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

Fires & bushfires, 1913

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Fire at Portland Tobacconist's Shop Burnt Out. Two Billiard Tables Destroyed. Portland

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 January 1913 · page 2

A fire occurred this morning in premises in Wolgan-street, occupied by Mr. H. M'Laughlin, tobacconist and barber. The fire was first noticed at 3.20 and at 4 o'clock the whole…

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Fire at Blackheath

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 1 January 1913 · page 3

Last night (Sunday), at about 9.30, a fire broke out in the premises of Mr. Jackson, in Wentworth-street, completely destroying a shed, about 10 feet away from…

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Crys[?] Palace. Inter[?]rnt Out. Big Blaze. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 1 January 1913 · page 2

Late to-night [?] of the J. Williams [?] Crystal Palace. George-street, [?] was burnt out. The fire started in the film store on…

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Fire in Crystal Palace Theatre Damage Estimated at Thousands. Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 January 1913 · page 2

A fire occurred at J. D. Williams' Crystal Palace Theatre, to-night, and caused damage which will run into several thousands of pounds…

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Sensation at a Picture Show Film Takes Fire. Damages Estimated at £200

National Advocate · Wednesday 1 January 1913 · page 4

A sensation which will not soon be forgotten by those who witnessed it occurred at the Monarch Picture show, which during the exhibition a film…

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Fire at Portland. Tobacconist's Shop and Saloons Gutted. Narrow Escape of Adjoining Premises. Portland

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 1 January 1913 · page 2

Another fire occurred in Wolgan-street early this morning, when premises occupied by Herb. McLaughlin as a tobacconist shop and burner's and billiard saloon were…

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Telegrams. Fires at Parkes. Parkes

Leader · Thursday 2 January 1913 · page 2

Two disastrous fires occurred last night. A four-roomed house, the property of a man named Davis, near Bushman's dam, was destroyed shortly…

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Fires at Parkes. Residences Destroyed. Parkes

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 2 January 1913 · page 4

Two disastrous fires occurred last night. A four-roomed cottage, the property of a Mr. Davis, was destroyed about 10…

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Crystal Palace Fire. Sydney

Leader · Thursday 2 January 1913 · page 2

The damage in the J. D. Williams' Crystal Palace fire, in George-street, is estimated at £30,000. Over 1,000,000 feet of films were destroyed…

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Crystal Palace Fire. £30,000 Damage. Statement by Mr. Williams. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 2 January 1913 · page 4

The fire at the Crystal Palace theatre last night is estimated at £30,000. "This is a very bad fire—a very serious affair for us," said Mr. J. D…

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Fire Board

The Bathurst Times · Friday 3 January 1913 · page 2

The Board of Fire Commissioners of New South Wales proposes to expend £672 in Bathurst during 1913. This information was contained in a…

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Fire Engine Overturned. Brigade Men Injured. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 3 January 1913 · page 3

A motor fire-engine bolted down Bellevue Hill this afternoon and overturned at the bottom. Four of the firemen on board were pinned beneath the engine…

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Factory Blaze. Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 4 January 1913 · page 4

A fire broke out this afternoon at Messrs. Hood and Coy's factory, Annandale, and the greater part of the premises and stock were destroyed…

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Fire in Sydney. Sydney

Leader · Saturday 4 January 1913 · page 6

A fire occurred this afternon at Hodge and Co's oilskin factory, Annandale. It destroyed the greater portion of the premises and stock. Eight…

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Fire Brigades Bill Ald. Webb Again Angry

National Advocate · Saturday 4 January 1913 · page 3

The Board of Fire Commissioners advised last night's meeting of the Bathurst Council that it was estimated that £672 would be expended for the…

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Big Fire at Forbes an Early Morning Sensation. Business Block's Narrow Escape

National Advocate · Saturday 4 January 1913 · page 4

Constable Coberoft was on duty in Rankin-street, Forbes, on Thursday morning, when he noticed a flicker at the rear of Johnson's motor garage…

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Fire at Portland. £600 Damage

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 6 January 1913 · page 1

A billiard room and barber's saloon in Wolgan-street Portland were entirely destroyed by fire early on Tuesday morning. The premises…

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Recent Fire at Portland. Inquiry Results in Open Verdict

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 6 January 1913 · page 3

Mr. T. Glissan, J.R., district Coroner held an inquiry on Friday into the origin of the fire in Wolgan-street on Tuesday morning. Senior-constable Stewart…

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Boot Factory Burnt Out. Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 7 January 1913 · page 2

Messrs. Symons' boot factory, at Lewisham, was destroyed by fire this afternoon, through a gas explosion. During the fire, am employee…

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Fires in Sydney. Sydney

Leader · Tuesday 7 January 1913 · page 2

The number of fires in Sydney last year constituted a record, being 117 in excess of 1911. which [?]eld the record to date. The total was 1183,…

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