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Broken Hill & the Far West · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1901

240 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 9 of 12

The Fire at Warsaw's

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 August 1901 · page 1

AN Inquest was held this afternoon into the fire at A. War[?], in Argent-street, on Wednesday afternoon, last. The jury found that there was no evidence to show how the…

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The Fire at Warsaw's. The [?]

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 6 August 1901 · page 2

THE origin of the fire which occurred at A. Warsaw's tailoring establishment in Argent-street, on Wednesday afternoon last, was made the subject of an inquest held yesterday…

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Prize-winners at the Bendigo Fire Brigade Competition

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 August 1901 · page 3

"[?] our preparation for the Bendigo Fire Brigade Demonstration we received some very severe strains, and almost broke down, but by the liberal use of…

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The Fire at [?]. Securing Makeshift Premises. Application for the Town Hall Basement. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 8 August 1901 · page 2

The firm of Anthony Hordern and Sens has made an application to the City Council to lease the Town Hall basement until the Palace Emporium, is rebuilt, as it is unable to…

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Prize-winners at the Bendigo Fire Brigade Competition

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 August 1901 · page 2

"DURING our preparation for the Bendigo Fire Brigade Demonstration we received some very severe strains, and almost broke down, but by the liberal use of…

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Alleged Arson in Argent-street. The Restaurant Fire

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 13 August 1901 · page 2

NEILS CHRISTIAN[?]END[?]ESEN was charged, before Acting. Judge Browning, at the Quarter S[?] yesterday afternoon, with maliciously setting fire to a restaurant situated in…

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Big Fire in Norway. a Village Nearly Destroyed. [Reuter's Message.] London

Barrier Miner · Thursday 15 August 1901 · page 2

Four-fifths of the village of Tarsund, in Norway, have been burned down and 1200 people have been rendered homeless…

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Terrible Fire in Norway. London, August 14

Western Grazier · Saturday 17 August 1901 · page 3

A terrible fire has occurred at Far[?] in Norway. Four-fifths of the town was destroyed, and 1200 people [?]ered homeless…

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Prize-winners at the Bendigo Fire Brigade Competition

Barrier Miner · Saturday 17 August 1901 · page 5

"DURING our preparation for the Bendigo Fire Brigade Demonstration we received come very severe strains, and almost broke down, but by the liberal use of…

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A Municipal Blaze. Grets Council Chambers Destroyed. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 August 1901 · page 2

The Greta municipal council chambers have been totally destroyed by fire. A Mrs. Reynard was the first to discover smoke issuing from the building. She immediately…

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General Cable News. [Reuter's Messages.] The Fire in the Sultan's Palace. LONDON

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 20 August 1901 · page 2

An inquiry into the recent fire at the Sultan of Turkey's Palace in Constantinople has resulted in 704 officials and women and servants being depo[?] to…

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Big Fire at Bourke. [By Telegraph.] Sydney, Tuesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 August 1901 · page 1

Hibbens's Shakespeare Hotel, Bourke, including outhouses, billiard room, and a shop adjoining, was destroyed by fire early today. The fire brigade did splendid work,…

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A Big Fire in New Zealand. Government Offices and Records Destroyed. A Serious Loss. by Telegraph.] Wellington

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 21 August 1901 · page 2

Two of the topstoreys ot a six-floor building at [?] Quay, owned by the Wairarapa [?] Association, were destroyed by fire yesterday…

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A Dangerous Fire. (By Telegraph.] Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 26 August 1901 · page 2

A quantity of phosphorous, which had been landed from the steamer Star ot Australia, was found burning on Saturday evening on the Port wharf, near a quantity of naphtha…

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Forest Fires in Russia. London, August [?]

Western Grazier · Wednesday 28 August 1901 · page 2

Forest fires in Russia caused [?] thousand pounds worth of damage…

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Fire at Argent-street South

Barrier Miner · Saturday 31 August 1901 · page 4

ABOUT half an hour after midnight a fire broke out in a house ia Argent street south, occupied by Mrs. Hocking and family. The building comprised three wood-and-iron…

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Fire in the Pinnacles Mine

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 September 1901 · page 2

A FIRE has broken out in the Pinnacles mine it is understood to be in what is known as No. 2 stope. Smoke is issuing (rom tbe shaft; beyond that little appears to be known. It is…

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Prize-winners at the Bendigo Fire Brigade Competition

Barrier Miner · Monday 2 September 1901 · page 3

"DURING our preparation for the Bendigo Fire Brigade Demonstration we received some very severe strains, and almost broke down, but by the liberal use of…

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Fire in an Electric Powerhouse. The Sydney T[?]ams Stopped. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 13 September 1901 · page 2

A sudden crashing noise, [?]wed by a blinding flash of electric light, s[?]ded by darkness, throughout the U[?]mo power-house about 9 o'clock last night told the officers and…

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