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

Fires & bushfires, 1915

673 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 16 of 34

Big Fire in Queensland. Many Buildings Destroyed. Brisbane

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 11 May 1915 · page 2

A big fire occurred in the main street of Roma to-day. The principal hotel, the Royal, and ten shops in the same block were…

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Telegrams. Eleven Buildings Gutted Big Fire in Roma. Brisbane

Leader · Tuesday 11 May 1915 · page 3

A big fire occurred in the main stree of Roma to-day The principal hotel, the Royal, and ten shops of the same block were destroyed. The…

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Damage by Fire. Crowd Watch Zeppelins. Driven Off by Aeroplane. London

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 May 1915 · page 4

When the airship, which was using a searchlight was sighted at the various towns, a hooter sounded a warning to the people to remain in their…

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A Queensland Fire

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 May 1915 · page 13

A telegram has been received from Roma (Q.) notifying the destruction by fire of the Royal Hotel and ten small shops in the main…

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Canadian Heroism in Face of Withering Fire. Thinned Ranks. London, Wednesday. A message from Northern France

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 13 May 1915 · page 2

states that many feats of heroism are recorded on the part of a small body of Canadians, backed up by a British regiment. The force suffered terribly…

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Facing Deadly Fire

Leader · Friday 14 May 1915 · page 2

Then they ondeavonred to storm a chateau near the Menin road, but were foiled in this move by our shrapnel fire. Here the enemy…

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Longreach Fire. Damage £7000. Longreach (Q.)

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 15 May 1915 · page 1

A disastrous fire occurred here and although it lasted only 25 to 30 minutes the damage done is estimated at £7000…

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A Baptism of Fire

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 17 May 1915 · page 1

The experience of the ages is that war develops nationality. By this is meant .the sentiment of singleness, of: responsibility, and faith. Somehow or other the territory takes…

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Our New Fire Station. the Best Equipped

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 17 May 1915 · page 2

Mr. George Broadhurst, superintendent of provincial fire stations, under the Board of Fire. Brigades Commissioners, was in town on Saturday, and made a final inspection of…

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La Basses and Lens. Hid British Attack. a Withering Fire

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 17 May 1915 · page 4

The British attack commenced on Saturday, after a terrific bombardment of the German trenches and hills. Then the right centre carried…

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Steamer's Baptism of Fire. Shelled on the Stocks. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 17 May 1915 · page 4

Despite that German warships had sent shells crashing into her hull making her a complete wreck aft, the steamer Sagama River, which has…

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Berlin's Admissions. Over Heavy Fire of Allies. London

Leader · Wednesday 19 May 1915 · page 2

The latest Berlin wireless message contains important admissions regarding the recent fighting. It says the Germans had to give up advanced…

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Achi Baba. Indomitable Foe. Australians Assault Krithla. Enemy's Fire Nullifies Efforts. Mr. Ashmead Bartlett's Story. GALLIPOLI,Via. LONDON, Wed

Leader · Thursday 20 May 1915 · page 2

On this.peninsula, on March 6th, began the most remarkable series of battles over fought, the objective being a great offensive movement…

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Church Destroyed. Fire Near Katoomba. Priest's Narrow Escape. Katoomba

The Bathurst Times · Friday 21 May 1915 · page 4

The Catholic Church at Megalong Valley was completely destroyed by lire last night, and Father Peoples, who was sleeping on the premises, barely…

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Fire at Megalong Catholic Church Destroyed Priest's Narrow Escape Katoomba

National Advocate · Friday 21 May 1915 · page 5

The Catholic Church at Megalong Valley was completely destroyed by last night, and Father People, who was sleeping on the premises,…

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Under Shell Fire. General Staff's Position. Melbourne

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 22 May 1915 · page 2

Speaking in the Senate to-day, Senator Pearce stated that the Australians operating in Gallipoli were under shell fire. Even the general Staff, which…

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Fuel to the Fire. Italians Killed at Pola

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Saturday 22 May 1915 · page 2

There is indignation throughout Italy because Austrian troops killed 50 and wounded hundreds, chiefly Italians, during a rebellion at Polo…

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Australians Under Shell Fire. Even Staff Is Not Immune. an Important Announcement. Melbourne

Leader · Saturday 22 May 1915 · page 6

Senator Pearce stated to-day that the Australians were performing on land under shell fire. Even the general staff, which was usually in s safe…

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The Leader and Stock and Station News. Tuesday, May 25, 1915. Local and General. Fire at East Orange

Leader · Tuesday 25 May 1915 · page 2

Just as the procession had passed into Wade Park yesterday, a telephone ring at the fire station gave notice of an outbreak of fire at the…

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Big Sydney Blaze £10,000 Worth of Stock Destroyed. Several Items Suffer. Thrilling Escapes. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 27 May 1915 · page 2

A fire at the Austrian Paper Co.'s building, Castlereagh-street, early this morning resulted in the place being gutted and about £10,000 worth of…

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