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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 7 of 25

Fire at Collin's Timber Fard

Leader · Friday 9 March 1917 · page 6

At 10.30 last night, smoke was observed issuing from P. A. Collins' timber yard in Kite street and the alarm of fire rang out. The local, brigade…

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An Early Morning Fire

National Advocate · Saturday 10 March 1917 · page 2

A fire broke out at the Museum, Technical College, at 1.30 this morning, but was discovered and extinguished before much damage was…

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Orange Fire Suspicious Affair. Anonymous Warning. Orange

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 10 March 1917 · page 2

A fire was last night discovered in the timber yards of F. A. Collins, of Kite-street. Fortunately, the outbreak was discovered in the early stages and…

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Mr. Johnston's Humor Local and General Fire at Technical College

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 10 March 1917 · page 2

Mr. Valentine Carlysle Ross Wood Johnston must be a humorist of the first water, as was evidenced by his remarks at the Oddellow's Hall on An outbreak of fire that could have easily terminated in something destructive was discovered about 2 o'clock this morning in the basement of the…

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Homestead Burnt Out

Leader · Monday 12 March 1917 · page 1

The homestead at Woolringa, Mr. Malcolm's property, about a mile from Trundle, was completely destroyed by fire a few days ago. Mr. Malcolm,…

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Fire at Rylstone

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 March 1917 · page 7

The residence of Mr. John Windle at Rylstone, was totally destroyed by fire, the cause of which is a mystery. The inmates were absent a…

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Bourke Mail Train on Fire

Leader · Monday 12 March 1917 · page 1

The Bourke mail from Sydney on Saturday did not reach its destination till after 12 o'clock on Saturday night, and the incident caused no little…

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Great Fire in New Zealand. £10,000 Worth of Wool Burned

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 March 1917 · page 11

A fire at the Wool Scouring Works, Fielding, New Zealand, on Saturday, destroyed Government wool valued at £10,000…

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Local and General News the Fire at the Federal Timber Yards

Leader · Monday 12 March 1917 · page 1

It is stated that the facts in the possession of the police regarding the outbreak of fire at Collins' Federal timber yards, on Thursday night,…

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Big Fire at Narrabri Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 14 March 1917 · page 2

At Narrabri a fire occurred last night in the heart of the town. It resulted in 13 business premises, including the Bank of New South…

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The Federal Timber Yard Fire. Inquest Opened and Adjourned

Leader · Wednesday 14 March 1917 · page 6

On Monday morning Mr. H. Malone P.M., opened an inquest at the court house touching the outbreak of fire which occurred at the Federal…

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Must Fire on Submarines. Outspoken Press Comment. New York

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 14 March 1917 · page 3

The New York "Times" says: "Our keeping open of the trade routes is the quickest way to end the war. Nothing remains except the emergence…

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Big Narrabri Fire DAMAGE £40,000. NARRABRI, Tuesday. Customs Tariff a Validating Bill. Melbourne

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 March 1917 · page 3

A big fire in Maitland Street last night. Thirteen business building including the Bank of New South Wales were destroyed. The In the House of Representatives to-day, Mr. Groom moved thd seoonu reading of the Customs Tariff-Validating Bill to authorise the collection…

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Big Fire at Narrabri Sixteen Places Destroyed Damage £40,000

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 March 1917 · page 14

A big fire broke out in Maitland-street, Narrabri, on Tuesday night, and before the flames were checked thirteen business places, the branch…

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Fire on the Train. Passengers Delayed for Hours. Explosion of Benzine

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 March 1917 · page 11

While travelling between Coolabah and Byrock on Saturday evening, the Bourke mail train caught fire. The outbreak originated in a truck,…

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Big Fire at Narrabri Damage at Between £20,000 AND £30,000. NARRABRI

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 15 March 1917 · page 1

One of the most disastrous fires this town has known for 19 years was commenced just before midnight last night. It started in the business…

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Spreading Like Wild Fire. Imperial Palace Seized. London

The Bathurst Times · Saturday 17 March 1917 · page 2

The Central News correspondent in Petrograd states that the capital is gradually assuming a quieter aspect, but the desultry shooting continues in…

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Bush Fire at Coonamble A [?]

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 19 March 1917 · page 2

[?] are has broken [?] Lucky Corner 10 miles [?] Coonamble, and theaters [?] stations. A large number [?]…

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Fire at Picture Show. Sydney

Leader · Monday 19 March 1917 · page 6

A film at a picture show in Oxford street ignited last night. The audience marched iiuietly out, and the fire was extinguished, but a large length…

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Cornering the Turks Vigorous British Campaign. Enemy Between Two Fires. London

The Bathurst Times · Monday 19 March 1917 · page 2

General Maude's army in Mesopotamia is endeavoring to reach Khaninn ahead of the Turkish forces, who are fleeing before the Russian…

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