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

Fires & bushfires, 1910

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A Disastrous Fire Bank and Shops Destroyed. Brisbane

The Bathurst Times · Monday 31 January 1910 · page 3

A disastrous fire occurred at Kingaron. Four shops, and the Commercial Bank, were destroyed…

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A Big fire One Hundred Thousand Pounds Damages. London, Sunday Afternoon

National Advocate · Tuesday 1 February 1910 · page 3

A fire which occurred on the premises of Messrs Morris and Sons, tobacco manufacturers, and spread to adjoining houses in High-street,…

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Fire Brigades Board

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 3 February 1910 · page 2

At the Council meeting last night, a letter was rend from the Town Clerk, Wagga, stating that his Council had nominated Alderman J. S. Withington…

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Big Fire at Rutherglen. Melbourne

Leader · Friday 4 February 1910 · page 4

One of the largest fires known at Rutherglen occurred yesterday. Several business places were destroyed. The damage is estimated at £10,000…

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The New Fire Brigades Act

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 5 February 1910 · page 13

At the Council meeting on Tuesday evening the question of nominating a country representative for election to the newly-established Fire Brigades…

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Big Fire in Melbourne MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Saturday 5 February 1910 · page 4

A fire at Rutherglen main street, caused damage which is estimated at £10,000. Shops occupied and owned. by Messrs. Ogilpin, F. Digby D…

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Disastrous Fire Near Horsham. Damage £15,000. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Monday 7 February 1910 · page 3

A disastrous fire occurred at Rainbow, near Horsham, most of the buildings in the town being destroyed. The damage is estimated at ,£15,000…

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Big Fire in Melbourne £15,000 Worth of Damage Melbourne

National Advocate · Monday 7 February 1910 · page 2

A disastrous tire occurred last night at Rainbow, near Horsham, which destroyed several shops and the local newspaper office…

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Fire at White Cliffs White Cliffs

National Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1910 · page 2

Another disastrous fire took place here on Saturday last, which destroyed several places in Johnson-street. The fire is supposed to have started…

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Cloncurry Destroyed. Town Swept by Fire. Damage £20,000. Brisbane

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 9 February 1910 · page 2

A terrible fire occurred at Cloncurry early this morning, the greater portion of the town being burned down. Eighteen stores and two hotels were…

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Big Fire at Cloncurry Nearly Two Blocks Destroyed. Enormous Damage Done. Brisbane

National Advocate · Wednesday 9 February 1910 · page 2

A big conflagration took place early this morning, at Cloncurry. Before the flames were extinguished, nearly two blocks were destroyed, including…

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A Fire

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 10 February 1910 · page 14

News was convoyed to town on Thursday last from Belar Creek that Mr. Goldfinch's home and contents were totally destroyed by fire. From…

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The Fire Board

Leader · Thursday 10 February 1910 · page 2

Alderman John S. Withington has been nominated by the Dubbo Municipality to represent them as the Country Representative in the new…

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Heroes in Fires

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 11 February 1910 · page 7

The full story of the dreadful fire in London reveals some instances of conspicuous heroism. In one case the heroism was su[?]ime. A cook passed his women…

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A Barque on Fire. Sydney

Leader · Friday 11 February 1910 · page 4

Shortly after nine this morning the barque Penryhn Castle, lying in Chow der Bay, near Bradley’s Head, was found to be on fire. Dense clouds of…

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Fire in Sydney Harbor. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 12 February 1910 · page 6

A fire occurred on the Penbyn Castle lying in the harbor this morning. The fire was not got under control until several pounds worth of damage…

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A Ship on Fire. Much Cargo Destroyed. a Fight with the Flames. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 12 February 1910 · page 2

A fire broke out on board the British barque Penrhyme Castle, which arrived on Wednesday night from London. The vessel was anchored off Chowder Bay…

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A Series of Fires. Blaze in Killarney. Four Shops Destroyed. Brisbane

The Bathurst Times · Monday 14 February 1910 · page 2

A destructive fire occurred at Killarney yesterday, four shops being destroyed. The post office was saved, but not before it was badly charred. For a…

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Big fire at Adelaide ADELAIDE

National Advocate · Monday 14 February 1910 · page 2

A big fire occurred this morning at Mr. ames Robins wholesale stores in Grenfell-street which caused several thousands of pounds worth of…

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The Fire Commission

Leader · Wednesday 16 February 1910 · page 2

Ald. Cracknell,. Mayor of West Malt land, was elected country representative on the Fire Brigades Board, and polled 26 vtoes. Aid. Withington…

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