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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 16 of 18

N.s.w. Fire Brigades and Hospitals Art Union

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 5 November 1923 · page 6

Captain L. Cohen presided over a well attended meeting of firemen and members of the Mudgee District Hospital Committee in the fire…

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The Latest Mysterious Fires Melbourne, Monday Night

National Advocate · Tuesday 6 November 1923 · page 2

As a result of tie weekend riots four constables are now in the police hospital, all badly knocked about, but not in a serious condition…

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Fire Claims Settled

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 November 1923 · page 13

The claims for damage caused by the recent fire to Mrs. Ticehurst's shop have been settled by the respective insurance companies. Mr…

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False Fire Alarm

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 November 1923 · page 21

Some foolish youths strolling home at the early hour of 1 a.m. on Monday, pressed a fire alarm. Consequently the brigade had to turn…

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Disastrous Fire Family Left Homeless

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 8 November 1923 · page 26

On Saturday evening last, when most people were enjoying the pictures, the residence of Mr. J. Jones mysteriously caught fire. Some…

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Flour Mill Destroyed by Fire. Sydney

Leader · Monday 12 November 1923 · page 2

A fire yesterday destroyed G. Kyd and Co’s four mill at Blrchlp (Vic.), also 700 bags of wheat and 1000 bags of flour. The damage, which is partly…

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Blaze at Mendooran. Produce Store Destroyed. Mendoran

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 19 November 1923 · page 11

Mr. T. J. Digges' produce shores containing about 10 tons of chaff, besides a quantity of grain and machinery, also his office and…

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Fire Outbreaks. Week End Record. Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 19 November 1923 · page 6

Fifty-four outbreaks of fire occurred in Sydney and suburbs between Friday afternoon, and last night. This easily constitutes a…

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Johnstones Fire

Leader · Wednesday 21 November 1923 · page 2

The fire, which occurred at Jobanbator’s [?] shop on Sunday night and briefly reported in Monday’s “Leader” was to [?] for the [?]…

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The Fire Fiend

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 November 1923 · page 17

Somewhere about midnight on Saturday a fire broke out in Mr. T. J. Digges' general produce stores. The building and…

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Fire Alarms

National Advocate · Friday 23 November 1923 · page 2

The Board of Fire Commissioners has written to the Bathurst Council stating that alterations were being made to the fire alarms at Bathurst…

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Fire at Coolah

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 26 November 1923 · page 10

About 1.30 this morning a fire destroyed the manager's residence at the Coolah butter factory. The contents of the building were also…

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Fire at Wallerawang. Careington Hall and Two Shops Destroyed

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 26 November 1923 · page 2

Between 2.30 and 3.30 on Sunday morning one of 'Wang's most familiar and popular buildings, the Carrington Hall, was burnt to the ground, and with it went Mr…

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A Back Yard Fire

National Advocate · Tuesday 27 November 1923 · page 2

Yesterday afternoon the Bathurst Fire Brigade was called out to a fire that had broken out in the kitchen at the rear of the premises at 30…

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Coolah Page Disastrous Fire at Butter Factory. Manager's Residence . Completely Destroyed

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 29 November 1923 · page 6

During tho early hours of Sunday morning—about 2 o'clock—the town was awakened by an alarm of fire. Numerous residents turned…

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Possibilities of Fire

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 3 December 1923 · page 6

It was remarked by a Bvloa[?] rasident who visited Rylstone last week that the country in that locality is becoming very parched. Fox tail…

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Blaze at Pares. Sequel to Lighted Match. Sydney

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

A man named Theo. Georgeulon was passing a refreshment shop at Parkes yesterday morning when he saw a light through an open…

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Big Fire at Millthorpe

Leader · Monday 3 December 1923 · page 2

A disastrous fire occurred at Millthorpe on Saturday morning in the main street . The premises of Ken[?] hairdresser, G. [?]…

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Bathurst Fire Brigade Busy

National Advocate · Monday 3 December 1923 · page 2

The Bathurst Fire brigade received a record number of calla during the week end. On Saturday the Brigade was out three times to grass fires…

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Narrow Escape From Fire

Leader · Monday 3 December 1923 · page 2

Messrs. Bedford, Taylor and Weston’s office had a narrow escape from being burnt down on Saturday night. Someone had evidently taken…

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