. an Account of the Damage Done

Leader · Monday 9 January 1905 · page 2

There were fires and rumours of fires in the country round the reefs for a week prior to the visitation, which has left so many places…

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More Bush Fires

Leader · Tuesday 10 January 1905 · page 4

A big fire was raging near Bellpage on Saturday and Sunday. Grave fears were entertained that it would spread and do great damage, but…

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