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

Fires & bushfires, 1919

262 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 13 of 14

Disastrous Braidwood Fire

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 19 November 1919 · page 2

Three business premises were destroyed by fire at Braidwood this morning and a number of other buildings narrowly escaped. The damage is estimated at £1500…

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The Old Building in Riddell Street. Where the Fire Was Last Week. Its Ancient History by Ex-ald. Taylor

Molong Argus · Friday 21 November 1919 · page 6

Dear Sir,—I noticed in the last issue of the ARGUS that the old building in Riddell Street, owned by Mr. Parslow, was partially…

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Fire Alarms Reward

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 24 November 1919 · page 2

Captain L.Cohon of the Mudgee Fire Bridge has been advised by the Fire Beard Commissioners that the reward of £5 for the detection…

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Destructive Fire at Gunnedah Gunnedah

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 27 November 1919 · page 20

A fire at Gunnedah destroyed a large hall and the shop adjoining. The damage done is estimated at £6000…

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Ex-german Liner on Fire. London

National Advocate · Thursday 27 November 1919 · page 1

The P. and O. vessel Prince Huberts an ex-German liner laden with a cargo at Albert Docks was largely damaged by a fire that lasted two…

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Bush Fire

Leader · Friday 28 November 1919 · page 8

On Wednesday a fire occurred on part of Mr. J. N. McLennan's property on the Cargo-road, a consider able amount of grass being destroyed…

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Big Bush Fire Damage Near Hill End

National Advocate · Monday 1 December 1919 · page 2

Bush fires in the Bathurst district have begun, although in many localities it would be difficult to find much grass to burn. In the mountainous…

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Big Bush Fire. Two Men Fined. Bathurst

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 1 December 1919 · page 2

A recent bush fire in the Burraga district, which covered several miles of country, destroying hundreds of pounds worth of grass and fencing, was the subject of a case before…

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Great City Fire. Quarter of a Million Damage

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 3 December 1919 · page 2

The promises of John Keep and Co., Ltd., ironmongers, King and Clarence streets, were gutted by fire at an early hour this morning. When the brigade arrived practically the whole…

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Burnt Out Ex-bathurstian's Bad Luck

National Advocate · Thursday 4 December 1919 · page 2

The residence of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Thurling of King street. Bay road, North Sydney, was recently totally demolished by fire. In addition…

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Fire at Baredine

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 December 1919 · page 14

A fire destroyed Hawkins' store, practically nothing being saved. Constable damage was done to Harford's Hotel and billiard room…

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Big Blaze Damage Estimated at £200,000. SYDNEY

National Advocate · Thursday 4 December 1919 · page 2

Fire caustd the total destruction of wo big shops and did considerable damage to other buildings to the extent of over £20,000. The premises…

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Fire at Tullamore. Houses and Shops Destroyed

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 December 1919 · page 39

A fire broke out on Tuesday night in a dwelling at Tullamore, the property of James Lyell, and spread to the adjoining buildings,…

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A Woman's Pluck. Saving Children From Fire. Collapses in Burning Building. Wellington

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 December 1919 · page 39

The residence of W. Tobin, at Bodangora, was gutted by fire, together with all its contents. Mrs. Tobin, who was alone with…

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Fire at Birrwa. BIRRIWA

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 8 December 1919 · page 2

A fire broke out in the residence of Mr. R. Ballard, sen., at Birriwa, on Saturday morning at about 3 o'clock…

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Baradine. a Destructive Fire

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 December 1919 · page 10

The most destructive fire that has ever occurred in Baradine broke out at half-past two on the afternoon of Friday, November 28. The…

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Mudgee Town Council. Once More the Auditor. Fire Alarms to Stay. Town Clerk's Salary and Duties. Sanitary Contract Let to G. G. JOHNSON

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 December 1919 · page 24

The fortnightly meeting of the Mudgee Town Council was held on Monday night. There were present: Aldermen C. Knight…

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Germany Gloom in Berlin. a Mysterious Fire. London

National Advocate · Friday 12 December 1919 · page 2

A message from Berlin states that the Allied demands has produced a high political tension. Newspaper comments are anxious, and gloomy…

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Fires on Steamers. London

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 December 1919 · page 13

The police have arrested four men, three of them of German origin, in connection with recent fires on an ex-German ship trading to…

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The Recent Fire

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 December 1919 · page 20

After the visit of the assessor in connection with the insurances on the buildings, etc., affected by the recent fire, sales were held by Messrs…

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