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

Fires & bushfires, 1906

305 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 14 of 16

Fire at Sea. Between Auckland and Gisborne. 300 Tons of Cargo Damaged. Auckland

Leader · Friday 19 October 1906 · page 2

While the Union' Coy.'s steamer Turawera was between Gisborne and Auckland last night, a fire was discovered by dense smoke rushing up…

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The Fire Fiend

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 20 October 1906 · page 3

AS an indication of what dangers are anticipated by landowners because of the prolific season, we notice that some show committees are offering prizes for the best machine with…

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Art Treasures Burnt. Fire at Milan Exhibition

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 20 October 1906 · page 8

The Building of Decorative Art at the Milan Exhibition was destroyed by fire on 3rd August, in consequence of a defect in the electric light wiring…

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Mount Lambie. Residence Destroyed by Fire

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 23 October 1906 · page 2

The residence of Mr. W. Dobble was completely destroyed by fire early on Sunday morning. Fortunately no lives were lost. Mr. Dobbie was away from home at the…

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Big Fire in Wellington Thirteen Premises Destroyed Enormous Damage. Wellington (N.Z.)

Leader · Tuesday 23 October 1906 · page 3

A disastrous fire broke out in the Auctioneering Company's Mart, Lamb ton Quay, Wellington, this morning', and did immense' damage. It raged…

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Disastrous Fire in Wellington (N Z) Seventeen Buildings Destroyed Estimated Loss £150,000 AUCKLAND

National Advocate · Tuesday 23 October 1906 · page 4

A disastrous fire broke out in the Auctioneers Coy's Mart at Lambton Quay, Wellington, at 3-30 this morning, Largely through the main water…

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The Fire Fiend

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 25 October 1906 · page 13

As an indication of what dangers are anticipated by landowners because of the prolific season, we notice that some show Committees are…

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The Surrey Hills Fire. a Verdict of Arson. Sydney

Leader · Friday 26 October 1906 · page 2

The Inquest on the fire at Surry Hills in connection with the premises occupied by a Chinaman named Sun Johnson, the proprietor of the…

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Fortescue's Bush Fire-fighter

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 27 October 1906 · page 6

The appalling calamities that have been occasioned by bush fires in Australia are a constant source of terror to the pastoralist; and as the summer…

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Fire Brigades Bill Its Withdrawal Contemplated Views of Captain Butcher

National Advocate · Saturday 27 October 1906 · page 2

Captain Butcher, officer in charge of the Bathurst Fire Brigade, who is in receipt of information from headquarters that the Colonial Secretary proposes to withdraw the…

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Big Fire in Paris. London, Thursday afternoon

Leader · Monday 29 October 1906 · page 2

A destructive fire occurred at the Darriquaud rifles manufactory in Paris. The damage is estimated at several…

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The Haversham Grange Takes Fire at Sea the Steamer Abandoned All on Board Saved London

National Advocate · Monday 29 October 1906 · page 3

Intelligence has been received of the loss of the steamer Haversham Grange. The vessel left Cape Verde on October 9th, and when 800 miles…

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Fire at the Rubbish Tip

National Advocate · Wednesday 7 November 1906 · page 2

Complaints having been made that a fire had been smouldering at the rubbish tip at the lower end of William Street for the past two or three days, Captain Butcher,…

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Alarm of Fire

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 November 1906 · page 10

The unusual sound in Mudgee of the fire bell ringing stirred the old town into sudden activity on Monday evening last. The brigade with a reel and…

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Fire at the Crown Brewery

National Advocate · Monday 12 November 1906 · page 2

About 11.15 p.m on Saturday the members of the Bathurst Fire Brigade were called out to attend a fire at Mr D J Fitz-patrick's Crown Brewery, Durham Street…

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A Melbourne Fire MELDONRNE

National Advocate · Monday 12 November 1906 · page 3

The drapery establishment of Dimelow and Garland in Melbourne, was burnt out last night. Nearly 100 hands have been thrown out of employment…

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Disastrous Fire at Richmond. Melbourne, Sunday

Leader · Monday 12 November 1906 · page 2

[?] disastrous fire occurred last night at Dimalow and Garland’s drapery establishment at Richmond (Vic.), whose business is one of the largest…

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A Sydney Shooting Case Man Fires in the Air Two Men Injured Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 12 November 1906 · page 2

Henry Jackson, a young man, was arrested last night and charged with shooting at Chas Moran and William O'Connor. From a statement made…

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Fire at Newcastle NEWCASTLE

National Advocate · Tuesday 13 November 1906 · page 4

A weatherboard cottage in Military Road, occupied by Charles McPherson and owned by Captain Alexander Millar, was totally destroyed by fire this morning. McPherson…

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Fire Brigades' Bill

Molong Argus · Friday 16 November 1906 · page 19

AT the Municipal Conference held at Bathurst last week the following motions relative to the above Bill were carried without discussion:—…

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