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

Fires & bushfires, 1908

298 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 10 of 15

Fire at Mount David

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 27 July 1908 · page 3

As the afternoon shift were returning from work at midnight on Friday, a fire was discovered in a cottage owned and occupied [?] Mr. Geo. Smith. Two rooms, with their…

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Mob Try Train Wrecking. the Soldiers Fire. London, Later

Leader · Monday 27 July 1908 · page 2

The mob in Bombay attempted to wreck the Curry Road railway station. A train was held up, and the magis. rate and police were stoned…

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Fire on a Wharf

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 3 August 1908 · page 3

A fire was discovered on the Howard Smith Company's wharf early this morning. Four or live tons of chaff were destroyed before the fire was extinguished…

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Bathurst Fire Brigade

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 August 1908 · page 2

The members of the Bathurst Fire Brigade Board, who are Messrs. F. B. Kenny (Chairman) and J. J. Copeman, made their animal inspection of the Bathurst Fire…

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Fire at Campbelltown CAMPBELLTOWN

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 August 1908 · page 2

A disastrous fire occurred yesterday at Mr. W. Wisbey's drapery and mercery shop at the corner of Queen and Elizabeth streets. The stock was…

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Fire on a Wharf SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 4 August 1908 · page 2

A large stack of chaff on Messrs. Howard, Smith and Coy's wharf, Sussex street, caught fire this morning. Four or five tons were destroyed…

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The British Columbia Fires. : Further Particulars. London

Leader · Thursday 6 August 1908 · page 2

Further details of the fires in Bristish Columbia state that on Saturday morning the fire appeared on the crest of the mountains west of Fernle,…

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Great Oil Fires in Mexico. a Terrific Explosion. London

Leader · Thursday 6 August 1908 · page 2

Great oil fires have occurred at Tampico, Mexico, by which millions of gallons of oil were burnt, The fres culminated in one terrific…

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The World The British Columbia Fire LONDON

National Advocate · Thursday 6 August 1908 · page 3

On Saturday morning, a [?]re appeared on the crest of the mountains west of Fernie, British Columbia. It ran downwards enwrapping the town, with…

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The British Columbia Bush Fires. Relief Funds Being Subscribed. London

Leader · Friday 7 August 1908 · page 3

The whole of the Kootenay country, British Columbia, away from the railway line, is seething with flames. The ruins of Fernie are smoulder…

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A Revolting Allegation Child Thrown on a Fire Body Afterwards Given to Pigs Auckland

National Advocate · Friday 7 August 1908 · page 2

A Maori named Hoketa and his wife have been arrested at Whangerei on a charge of murdering their infant son, aged 18 months. It is alleged…

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Designs in Fire

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 10 August 1908 · page 3

The art of decorating cities is a fairly well established one. When it comes to devices, there is really very little left to originality, simply because so many…

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Fires Still Raging in British Columbia. London

Leader · Monday 10 August 1908 · page 2

The fires are still raging in. the mountains and the Kootenay Valley, British Columbia, but the towns of Michel and Hosmer are safe…

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Big Fire in Germany. London

Leader · Monday 10 August 1908 · page 2

A fire at Donaueschingen, Germany. destroyed 150 houses. Two thousand persons are homeless, and there is m[?] distress…

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Fire Brigade Social

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 August 1908 · page 2

The annual social in connection with the Bathurst Fire Brigade will take place in the Masonic Hall to-night…

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Fire Brigade Social

National Advocate · Friday 14 August 1908 · page 2

The annual social in aid of the Bathurst Fire Brigade, which was held in the Masonic Hall on Wednesday night was yory successful. The attendance of dancers was…

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Heavy Rain in Canada. Bush Fires Extinguished. London

Leader · Monday 17 August 1908 · page 2

Heavy rains have fallen in Canada. extinguishing the fearful forest fires which have of late been raging in the K[?]lanay [?]ey…

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Fire at East Orange

Leader · Monday 17 August 1908 · page 2

A[?] half-past five o’clock yesterday [?]ing residents near the fire station were aroused from their intentional long Sunday morning sleep…

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Fire at Orange ORANGE

National Advocate · Monday 17 August 1908 · page 2

A fire occurred at 4 o'clock this morning at the residence of Madame Burzand, East Orange. The stable, outhouses, and storeroom were burnt…

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Terrible Fire in Turkey. Half Used Destroyed. London

Leader · Monday 17 August 1908 · page 2

Half of the town of Uskub, Turkes. has been destroyed by fire. The damage, is estimated at £300,000…

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