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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 13 of 15

Fire at Burraga

National Advocate · Tuesday 20 October 1908 · page 2

A weatherboard cottage at Bur[?]ge owned by J. Betde was destroyed by fire on Sunday morning. The cause of the fire is unknown. The place…

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Burraga. Another Fire

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 21 October 1908 · page 4

A four-roomed detached weatherboard cottage, owned by Mr. J. Bettles, was completely destroyed by fire on Sunday morning about four o'clock. The place has been…

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Fire in Broken Hill Mines. Poisonous Gases Deter Fire. Fighters. Origin of Fire Unknown. Sydney

Leader · Thursday 22 October 1908 · page 2

A fire was discovered in the underground workings of Block 14 Mine at Proken Hill this morning. The poisonous gases interfered…

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Another Disastrous Fire. Melbourne

Leader · Thursday 22 October 1908 · page 2

A disastrous fire occurred at Traralgow (Victoria. this morning and [?]stoyed four shops and a dwelling [?] The damage is estimated at…

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A Disastrous Fire. Melbourne

National Advocate · Thursday 22 October 1908 · page 2

A disastrous fire raged at Traralgon this morning, and destroyed four shops and dwelling house. The total damage is estimated at £2000, and is…

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Believed Fire Extinguished Married Man Missing. Sydney

Leader · Thursday 22 October 1908 · page 2

It is believed the fire in Block 14 Mine at Broken Hill has been extin[?]shed There is no smoke, but a large quantity of gas is still hanging…

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Fire at Broken Hill Outbreak in Block 14. Broken Hill

National Advocate · Thursday 22 October 1908 · page 2

The men employed at Block 14 mine discovered a fire in the underground workings this morning. The outbreak is believed to be of a serious character…

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Broken Hill Fire Fire-fighter's Body Recovered [?]Hill

National Advocate · Friday 23 October 1908 · page 3

It is now believed that the fire in Block 14 mine has been overcome. During the early part of last night, most of the firemen and other men…

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Fire in a Broken Hill Mine

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 23 October 1908 · page 4

A fire broke out above the 200ft level in Block 14 mine at Broken Hill. The fire is believed to be under control. Several men were overtaken by the fumes, and…

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Broken Hill Mine Fires. Body of Victim Recovered. Fell 100 FEET. Sydney

Leader · Friday 23 October 1908 · page 2

The body of William Eddy, one of the men who had been fighting the fire in Block 14 mine at Broken [?] and who has been missing since…

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Fire at Heddon Greta Wast Maitland

National Advocate · Saturday 24 October 1908 · page 4

A disastrous fire occurred at Pike and Some saw mills, Heddon Grets. early morning, The Kurri Kurri fire brig[?] were called out, and succeeded in…

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A Disastrous Fire. at West Maitland. Sydney

Leader · Saturday 24 October 1908 · page 2

A disastrous fire occurred at Pike and Sons, sawmills, Hedden Greta, West Maitland this morning. The engine and some machinery were…

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Fire in Sydney. Flames Quickly Extinguished Sydney

Leader · Saturday 24 October 1908 · page 2

A fire broke out on the roof of the Cambridge Hotel, Castlereagh and Market streets, this afternoon. The flames were soon extinguished, but…

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Fire at Parkes PARKES

National Advocate · Tuesday 27 October 1908 · page 2

A house, occupied by Mr. James Cooper and family, together with its contents, was burnt to the ground this morning. The origin of the fire is…

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Wagga Drill Hall Fire Coronial Inquiry Opened Insubordination Mentioned Wagga

National Advocate · Tuesday 27 October 1908 · page 2

A coronial inquiry was commenced to-day into the fire which destroyed the local drill hall on Thursday last. Major Warren, efficer of No. 3 Battery of…

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Fire in Melbourne. Wool and Skin Store Destroyed. Melbourne

Leader · Wednesday 28 October 1908 · page 2

A fire broke out in Messrs Oberon and Lindsay’s wool and skin store at Horsham this morning. The buildings and stock were…

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Miners' Wives to the Rescue. Fire on a Burraga Mine. Burraga

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 30 October 1908 · page 5

A fire that at one time had a most serious aspect occurred to-day on the Lloyd mine, which not only destroyed a large quality of mine timber. but threatened…

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Fire at Burraga Good Work by Women. Burraga

National Advocate · Saturday 31 October 1908 · page 6

A fire which took place yesterday at the Lloyd Company's mine destroyed a large Quantity of mine timber, and threatened or a time to destroy the office and stores…

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Actor’s Wig on Fire. Scene in Melbourne Theatre. Plucky Actress’ Presence of Mind. Melbourne

Leader · Monday 2 November 1908 · page 3

A sensational incident occurred at the Theatre Royal last night. While Mr .Joston Mervale and Miss Gunn were proceeding with the drawing…

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Invisible Fire Extinguisher

National Advocate · Thursday 5 November 1908 · page 2

A demonstration of the merits of the Invisible Fire Extinguisher is to be made at Mr J, W. Cookbaine's Royal Hotel to-night at 7.30. Mr. A. H. Thompson who will be…

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