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

Fires & bushfires, 1909

583 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 5 of 30

Fire at Grafton.. Several Places Gutted. Damages £1000. Sydney

Leader · Friday 15 January 1909 · page 2

A disastrous fire occurred at Grafton this morning. The follwoing business places wore destroyed: Markham’s drapery, Young’s bakery,…

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Big Fire at Gratton. Several Business Premises Destroyed. Sydney

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Friday 15 January 1909 · page 3

A disastrous fire occurred at Grafton, on the Clarence River, this morning when the following business places were wholly, or partly destroyed :—Markham's…

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News by Telegraph Disastrous Fire. in Main Street of Cudal. Sydney

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Friday 15 January 1909 · page 3

A disastrous fire is reported to have occurred at Cudal near Orange this morning, when the premises occupied by C. Moon, comprising billiard-room…

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The Cudal Fire

Leader · Saturday 16 January 1909 · page 2

In addition to the premises occupied by Mr. C. Moon, comprising billiard room, shop and residence, which were completely gutted, the names…

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Fire at Geelong Melbourne

National Advocate · Saturday 16 January 1909 · page 4

The residence of Mr J Hilton, of Trpro and Hilton, bacon curers, of Geelong together with contents, was destroyed early this morning…

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Disastrous Fire at Lismore. Racehorse Clarion Destroyed Sydney

Leader · Saturday 16 January 1909 · page 2

In the fire which destroyed the stables at Tuncester, near Lismore, the race horse Clarion, and a Nobleman colt perished…

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The Blayney Fire

Leader · Monday 18 January 1909 · page 4

The enquiry into the recent fire at Blayney that has been postponed so often is to take place on Wednesday next…

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Fire in Sydney Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 18 January 1909 · page 2

The second floor or a there [?]totied building in George-street occupied by Brenkwell, picture frame maker, was gutted by fire early this morning…

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A Homestead Burned. Fire Started in a Paddock. Melbourne

Leader · Monday 18 January 1909 · page 2

A homestead on Weena Station, between Kilmore and Wallan, the property of Mr.' E. Cozens, together with 100 tons of hay, was totally destroyed…

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The Fire Fiend Again. An Outbreak in a Boarding House. Good Work by the Brigade. Misdirected Sympathy

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 18 January 1909 · page 2

As on all similar occasions, when the clang of the fire-bell rang out on the still air last evening, awestruck and distracted people rushed…

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The Fire Brigade

Leader · Tuesday 19 January 1909 · page 3

The quarterly meeting of the Orange Fire Brigade Board was held hi log Town Hall yesterday afternoon. The Mayor (Aid. Wellington) presided…

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Fire in Queensland Town. Brisbane

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Tuesday 19 January 1909 · page 3

Five shops in Kent-street, Maryborough, were guited by fire this morning. Rain, and the absence of a breeze, alone saved the destruction of a large…

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Big Fire in Queensland. Brisbane

Leader · Tuesday 19 January 1909 · page 2

Five shops in Kent-street, Maryborough, were gutted by fire this morning. The rain and the absence of any wind save the destruction of an entire…

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Bush Fires

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 21 January 1909 · page 14

During the bush fires which raged recently in the Wilpinjong district, the whole of the fences of Mr. W. Carr's property were consumed and…

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The Blayney Fire

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Thursday 21 January 1909 · page 2

The inquest on the recent fire at Blayney was held yesterday before Mr. E. Marriott, P.M., Coroner for Orange District. Sub Inspector Banks…

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The Late Fire in Perry-St

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 21 January 1909 · page 15

Mr Rooke, adjuster for insurance companies, arrived in Mudgee yesterday morning for the purpose of fixing matters in connection with the late…

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The Blayney Fire an Open Verdict Blayney

National Advocate · Thursday 21 January 1909 · page 2

The inquii nto the recent fire at Blayney was conducted to-day by Mr. E. Marriott, P.M., of Orange. After voluminous evidence was taken the…

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The Blayney Fire CORONlAL Inquiry. Adjourned Till To-day

Leader · Thursday 21 January 1909 · page 2

An Inquiry Into the fire at Blayney on New Year’s morning was opened before Mr E. Marriott, P.M., at the Court House, Blayney, on Wednesday…

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Fire at Off Flats

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 22 January 1909 · page 4

On Monday night, or early on Tuesday Morning, a valuable stable and contents, the Property of Mr. W. Dewdell, sen., of Off Flats, were destroyed by fire. It is…

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The Blayney Fire. a Violent Explosion. the Inquest

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Friday 22 January 1909 · page 2

On Wednesday the inquest touching the fire which occurred at Blayney on New Year's Eve, was held before Mr. B. Marriottt, P.M., of Orange and…

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