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

Fires & bushfires, 1916

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Fires in the City. the Year's Figures. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 1 January 1916 · page 6

During last year 1581 calls were received by the metropolitan fire Stations. March 8 was the heaviest individual day on record, 65 calls…

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Incendiarism. Fires on Farms. Wagga

The Bathurst Times · Monday 3 January 1916 · page 4

A startling series of fires occurred at the farm of Messrs. R. P. Miller and Sons at Gobbagumbalin on Wednesday night and Thursday morning under…

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Big Blaze Row of Business Houses Destroyed. No Brigade. Brisbane

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 4

A fire occurred at Cunningham-street, the main street in Dalby, late last night, and seven business premises and one residence were…

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Big Queensland Fire. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 2

A big fire, which took place in Cunningham street, Dalby, Queensland, last night, destroyed eleven business premises and one residence. The…

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Creek Steamer on Fire. Tangier

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 2

The Greek steamer Salonika, ironladen, proceeding to Glasgow, was seen near-Tarina, enveloped in flames, It is believed that the crew was taken…

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Big Queensland Fire £30,000 Damage. Brisbane

National Advocate · Wednesday 5 January 1916 · page 3

A disastrous fire, resulting in damage estimated at £30,000, occurred at the town of Dalby, on the Darling Dowas, last night. The flames broke…

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Sentry Fires Men Fined for Trespassing. Wagga

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 6 January 1916 · page 1

William Wilson, Peter Buckley, and Sydney Dower wore each fined £1, in default seven days' imprisonment, at the local police court for trespassing on…

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A Co-operative Fire Company. The A.A.A

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 6 January 1916 · page 14

The Australian Amicable shareholders held their third annual general meeting at Challis House, Martin Place, Sydney, on 31st December…

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Incendiarism. Fires on Farms. Wagga

Molong Argus · Friday 7 January 1916 · page 1

A startling series of fires occurred at the farm of Messrs R. P. Miller and Sons at Gobbagumbalin, on Wednes day night and Thursday morning…

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Fire in a Wheat Crop. Standing Crop and Bagged Wheat Burnt

Molong Argus · Friday 7 January 1916 · page 4

The fire fi[?]nd paid this district a visit an Tuesday afternoon, the scene of the outbreak being Mr Frank Bootle's farm on the Larras Lake…

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The West Effective French Fire. Paris

National Advocate · Saturday 8 January 1916 · page 2

The latest communique states: During intense firing at Champagne we destroyed an entire gas-making installation, whilst several reservoirs…

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Fire in a Wheat Crop

Leader · Monday 10 January 1916 · page 1

The fire fiend paid the Molong distrivt a visit on Tuesday afternoon, the scene of the outbreak being Mr Frank Bootle's farm on the. Larras Lake…

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Fire at Woolllen Mills. Sydney

Leader · Monday 10 January 1916 · page 2

A fire, supposed to have been caused by spontaneous combustion, occurred at Vicar's woollen mills yesterday. The damage is estimated at £2000…

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General Insurance New South Wales Business. Heavy Fire Losses. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Monday 10 January 1916 · page 3

The Government Statistician has prepared a summary of the operations of the fire, marine, and accident insurance companies doing business in…

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Suspicious Fire. Evidence of Kerosene. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 11 January 1916 · page 2

Investigation relating to a fire in an unoccupied house at Freshwater owned by Charles Rosseger, on Saturday night reveals the presence of…

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Destructive Bush Fires

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 12 January 1916 · page 2

The Bankstown bush fires were got under control at a late hour last night. Many houses had narrow escapes from destruction The fire spread into the town, and the whole…

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Big Fire at Jerilderie. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 12 January 1916 · page 2

A disastrous fire occurred at Jerilderie early this morning, which completely gutted several business premises owned by J. and H. Harris. The…

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The French. Enemy's Belated Fire. Paris

National Advocate · Wednesday 12 January 1916 · page 2

The evacuation started on Saturday night. The French loft six naval prims at Gallipoli. and which are included in the 17 mentioned in the…

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Bush Fires Around Sydney. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 2

Three large bush fires at Bankstown destroyed hundreds of acres of wooded country and miles of fencing. Fire brigades and volunteers saved…

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Fire at Cobbora

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 13 January 1916 · page 19

On Friday last a fire consumed about 200 acres of grass on Mr. C. Buckley's property, Six Mile, Cobbora road. The origination is a…

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