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

Fires & bushfires, 1922

390 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 20 of 20

Mountain Fires Katoomba, Wednesday

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 27 December 1922 · page 2

The bush tires which have been burning on the mountain tops arc now practically out. Beyond the imminence of the Area to the cottage of Mr. T…

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A Blaze at “The Leader” Office

Leader · Wednesday 27 December 1922 · page 2

“Leader” subscribers who receive a copy of today's Issue with sco[?]cd or burst edges will be quite a tray In their deductions it they [?]te the…

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Devastating Fire Flying for Life Adelaide

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 27 December 1922 · page 3

A sensational devastating five which broke out on Saturday in the Canowie district wrought terrible damage…

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Five Forbes Fires

National Advocate · Thursday 28 December 1922 · page 2

There have been five fires at Forbes within the last two weeks. The latest outbreak resulted in two detached rooms occupied by Mrs…

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Bush Fires Lawson

The Bathurst Times · Friday 29 December 1922 · page 2

The bush fires have now come nearer the township. Yesterday the home of Mr. T. Booth, on the Bonu Vista Estate, was completely destroyed…

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Thrilling Ride Caught in Bush Fire Newcastle

The Bathurst Times · Friday 29 December 1922 · page 2

Mr. M. Kennedy, of Cessnock, was driving a motor car between Salt Ash and Raymond Terrace when he. was caught in a bush fire, and had to…

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The Mountain Fires. Worst Constssed Over

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 29 December 1922 · page 3

Though the mountains are ablaze in very many parts, the danger is coadidered to be at [?] end as the flames, are now in the more in[?]sible paris [?]…

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The Mountain Blaze. Fierce at Wentworth Falls. Two Cottages Destroyed

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 29 December 1922 · page 4

On Sunday the bush westward of the cemetery suddenly burst into flame. Fanned by a westerly gale the flames spread rapidly and, in spite of most strenuous…

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Fire on the [?]Gara

Leader · Friday 29 December 1922 · page 6

A fire was discovered [?] this morning on the [?] which was lying on [?] ready to wall for [?]…

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Motor Garage Fire Newcastle

The Bathurst Times · Friday 29 December 1922 · page 3

A motor car and a motor charabanc, valued at £1100, and a garage worth £80, in Fifth-street, Speer's Point, was destroyed by fire. The garage, a…

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Fire on Steamer Little Damage Done Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 29 December 1922 · page 2

A [?] broke out between some cases of turpentine and bags of coal [?] the engine room on the steamer [?]rgara to-day The alarm was…

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A Close Thing Fire in Explosive Factory a Clarence Street Blaze Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 30 December 1922 · page 2

A fire which broke out to-night in Clarence Street building of five stories, occupied by a number of firms, caused considerable concern to…

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