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

Fires & bushfires, 1923

348 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 1 of 18

Mountain Bush Fires. Hard Tight at Blackheath. Blackheath

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 3 January 1923 · page 2

Some excitement was caused on Sunday, when a bush fire which had been burning in a gully for a week, suddenly threatened Bennington's cottages, on the Hat…

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A Blaze at the Racecourse

Leader · Wednesday 3 January 1923 · page 2

During Saturday afternoon's outsize [?] cyclones, racegoers were treated to a [?] con[?] [?] [?] car owners…

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Death and Fire an Unfortunate Mother Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 January 1923 · page 2

Mrs. Theresa Bourke of Uralla, buried her son last Saturday as a result of injuries received when thrown from a horse a couple of weeks ago…

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Cobar Fires Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 4 January 1923 · page 2

A number of properties in the Cobar district are again in the grip of fire destruction, for, during the week a number of fires, fanned by a strong…

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The Fire Fiend

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 January 1923 · page 25

A house and contents, owned by Mr. Alf Meers, were completely destroyed by fire recently. Nothing was saved. Fortunately both…

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Fire at Clandulla Accident to a Fire-fighter

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 January 1923 · page 28

Whilst a party of several fire fighters were putting up a, heroic battle against the bush fire at Clandulla on Monday, their efforts…

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"Father Xmas" Takes Fire

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 January 1923 · page 14

Arrayed in the quaintly familial guise of Father Christmas. Mr. Arthur Milton of West End had an experience on Christmas Eve…

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Storm and Fire on

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 January 1923 · page 13

Last Saturday was a wild day in Mudgee as elsewhere. A fierce wind blew up great clouds of dust which darkened the sky with its…

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Three Inches Form Death. Crew Eights Fire Ten Days Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 January 1923 · page 12

The crew of the steamer Skaitsea, which has arrived in Newcastle, battled for 10 days with a fire in the coal bumpers. The outbreak…

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Tasmanian Fire Tragedy. Man and Wife Burnt to Death. Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 January 1923 · page 12

A fire broke out in a house owned by Arthur Redburn, of Pioneer, Tasmania, at 2 o'clock yesterday. Both Redbburn and his wife were…

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Bush Fire Near Yetholme

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 5 January 1923 · page 6

Says Wednesday's "Bathurst Times".-- During the past few days a bush fire has been raging in the rugged country near Yetholme. It started on Mr. W. L. Garrard 's…

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Fire at Penrith. Picture Show Gutted, Penrith

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 5 January 1923 · page 4

The Empire Picture Theatre was completely, gutted by fire last night. The fire started at the rear portion of the building, and very soon spread right through…

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Yetholme Bush Fire Bathurst

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 8 January 1923 · page 2

Although the original fire in the Yetholme district is now dying out, a fresh outbreak has occurred on the other side of the village at Messrs. Donaldson Bros.'…

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Rush Fires

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 8 January 1923 · page 13

The town has been enveloped in smoke from the bush fires which are burning on the mountines. TENDERS FOR NEW SCHOOL…

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Picture Show Catted Fire at Penrith. Penrith

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 8 January 1923 · page 3

The Empire Picture Theatre was completely gutted by fire lost night. The fire started at the rear portion of the building, and very soon…

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Fire at Cairns Brisbane

National Advocate · Wednesday 10 January 1923 · page 2

A disastrous fire occurred at Cairns this morning, when a number of buildings, including the office of the Cairns "Times" were destroyed. The…

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Fire at Taree Much Damage Done Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 10 January 1923 · page 2

A disastrous fire broke out at Taree last night in Walter's cycle shop in Manning Street. A strong wind fanned the flames which spread to the…

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Mysterious Fire Bald Hills Orchardist's Loss Packing Shed Destroyed

National Advocate · Wednesday 10 January 1923 · page 2

A mysterious fire broke out in Mr. W. T. Gillies' packing shed on the orchard at Bald Hills about 5 o'clock yesterday morning and…

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Children Cause Loss of Life in Fire. London

Leader · Wednesday 10 January 1923 · page 2

While some children were playing with it re works in a street at Summer Hill. Dublin, they lighted a squib, which entered a shop basement and…

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Fire Near Bathurst. Bathrst

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 12 January 1923 · page 3

A fruit packing and implements shed belonging to Mr. W. Gillie[?] of Bald Hill was destroyed by fire, the erigin of which is unknown. The loss is estimated at £200…

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