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

Fires & bushfires, 1911

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News by Telegraph Burglars Cause a Fire a Temora Blaze. Extensive Damage. Temora

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 15 August 1911 · page 2

Mr. W. Nixon's stationery and fancy goods premises and contents were totally destroyed by fire at about midnight. The outbreak is attributed to…

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Disastrous Fires. London

Leader · Tuesday 15 August 1911 · page 1

Two enormous tires occurred in Russia. An outbreak in the town of Ko[?]troma spread rapidly. Three hundred houses were destroyed, and…

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Disastrous fire at Temora. Considerable Damage. Temora

National Advocate · Tuesday 15 August 1911 · page 3

A disastrous fire occurred at Mr. Nixon's pastry and fancy goods premises, at midnight. The sum of £150 was found intact in the safe…

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Motor Car on Fire Forbes Man's Loss. Forbes

National Advocate · Wednesday 16 August 1911 · page 4

A motor-car, owned by George Ablett, caught fire this morning whilst the owner was filling the petrol tank. Damage to the extent of £100 was…

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Entirely now programme, at West's, Thursday. Burlington Pictures, to-night. The Fire Chief's Daughter

National Advocate · Saturday 19 August 1911 · page 4

The above is the title of a splendid star drama to be shown at the Burlington to-night. It is a subject well worth seeing; as is also another…

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The Fire Chief's Daughter

National Advocate · Monday 21 August 1911 · page 2

The Burlington Picture Company had a good house on Saturday night, to witness the new programme. The star drama, "The Fire Chief's…

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Fire in the South. House Gutted. Nowra

The Bathurst Times · Monday 21 August 1911 · page 4

A large house, the property of Mr. J. Campbell, of Terara, was completely gutted by fire last night at 8 o'clock. The house was occupied by…

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Troops Fire Two Persons Killed, Explosion of Powder. Fatalities and Casualties. London

National Advocate · Monday 21 August 1911 · page 2

As a train was entering Llanally yesterday, a mob standing on the slopes, beside the track, stoned the police and soldiers guarding the line,…

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A Disastrous Fire. Mullumbimby

Leader · Tuesday 22 August 1911 · page 3

A disastrous fire broke out at Mullumbimby on Monday. Seven business places were destroyed and the loss is estimated at £8,000…

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Big German Fire. [?]200,000 Damage. Berlin

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 23 August 1911 · page 3

The Oper cycle and sewing machine factory at Ruesselfheim (Hease) has been burned down…

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A Fatal Fire. Girl Burned to Death. Emmaville

National Advocate · Thursday 24 August 1911 · page 3

A fire occurred last night, by which Mr. J. Smith's residence was destroyed. A little girl, six years of age, was burned to death. Nothing was…

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Nearly Burnt Out Fire at Judge Heydon's Residence. Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 28 August 1911 · page 2

A fire occurred at Judge Heydon's residence, Darling Point, last night. Two rooms were damaged by fire and water, and others by smoke and…

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Forest Fires

The Bathurst Times · Monday 28 August 1911 · page 2

ST. JOHNS (Newfoundland), Sunday. Immense forest fires are threatening the pulp mills in the Exploit River district…

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Fire at Weston. Damage Estimated at £1500. Kukki, Kurri

The Bathurst Times · Monday 28 August 1911 · page 1

A general store at Weston, occupied by Mr. F. Sivewright, was gutted by fire about 2 o'clock this morning, and the stock, which was valued at about…

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Immense Forest Fire. Narrow Escape of Pulp Mills. St. John's (Newfoundland)

National Advocate · Monday 28 August 1911 · page 2

An immense forest fire is threatening the pulp mills in the Exploit River district. The workmen employed at the Harmsworth Mills are fighting…

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800 Buildings Destroyed by Fire. to Persons Perish. Constantinople

National Advocate · Tuesday 29 August 1911 · page 3

An accidental fire destroyed 800 buildings at Aidin, in Asia Minor. Ten persons perished in the flames…

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Mysterious Fire Blaze at Eclinton. £400 Damage. Origin Unknown

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 30 August 1911 · page 2

A mysterious fire startled the quiet township of Eglinton, five miles out of Bathurst, between 10 and 11 o'clock on Monday night…

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Blaze at Eglinton Chinaman's Heavy Loss. Damage Estimated at £400

National Advocate · Wednesday 30 August 1911 · page 2

A large shed, containing ,£300 worth of tobacco, a bicycle, a cart, and other articles, belonging to a Chinaman named Se Fong, was completely…

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Telegrams. Disastrous Fire Narrowly Averted. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 30 August 1911 · page 2

What might have been a disastrous are was averted by promptitude and a systematic method adopted by the [?] and cadets at the Royal…

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Fire Near Condobolin Inmates' Narrow Escape. Condobolin

National Advocate · Wednesday 30 August 1911 · page 1

A fire at Potter's mine, four miles from town, destroyed a cottage and all the tents, to the value of /250, early on Saturday morning. The…

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