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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 7 of 46

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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Fire Brigade Administration

Leader · Wednesday 7 February 1912 · page 2

Considerabel dis-statisfaction was expressed at the Orange Council meeting on Tuesday night, relative to the Fire Drigade administration, and an…

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Peculiar Cause of Fire. Bathurst

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 7 February 1912 · page 3

It is believed that the outbreak of fire which destroyed the Duramana public school was caused by sparrows carrying phosphorised pollard from a poisoned paddock…

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Swept with Flame. Big Fire in Constantinople. London

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 7 February 1912 · page 1

Constantinople has another big fire. The outbreak started in the Bayazif quarter, and for four hours that part of the city was threatened with…

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Bush Fires

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 February 1912 · page 17

The fire fiend has put in an appearance in the Dunedoo district. Several big conflagrations have occurred, and last week Mr. T…

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Fire. Stables Alight. Early Morning Blaze

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 8 February 1912 · page 3

The fire alarm sounded at about one o'clock this morning, and as a natural consequence of such an alarm, a goodly crowd congregated from all…

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Fires at Trundle

Leader · Thursday 8 February 1912 · page 2

On Saturday a chaffcutter and waggon owned by Bloomfield Bros. were destroyed by fire. Early on Monday morning a fire broks out in the…

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Tram Catches Fire. Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 8 February 1912 · page 3

A tram running in Elizabeth-street caught fire to-day, and portion of the, flooring and the electric insulator was destroyed. The outbreak was…

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A Bedroom Tragedy. Deadly Fire Fumes. London, Tuesday evening

National Advocate · Thursday 8 February 1912 · page 3

A man and his wife were found dead in bed at Harlow, and their five children were found in a critical condition. Fire fumes in the bedroom were…

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Fire in Bathurst Piper's Stables Destroyed. Brigade's Tardy Arrival

National Advocate · Thursday 8 February 1912 · page 2

Shortly after 12 o'clock this morning, a fire was discovered burning at the stables attached to the rear of the First Nugget Hotel, William-street…

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Blocked by Bush Fires. Fifty-six Hours in the Bush. a Trying Experience

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 February 1912 · page 4

Mr. Joseph Hope set out from Yerranderie via Mt. Werong and Porter's Retreat for Mount David on Saturday night last in anticipation of meeting his…

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Fire at Cobar

National Advocate · Friday 9 February 1912 · page 4

As the result of a fire at a summerhouse connected with Mr. James Connelly's refreshment shop at Cobar, about £50 worth of damage was done…

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Fire Brigade Administration

The Bathurst Times · Friday 9 February 1912 · page 2

Considerable dissatisfaction was ex­pressed at the last Orange Council meeting, relative to the Fire Brigade administration, and an unanimous…

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Big Blaze Township Wiped Out. Residents Homeless and Destitute. Walgett

National Advocate · Friday 9 February 1912 · page 2

As a result of a disastrous fire at Mungindi, an important border town and stock-crossing on the MacIntyre River, has been almost completely…

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Correspondence the Fire. (To the Editor.)

National Advocate · Friday 9 February 1912 · page 2

Sir, — In regard to your remarks in your article re the fire at Mr. Piper's stables this morning, in which you speak of the tardy arrival of the…

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Disastrous Fire at Mungindi. Sydney

Leader · Friday 9 February 1912 · page 2

At three o'clock this morning, the town of Mungindi was almost completely wiped out of existence and the majority of residents are homeless and…

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William-street Fire. £200 to £250 Damage. Brigade's Alleged Neglect

The Bathurst Times · Friday 9 February 1912 · page 2

The total damage resulting from the fire which partly destroyed stables and sheds at the rear of Mr. L. Piper's First Nugget Hotel, early yesterday…

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A Big Fire. the Town of Mungindi Almost Wiped Out. £30,000 DAMAGE

Molong Argus · Friday 9 February 1912 · page 6

A disastrous fire occured at Mun gindi early on Thursday morning. The town was almost completely wiped off the map and most of its population…

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Victorian Bush Fires Horseman's Ride for Life

National Advocate · Saturday 10 February 1912 · page 2

Bush fires in the Toolangi and King lake districts have been raging fiercely during the last few days. At Toolangi residents had some very…

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Fire in "Bulletin" Office. £5000 Damage. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 10 February 1912 · page 6

Early this morning a are broKe out in the "Bulletin" office, George-street. The top floor used by photo etchers…

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