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

Fires & bushfires, 1914

815 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 3 of 41

Glendower Fire Why the Brigade Stayed Away. Could Have Done Nothing. Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 8 January 1914 · page 2

Chief-Officer Sparkes, od the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, commenting on the "Glendower" fire, near Bathurst, said:—…

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The Danger of Bush Fires

Leader · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 2

From many centres along the western and southern line come reports of bush conflagrations originating from many causes, but chiefly from,…

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Sydney Fire. Sydney

Leader · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 3

The fusing if electric w res in the sunshine Harvester Co's premises in [?]orge-street, this morning, caused a [?] The promptness of the brigade…

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Another-city Fire. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 2

The promptness of the brigade prevented much damage being done this morning at the Sunshine Harvester building, George-street, by a fire caused…

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Big Fire.—three Stacks Burnt

Leader · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 2

On Tuesday afternoon a big fire occurred at Shadforth, by which were destroyed three large haystack, the property of Mr. A. Moon. The fire…

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"Sunshine" Harvester Fire. Prompt Response of Fire Brigade to Call. Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 9 January 1914 · page 3

The fusing of an electric wire on he first floor of the "Sunshine" Harvester Buildings, 27 George-street, early this morning, was responsible…

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Bush Fires Bathurst District Affeoted

National Advocate · Saturday 10 January 1914 · page 2

Yesterday the haze of smoke which enveloped the mountain ridges to the north-east of Bathurst indicated the prevalence of bush fires around the…

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Bush Fires Settlers' Heavy L0sses. Mudgee

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 10 January 1914 · page 2

Sixteen hundred acres of grass in the district have been destroyed by bush hres ALBURY, Friday. Particulars of The big bush fire at…

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The Rabbit Pest, Bush Fires in Bathurst. District. Report

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 10 January 1914 · page 2

Tho Rabbit inspector (Mr. E. G. Eyn[?]n) reported to yesterday including of the Bathurst P.P Board that since the last meeting [?][?] had visited the…

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Bush Fires Rampant. Bathrst Surrounded by Fire Enormous Damage at Doha Dora. Bathurst

Leader · Saturday 10 January 1914 · page 6

Bathurst is practically surrounded by bush fires. The line of mountains to the north-east is enveloped in flames. Yetholme residents have…

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Bush Fires Devastation on the Murray. Twenty Miles of Land Charred. Albury

National Advocate · Saturday 10 January 1914 · page 4

The big bush fire at Dora Dora, on the Upper Murray, which broke out a week ago, and which burnt itself out to-day, was the most serious ever…

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Sawdust for Fire Extinguishing

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 10 January 1914 · page 3

Sand is generally looked upon as ah excellent substance to use in . case 'of fire with petrol, lacquer, or turpentine,' provided it can be applied promptly,…

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Another Film Fire. Vienna

National Advocate · Saturday 10 January 1914 · page 5

An explosion of cinematograph films occurred at Gaumont's. The promises were swept by a sheet of flame. Two girls were killed and several people…

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Supposed Incendiarism. Fire at St. Paul's College. London, Thursday evening

National Advocate · Saturday 10 January 1914 · page 3

A fire, attributed to incendiarism, destroyed the laboratory and gymnasium at St. Paul's Training College, Cheltenham. The damage is…

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More Bush Fires

National Advocate · Monday 12 January 1914 · page 2

A bush, fire, which assumed large proportions, broke out on the Rocks estate of Mr. C. V. Suttor, on Saturday last. All day the flames were…

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Bush Fires Pastoralists Trying Times

The Bathurst Times · Monday 12 January 1914 · page 2

Reports of bush fires throughout the district continue to be received. The scarcity of rain, and the dryness of the season accentual the danger to stock…

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Bush Fires. 70 Square Miles Involved

Leader · Monday 12 January 1914 · page 3

Bush fires continue to devastate the Dubbo district, the reflection of the flames being visible at every point of the compass. There is nothing more…

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Telegrams. Bush Fire Still Raging. Bathurst

Leader · Monday 12 January 1914 · page 3

Further outbreaks of bush fires have occurred in the Bathurst district. Settlers are engaged in fighting the flames in many directions. The damage done…

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Destructive Bush Fires Miles of Blackened Waste. Outbreaks Near Bendigo. Melbourne

National Advocate · Monday 12 January 1914 · page 2

The Sedwick district, near Bendigo, was swept by a destructive bush fire yesterday, many thousand acres of grass and a large quantity of timber…

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Black Springs. a Disastrous Bush Fire. Fought for Two Days

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 12 January 1914 · page 3

A bush fire broke out in Crozier's run, occupied by Mr. John Sweetnam, on Monday last, and before it was extinguished did a great deal of damage, burning some 500…

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