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

Fires & bushfires, 1924

376 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 12 of 19

Narromine Blaze £15,000 Damage Narromine

National Advocate · Tuesday 1 July 1924 · page 2

A disastrous fire occurred at three o'clock this morning at Narromine. The promises of Fish, printer and publisher, Aroundon's billiard saloon…

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Sydney Blaze Man and Family Escape. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 1 July 1924 · page 2

A fire broke out in a Petersham shop shortly before seven o'clock this morning. It was noticed by a who…

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Orange Fire Station

Leader · Wednesday 2 July 1924 · page 6

The finishing touches are being put to the Orange Fire Station, which when complete, will be the most up-to-date from Sydney to the border…

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Fire at Narromine £15,000 Damage. Narromine

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 3 July 1924 · page 11

A disastrous lire started at 3 o'clock this morning at the corner of Dandafoo and Burraway streets. The following premises were…

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Narromine Fire Inquiry to Be Held Hotel's Narrow Escape

The Bathurst Times · Thursday 3 July 1924 · page 2

A inquiry concerning the outbreak of fire which demolished several buildings in the main street at Narromine on Monday morning, is to be held…

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When It Thrills It Thrills Football, Buckjumping, Fire and Celebrations

The Bathurst Times · Friday 4 July 1924 · page 1

Temora had a hectic day on Wednesday. First, there was the football match against Cootamundra, when the home…

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Ambulance Bolts Fire Patients Escape Buried in Wreckage at Foot of Hill. Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Friday 4 July 1924 · page 2

When spelling at the top of a hill at Stanmore this evening two horses drawing an ambulance, conveying five, putients from Lideombe State Hospital…

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Milliner’s Shop Burnt Out. Sydney

Leader · Monday 7 July 1924 · page 3

A millinery shop, in William Street, occupied by Jenny Richards, was burnt out last night. The adjoining properly was eared by the brigade…

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Big Blaze at Warwick. Brisbane

Leader · Monday 7 July 1924 · page 3

A disastrous Ore originated under mysterious circumstances at Warwick, Just after 10 o’clock on Saturday night The damage, estimated at [?]…

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The Narromine Fire

Leader · Monday 7 July 1924 · page 2

The premises and plant of the [?] [?] “News” having been completely destroyed in the [?] on Monday the proprietor, Mr. T. F. [?]…

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Thief in Window Householder and Robber Both Fire Shots Sydney

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 8 July 1924 · page 1

Disturbing a thief at his house on Saturday night Captain Clarence W. Body, of Avoca street, Randwick, was fired at by the man who was late…

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Barcaldine Blaze Big Hotel Burnt Brisbane

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 10 July 1924 · page 24

A fire at Barcaldine Queensland destroyed the Hotel Shakespeare and an adjoining [?] consists shop. The loss on the hotel alone amounts…

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Another Fire. Incendiarism Suspected

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 10 July 1924 · page 14

On Thursday at about midnight a fire occurred at the residence of Mr. W. Head, in Queensborough Street. The premises were…

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Fire at Waterloo 3 Cottages Damaged Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 10 July 1924 · page 24

Three cottages at Waterloo caught slight last night, and all several damaged. The [?] commenced in an unoccupied…

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Big Fire Four Premises Involved Murrurundi

The Bathurst Times · Friday 11 July 1924 · page 1

Two dwelling and two shops, all adjoining in Adelaide-street, [?] were totally destroyed by fire at midnight yesterday…

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Fire Brigade Art Union £112/3/8 For. Mudgee Hospital

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 14 July 1924 · page 6

Captain Cohen, chief of the local fire brigade, has received a cheque for £112/3/8, being the Maudgee hospital's hare of money raided in…

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Freezing Works Destroyed by Fire at Darby' Falls Cowra

The Bathurst Times · Tuesday 15 July 1924 · page 2

The large freezing works at Darby's Falls, about 10 miles from Cowra. were totally destroyed by fire early yesterday…

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"Young Terror" Set Fire to Farm Apter Cricket Match

The Bathurst Times · Wednesday 16 July 1924 · page 1

After making 16 runs in a cricket match, Francis Bridges, 14, set fire to the Mittagong State Boys' Farm, according to the evidence of an inspector…

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Bathurst Fire Clay

National Advocate · Thursday 17 July 1924 · page 2

Mr. J. Muston, waterwork's engineer to the Bathurst Council, reported last night that the fire bricks used for the No. 1 gas producer were…

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General Strike Threatened. Engine Drivers and Fire Men Want to Dictate Terms. Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 July 1924 · page 23

The Federated Engine Drivers and Firemen's Association decided last night, at a mass meeting, to refuse to work under the present…

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