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

Fires & bushfires, 1913

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Destructive Fire at Wellington

Leader · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 8

A destructive fire occurred at Wellington on Thursday night, resulting in portion of the Royal Hotel being demolished. The outbreak is…

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Indian Town on Fire. Delhi

National Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 3

The town of Tatta has been burning for three days. Many buildings have teen blow up in efforts to check she flames…

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Fire Rescues by a Boy. Escape with a Child in Each Arm

National Advocate · Saturday 8 February 1913 · page 1

By the brave action of a fourteen-year-old boy named Lazarus Kaiser the lives of two children, a girl aged five and a boy aged four, were saved in…

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Serious Loss by Fire

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 10 February 1913 · page 2

A very serious loss was sustained by Mr. F. Flood on Wednesday morning last, when his tent was totally destroyed by a fire, the origin of…

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Lue Overhead Bridge Catches Fire

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 10 February 1913 · page 2

The railway overhead bridge near Lue caught fire on Saturday, and was somewhat seriously damaged be­fore the smouldering woodwork was…

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'Caesar Borgia.' And 'Redeemed by Fire.'

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 10 February 1913 · page 2

The comfort and conveniences combined with the excellence of the pictures at the Alhambra Theatre are drawing huge crowds to this…

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Fire at Dubbo Extensive Damage. Dubbo

National Advocate · Monday 10 February 1913 · page 4

Early yesterday morning, the saddlers shop of Mrs. H. Holl, widow of the late Mr. Bob Holl, the well-known bookmaker, and the blacksmith's shop…

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Fire at Dubbo

Leader · Tuesday 11 February 1913 · page 3

At about 3 o'clock on Saturday morning a big fire occurred at the corner of Macquarie and Wingewarra streets, Dubbo, when two large wooden…

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Fire at Sea. Leyland Liner's Peril. London

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 11 February 1913 · page 4

The Leyland liner Alexandria was on her way to Jamaica, in the West Indies, when an explosion occurred in the hold…

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Sang Through a Fire. Brave Boy's Act. New York

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 11 February 1913 · page 4

Southman Chester, in New Hampshire, is congratulating itself on the possession of a little hero. At the Park Theatre a fire broke out,…

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The Crys[?]l Palace Fire. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 2

Upon the r[?]uest of the assessors a coronial inqiry is to be held into the fire at the Crystal Palace on New Year's eve…

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Crystal Palace Fire. Inquiry to Be Held. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 2

At the request of the assessors a coronial inquiry is to be held into the fire in the Crystal Palace on New Year's Eve…

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Dubbo Blaze. Two Buildings Gutted

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 February 1913 · page 10

At about three o'clock on Saturday morning a big fire occurred at the corner of Macquarie and Wrngewarra Streets. Dubbo, when two…

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Fires. Wellington Hotel Burned

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 February 1913 · page 10

At 1.30 on Friday morning. Mr. H. Pick, licensee of the Royal Hotel, Wellington, was awakened by an alarm of fire, which had started in…

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Fires at Forbes. Forbes

National Advocate · Friday 14 February 1913 · page 1

An unoccupied four-roomed cottage, the property of" Mr. Jerimah Tohey, and situated at South Lcad, was destroped by fire. The property was…

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Our Fire Brigade Station

The Bathurst Times · Friday 14 February 1913 · page 2

The letter which was read at the Municipal Council meeting on Wednesday night from Mr. A. S. O'Donnell, who is seeking election on the Board of…

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Crystal Palace Fire. Inquiry Opened

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 14 February 1913 · page 4

An inquiry was opened this morning concerning the recent fire at the Crystal Palace picture theatre. Mr. Williamson said the company courted the fullest inquiry,…

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Fire Brigades Board. Election of Municipal Representatives

National Advocate · Friday 14 February 1913 · page 5

Mr. S. Fotherington, relieving officer, advised Wednesday night's meeting of the Bathurst Council that seven nominations had been received for the…

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Mysterious Airships Legislation in Britain. Prohibited Areas Defined. Power to Fire on Offenders. London

National Advocate · Friday 14 February 1913 · page 3

An Aerial Navigation Bill was hastily passed through the House of Commons yesterday, practically undiscussed. The measure prohibits the…

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Mexican Rebellion Hundreds Killed in Streets. a Conflagration Racing. British Legation Under Fire. United States Expedition in Readiness. Mexico City

National Advocate · Friday 14 February 1913 · page 4

The Federal troops reopened the battle by attacking the arsenal at daylight. A fierce engagement followed, and hundreds were killed in…

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