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

Fires & bushfires, 1917

491 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 5 of 25

Fire in William Street Two Buildings Cutted. Considerable Damage Done

National Advocate · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 2

Shortly after 2 o'clock this morning the premises of Mr. B. O'Brien, hairdresser and tobacconist, of lower William Street and Mullin's fruit shop…

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German Riots Troops Refus[?] to Fire. Turks Employed. London

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 6 February 1917 · page 3

The "Daily Chronicle" states that riots recently occurred in the cities of Kiel and Munich. The troops refused to fire on the…

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The William-street Fire

National Advocate · Wednesday 7 February 1917 · page 2

The two shops in William-street, and which were destroyed by fire early yesterday morning, were under one roof and occupied by Messrs…

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The Motor Fire-Engine

National Advocate · Wednesday 7 February 1917 · page 2

The long promised motor pumping-engine for the Bathurst Fire Station is expected to arrive to-day. The Chief Commissioners Mr. E. H…

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Careless Use of Fire

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 28

At the local Police Court on January 15, before Mr. A. I. Traill, J.P., and Mr. S. J. Scully, J.P.,, James M'Kenzie and James…

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New Motor Plant for Bathurst Fire Station Arrived Overland Yesterday

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 8 February 1917 · page 1

Mr. R. King, motor mechanic at headquarters of the New South Wales Fire Brigade, Sydney, brought the new motor engine for the Bathurst Fire…

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The Fire Sale

Leader · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 3

At Fishers' big fire sale this week, many more fresh bargains for everybody. Just pop in now. It is surprising the number of things you can…

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Fire at Bowenfels

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 4

A mysterious fire occurred on Thursday morning about 2 o'clock the home of Mr. R. Ungoed, South Bowenfels. Mr. and Mrs. Ungoed retired about 11.30, after having first…

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Young Soldiers Folly Fires Revolver From Train Fined at Bathurst Police Court

National Advocate · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 3

There was a scatter amongst the fettlers on the Orange railway line yesterday, when they though they were being attacked by an armored…

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Motor Fire Engine Installed by Commissioners. Explanation by Mr. E. H. FARRAR, M.L.C.

National Advocate · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 1

A practical demonstration, which won the admiration of a large crowd of spectators, marked the installation of the new motor pumping engine at…

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Hanging Fire American Declaration of War Tension at Washington Over Act Must Be Committed. Rumors of German Back Down. Dramatic Debate in American Senate. Washington

National Advocate · Friday 9 February 1917 · page 2

Washington is still waiting for the spark which will blow up the powder magazine. This represents the sit­uation to-day. Of course, the spark…

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Lese Danger of Bush Fires

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 2

The Rabbit inspector of the Bathurst Pastures Protection Board (Mr. E. G. Lynch) stated yesterday that [?] result of his observations in…

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[?]Se Brigads Visit of Commissioners. Handicap Over Motor Plant. Improvements to Fire Station

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 10 February 1917 · page 4

On Thursday morning at 11 o'clock the President of the N.S.W. Board of Fire Commissioners (Hon. E. W. Farar, M.L.C.), officially banded over…

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Young Soldier's Folly. Fires Revolver From Train

Leader · Monday 12 February 1917 · page 5

There was a scatter amongst the fettlers on the Orange railway line the other day, when they thought they were being attacked by an armed…

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Fire Brigaded Horses Depart

National Advocate · Monday 12 February 1917 · page 2

The three horses which have been attached to the Bathurst Fire Station for some time, were entrained for Sydney, on Saturday night, by. Captain…

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Demoralising British Fire. German Officer's Story. London

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 13 February 1917 · page 2

A German officer's report, found at Grandcourt and dated the night preceding the Geran evacuation of the village, states…

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Fire

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 2

A quantity of lime in on old summer house at St.Joseph's Mount became wet on Sunday, and on Tuesday morning about 20 o'clock, ignited the woodwork…

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Fire at St. Josephs Mount

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 2

Owing to the slacking of a quantity of lime, a fire occurred in a shed at St. Josephs Mount early yesterday morning. The Fire Brigade was…

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Hotel Fire. Licensee Arrested. Cootamundra

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 3

A fire tool place at the Royal Hotel. Three distinct outbreaks were discovered, and in three different rooms. A case of matches in a…

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Explosions and Fire. Munition Factories Destroyed

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 14 February 1917 · page 2

The Press Bureau announces an explosion, preceded by a fire, at a munition factory in Yorkshire. It is believed all the employees escaped. Some damage was caused to the…

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