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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 8 of 30

A Fatal Fire. A Woman the Victim

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 February 1909 · page 11

During a fire at the residence of James Loan, near Nathalia (V.), Mrs. Loan re-entered the premises to rescue some valuables which she had…

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Fire at Newnes

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 15 February 1909 · page 3

A miner named Crawford was unfortunate enough to have his camp, with the a hole contents, completely destroyed by fire on Thursday afternoon. Crawford is a…

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Fire at Forbes. Forbes

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 3

An unoccupied four-roomed house in Ferry-street, Forbes, the property of John Thomas, was destroyed by fire last night. The building was insured…

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Fire at Cowra. Cowra

National Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 2

A fire occurred here last night at about 8.30 o'clock when a weather—board building, situated in Redfern-street, was burnt to the ground. The…

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The Hampton Fire Powyer Committed for Trial Oberon

National Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 3

At the local police court yesterday, William Powyer was committed for trial at the Bathurst Quarter Sessions on March 2 on a charge of maliciously setting fire to a stable,…

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Mexican Theatre Fire End of Gala Performance London, Tuesday afternoon

National Advocate · Thursday 18 February 1909 · page 3

A gala performance was held in honor of the Governor in the theatre, Acapalco, Mexico. The audience numbered a thousand, including the…

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The Hampton Fire

National Advocate · Friday 19 February 1909 · page 2

At the Oberon police court in the case against William Powyer who was committed for trial on a charge of maliciously setting fire to a stable; the property of William…

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Fire at Maitl'nd. West Maitland

National Advocate · Friday 19 February 1909 · page 2

A fire early this morning des[?]oyed the out buildings of the Co-operative Co[?] store and garage and a valued car, belonging to Mr Brow dentist. Much damage was done…

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Fire at Maitland. £2000 DAMAGES. Newcastle

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Friday 19 February 1909 · page 3

A big fire occurred at West Maitland this morning in the buildings occupied by the Co-operative Company as a store, and which are contiguous…

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The World Mexican Theatre Fire Further Details London, Wednesday afternoon

National Advocate · Friday 19 February 1909 · page 3

All exits led to the facads in the Acapulco theatre, near the main entrance, thus causing a great loss of life when the roof fell…

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Disastrous Fire at Westmaitland. £2000 Worth of Damages. Sydney

Leader · Friday 19 February 1909 · page 2

There was a big fire at West Maitland this morning. Buildings occu[?]d by the Co-operative Company as store premises are contiguous to large…

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Fire At Forbes FOEBES

National Advocate · Saturday 20 February 1909 · page 3

A four roomed wodden dwelling house, situated in Merry Street, was destroyed by fire at about 1 o'clock this morning. The building, which was…

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An Albury Blaze. Occupants’ Narrow Escape. Sydney

Leader · Tuesday 23 February 1909 · page 2

A weatherboard cottage at Albury was burnt to the ground is [?]. The occupants had a narrow escape…

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A City Fire. Sydney, Monday night

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Tuesday 23 February 1909 · page 3

A fire, which at one point threatened to assume serious proportions, occurred at about 8 30 o'clock to-night at the warehouse premises of Hall and Gray,…

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Telegrams Fire in Sussex-street. Speedily Got Under. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 24 February 1909 · page 2

About half past eight to-night a fire occurred at the premises of hall and Gray, ship chandlers, Sussex-st. The brigade, anticipating a big job,…

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Fire Brigade Ambulance Class

National Advocate · Thursday 25 February 1909 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Fire Brigade Ambulance Class was held at the Fire Station on Tuesday evening. The Secretary reported a very successful past year and…

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Bathurst Fire Brigade Ambulance Class

The Bathurst Daily Argus · Thursday 25 February 1909 · page 2

The animal meeting of the Fire Brigade's Ambulance Class was held at the Fire Station on Tuesday evening. The secretary reported a very…

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Fire at Wellington Restaurant Destroyed. Splendid Work by Fireman. Wellington

Leader · Friday 26 February 1909 · page 2

Shortly after 2.30 a.m. this morning a fire broke out at an oyster saloon and restaurant, conducted by Mr J. Rodgers, or Percy-street. The…

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Fire at Cox's River. Incendiarism Alleged

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 1 March 1909 · page 3

Mr. John F. Lyell, of "Struthlone," Cox's River, writes Unit on Thursday his sheds and stable on Cox's River were [?]…

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Mine on Fire Auckland

National Advocate · Tuesday 2 March 1909 · page 2

The Westport Coal Coy's. Coal Mine at Millerton is on fire. Particulars as to the cause or the extant of the outbreak are unknown, but it is…

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