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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 11 of 18

Fire in Sussex Street. Folky Bros. Suffer. Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 31 May 1923 · page 16

Damage estimated at several thousand pounds was caused by a fire which broke out on the top floor of the building of Foley Bros…

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In Ireland "Cease Fire" Order Confirmed Arms to Be Dumped London

National Advocate · Thursday 31 May 1923 · page 2

De Valera's publicity department announces that a special order to "Cease Fire" and to dump arms to be completed on Monday last, was…

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Disastrous Lawson Fire. Three Stores and Cottage Gutted

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 4 June 1923 · page 2

One of the most disastrous fires which have ever occurred in Lawson. broke out about 11 o'clock on Sunday night in the general store occupied by Mr. Presgrave…

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Another "'False Alarm." Needless Turn-out of Fire Brigade

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 4 June 1923 · page 2

The Lithgow fire brigade turned out on Saturday night in response to a call from the alarm in Spooner-street. It was a false alarm--one more of the many which…

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A Forbes Fire M.L.C. in Witness Box Forbes

National Advocate · Monday 4 June 1923 · page 3

During an inquiry into a recent fire in Rankin-street, Mr. McGirr M.L.C., owner of the property, was an hour and a half in the box. He…

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Forbes Fire Allegations Against Police Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 5 June 1923 · page 2

At the Forbes fire inquiry to-day Mr. P. McGirr M.L.A., owner of the property denounced the methods of the insurances office in regard to the…

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Fire at Rockgedgiel. Motor Car Destroyed

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 June 1923 · page 12

There was a disastrous fire at Rockgedglel station on Saturday night, 26th May. The outbreak occurred in the motor shed, in…

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P.F.A. Fire. Scheme of Compromise Approval by Court

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 7 June 1923 · page 14

The compromise between wool-owners, unsecured creditors, and the shareholders in the Pastoral Finance Association (in…

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Another Fire at Wellington

Leader · Monday 11 June 1923 · page 2

The number of fires that have occurred in Wellington of late have given reason for alarm, and the tin[?] [?]ncek in which one was prevented…

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City Fire £15,000 DAMAGE Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 13 June 1923 · page 3

At 2.30 this morning a fire was discovered at 261a George Street, and before the flames were extinguished damage to the extent of £15,000 was…

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Another Big City Fire. Damage £15,000 SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 13 June 1923 · page 2

The Wynyard Free Store, which is situated in a lane behind some shops at 621 George[?] was destroyed by fire early this morning. The damage…

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Fire-bug at Work at Guyong

Leader · Friday 15 June 1923 · page 6

It seems that the fire-bug who has been busy at G[?]. Dubbo and other Western towns for one of his clan) baa been getting in some of his…

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Terrible Fire in Soldiers’ Hospital. One Patient Burned to Death. LONDON’

Leader · Friday 15 June 1923 · page 6

A shocking Are has occurred in the open air ward of the Ministry of Pensions Hospital, B[?], which is situated in the grounds at…

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Big Blaze at Ungarie. West Wyalong

Leader · Monday 18 June 1923 · page 2

A [?] fire at [?]nearle occurred last night when Frank Nicholls’ store, and also a butchers’ shop and residence are gulled…

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Lorry Catches Fire

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 18 June 1923 · page 6

Mr. Les Potts, of Potts' skin store, in Market-street. Mudgee, nearly had his motor lorry burnt yesterday (Sunday). He was…

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Fire Causes £1500 Damage Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 23 June 1923 · page 2

Early this morning a fire was discovered in Nelson House, Clarence street, Sydney The damage estimated at £1500 was done mainly to the…

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Olen Innes Fires. Timely Rescue of Baby. Glen Innes

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 28 June 1923 · page 7

A fire occurred in the home of a constable at the public barracks. Fort[?]tley the blaze was extingoished promptly, A child was sent…

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Steamer on Fire. Wireless Call Answered. Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Sunday 1 July 1923 · page 5

The soeamor Hartington, from Nauru Island, bound for Newcastle with a cargo of phosphates, is on fire south of Cape Moreton…

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On Fire Sailing Ship at Sea Race to the Rescue. Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 2 July 1923 · page 2

The Pennant Hills Wireless station received a S.O.S. call from the sailing ship, Harpington, bound from Nauru to Adelaide, stating that the…

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Under Control Fire on Sailing Ship Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 3 July 1923 · page 2

The fire on the sailing ship Hartington, is now under control. The destroyer Anzac is alongside, but unable to do anything, owing to the…

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