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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 12 of 15

Fire at Burraga BURRAGA

National Advocate · Friday 2 October 1908 · page 2

A fire broke out at 10 o'clock last night in a shop occupied by Mr. J. F. Trathen. A large number of men and women turned out to prevent the flames from spreading to…

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Fire at Burraga. Shop and Contents Destroyed. Burraga, Thursday Morning

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 2 October 1908 · page 4

While away at Buckburraga Station, Mr. J. F. Trathen's shop and contents were completely destroyed by fire. SLight damage was done to the Burraga Hotel…

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TELEGRAMS. Fire in Kent-street A Woman Severely Burnt. Sydney

Leader · Monday 5 October 1908 · page 2

Lert night flames were noticed issuing from a house In Kent-street, occupied by Mrs. Emily Lambourne, widow, aged 50…

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The Fire at Burraga. Shop and Contents Gutted. Narrow Escape of the Town

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 5 October 1908 · page 2

The usual quietness of Burraga township was disturbed on Wednesday night, a little after ten, by the cry of fire. The scene of the conflagration was the…

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Fire Brigade Board

Leader · Thursday 8 October 1908 · page 2

The quarterly meeting of the Orange Fire Brigade Board was held at the Town Hall yesterday afternoon, when there were present the Mayor (Ald…

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The Burraga Fire

National Advocate · Thursday 8 October 1908 · page 2

Our Burraga correspondent wires that at the inquest into the circumstances surrounding the fire at Mr. Trathen's store, an open verdict was returned. The inquiry…

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The Cretan National Fire Movement Becomes Constitutional London

National Advocate · Friday 9 October 1908 · page 3

The Cretan revolution has developed with striking rapidity. Canea, perhaps the principal town, was early yesterday bedecked with Greek flags ; then…

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Serious Fire Narrowly Averted

Leader · Saturday 10 October 1908 · page 4

An outbreak of fire occurred at the residence of Mrs. Great, near the Oddfollows’ Hall, Sale-Street, late on Thursday night. A masonic banquet…

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Fire in the City. Shirt Factory Attacked. Other Premises Damaged. Sydney

Leader · Monday 12 October 1908 · page 2

A fire broke out in the premises of F Boles, shirt manufacturer. Market-street. The flames secured a good hold. After an hour’s work, the…

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The Balkan Crisis Austria Warns Servia. Not to Play with Fire. London

Leader · Monday 12 October 1908 · page 2

The situation in the Balkans is very gloomy. The Servian reservists have been ordered to join the colors on Sunday. Servian troops are guarding…

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Reel for the Fire Brigade

National Advocate · Tuesday 13 October 1908 · page 2

The Bathurst Fire Brigade has long been in need of a reel as a part of its equipment, and with a view to the supply of this want the city is being canvassed for subscriptions…

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Gingkin. Damage by Bush Fires

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 14 October 1908 · page 4

There was quite a plethora of bushfires here this week. Fires were raging in the vicinity of Gingkin. Chatham Valley, Tuglow, and near the Bony Yards…

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Serious Fire Averted

Leader · Wednesday 14 October 1908 · page 2

A serious fire was narrowly averted last night in the centre of the town. At 1.30 Constable McKenzie, Who was on duty in Anson-street, noticed…

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Fire at Newcastle. Much Damage Done. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 14 October 1908 · page 2

A fire broke out this morning Messrs Ireland and Co’s bonded stores, Newcastle. Considerable damage was done to the top floor, where…

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The Summer-st. Fire

Leader · Thursday 15 October 1908 · page 2

With reference to the fire at Messrs Lopez and Co., and which we reported in yesterday’s issue, the Messrs Lope estimate-the damage at £30. The…

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Fire in Wyalong. Good Work by Brigade. Nearly a Big Blaze. Sydney

Leader · Friday 16 October 1908 · page 2

A disastrous fire occurred at West Wyalong this morning. Two buildings in the main street, occupied by W. Travers, and the Meadowbank…

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Fire at Wyalong WYALONG

National Advocate · Friday 16 October 1908 · page 3

At half-past 4 this morning, two buildings occupied by W. Travers, fishmonger, and the Meadow Bank Implement Coy were totally destroyed…

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Fire at Orange

National Advocate · Saturday 17 October 1908 · page 4

Constable McKenzie, while on duty at Orange at 1.30 on Wednesday morning, noticed flames issuing from aa outbuilding at the bank of Lopez Bros' oyster saloon in…

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American Forest Fires Women and Children Abandoned London

National Advocate · Monday 19 October 1908 · page 3

Forest fires destroyed railway cu[?]verts and derailed a train loaded with fugitives from Metz, Michigan State. The wreckage, piles and railway sleepers…

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Fearful Railway Fatality. Forest Fires Wreck a Train. Victims Baked and Boiled. London

Leader · Monday 19 October 1908 · page 2

Forest fires destroyed a railway culvert, and a train load of fugitives from Metz, Michigan; (U.S.A.) was wrecked…

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