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

Fires & bushfires, 1912

904 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 6 of 46

Again, Our Fire Fighters!

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 1 February 1912 · page 2

Some day, but when it cannot be said just now, the city is to be set up with a brand new turbine engine, which is to take the place of the old machine…

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At the Revolver's Point Threat to Liberal Members. Must Repeal Fire Brigades Act. Alderman Webb Angry

National Advocate · Thursday 1 February 1912 · page 5

Unless Mr. Wade and Mr. Miller declare that they will work for the repeal of the Fire Brigades Act, they will have the opposition of Alderman…

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"One of the Worst." the Fire Brigades Act. and Treatment of Bathurst. the Council's Protest. Ald. Webb's Fighting Speech

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 1 February 1912 · page 2

The condition of the local fire brigade was the subject of an interesting and warm discussion at the Municipal Council meeting last night…

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Fire in a Cathedral. Women Killed in the Crush. New York

The Bathurst Times · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 3

A tragic fire is reported from Montreal. (Canada) during the celebration of a wedding at a cathedral in that City An outbreak of fire occurring, a…

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Fire Brigades Act Most Disgraceful and Worst Administartion. Late Government Condemned. Messrs. Wade and Miller Threatened. Ald. Webb's Violent Outburst

National Advocate · Friday 2 February 1912 · page 3

Mr. Z. C. Barry, secretary of the Board of Fire Commisioners, wrote to Wednesday nights meeting of the Bathurst Council, stating that it was…

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Big Bush Fires. Damage Around Adelaide. Adelaide

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 6

The fires which started on Wednesday in the hills east of Adelaide have developed considerably in force and extent. At present it is difficult to gauge the…

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Fire at Duramana. School Burned Down

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 2

The public school building at Durarmana, about nine miles out of Bathurst, was totally destroyed by fire on Thursday' night…

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Threatened by Fire Madame Melba Assists Firemen. Melbourne

National Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1912 · page 6

Madame Melba, who is on a visit at Banool, near Yarra. Glen, had an exciting experience yesterday when the house was threatened with…

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The Bush Fires. How Did They Originate. Police Court Cases

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 5 February 1912 · page 1

Henry Watson was charged at the Mudgee Police Court on Friday with leaving a fire alight in the open air; and Herbert Marsh, with…

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Fire at Manly. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 5 February 1912 · page 3

A fire broke out in the grounds of the Cardinal's Palace at Manly to-day, and destroyed about four acres of grass and a summer house…

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Fire at Duramana. School Burned Down

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 5 February 1912 · page 3

The public school building at Duramana, about nine miles out of Bathurst, was totally destroyed by fire on Thursday night. Flames were seen issuing from the…

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Fire at Cardina's Palace SYDNEY

National Advocate · Monday 5 February 1912 · page 5

A fire occurred at 2.15 this afternoon ill the grounds attached to the Cardinal's Palace, at Manly. Four acres and a summer house were burnt…

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Victorian Hush Fires. Many Settler Suffer. Great Loss of Stock. Melbourne

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 5 February 1912 · page 3

Devastating bush fires continue in Victoria. Many settler have surfered severely. Hundreds of sheep were burned…

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General News Biggest Bargains at Edgley's Sale. The Duramana Fire

National Advocate · Monday 5 February 1912 · page 2

The origin of the Duramana fire is still enshrouded in mystery. Not only the school, but the whole of its con[?]ts wore destroyed…

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Costumes and Blouses, half values at Edgley's. The Duramana Fire

The Bathurst Times · Monday 5 February 1912 · page 2

Our Duramana correspondent states the outbreak in the public school is believed to have been caused by sparrows carrying to their nest, under the…

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"Spreading Like Fire."

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 6 February 1912 · page 2

The strike is spreading like fire. Unionists to the number of 14,000 from the Gulf of Carpentaria to Bundaberg have downed tools…

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Fire near Cricket Ground

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 6 February 1912 · page 2

A mild fire alarm was raised neer the Cricket Ground yesterday, when flames were seen arising from a veran-dah of a cottage occupied by Miss…

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Airly. Serious Bush Fires

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 7 February 1912 · page 3

Droughty conditions prevail here and the discomfort has been greatly increased by a number, of bush-fires. For the past week the fires have been spreading and at last…

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On the Mountains. Heat and Bush Fires. Dawson

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 7 February 1912 · page 2

Sunday broke hot and dry. Later in the afternoon heavy clouds came up, with every appearance of rain, but not a drop fell. This morning exactly the same…

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Ride for Life. Bush Fire Incident. Two Women's Hazardous Task. Adelaide

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 7 February 1912 · page 2

Several thrilling incidents were experienced in the hills during the prevalence of the bush fires which are, fortunately, now under control…

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