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Broken Hill & the Far West · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1905

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Nearly a Fire

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 February 1905 · page 2

Player's Horse Bazaar in Berylstreet had a narrow escape from destruction by fire last night. About a quarter to 12 o'clock…

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Fire Alarms

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 February 1905 · page 2

At the monthly meeting of the Fire Brigade Board, held in the Mayor's parlor yesterday afternoon, a lotter was read from tho secretary, of the Melbourne Fire Brigade…

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A Destructive Fire. Mount Lofty Ablaze. A Magnificent Spectacle. Boiling-down Establishment Destroyed. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 February 1905 · page 4

Mount Lofty was abtaze last night The fire was originated by somebody igniting a rubbish heap near the Mount Lofty-road on Wednesday. The…

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The Bush Fires. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 February 1905 · page 8

The executive of the Bush Fires Relief Fund is urging the Government to pay its promised £5000. as there is much distress to be relieved and the city fund is almost…

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A Destructive Fire Mount Lofty Ablaze. A Magnificent Spectacle Boiling-down Establishment Destroyed. [By Telegraph.] Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 February 1905 · page 8

Mount Lofty was ablaze last night The fire was originated by somebody igniting a rubbish heap near the Mount Lofty-road on Wednesday. The…

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A Dreadful Occurrence. Coach in a Bush Fire. Man and Three Horses Burnt to Death. [By Telegraph.] Melebourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 February 1905 · page 2

A dreadful occurrence took place at Mitta Mitta on Saturday, when a coach was enveloped in a bush fire. A passenger, Thomas…

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Fire Near Bourke. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 February 1905 · page 2

A fire at Enngonia, near Bourke, yesterday destroyed Warmell's Hotel and stables. Hyman's private dwelling, bulk store, and outhouses. Other outhouses and private…

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Fire in Chloride-street. Doctors' Surgery Burnt Out

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 February 1905 · page 1

Some excitement prevailed: about half-past 2 o'clook this afternoon when it became known that the cottages in Chloride-street well knon as the…

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Fire in a Mine. Workings Sealed Down. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 February 1905 · page 2

A fire has broken out in the northern workings of the Seddon colliery, in the Newcastle district, A conference of colliery managers…

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A Fire

Western Grazier · Friday 17 February 1905 · page 2

Monday, about midnight, [?] was startled by final of the [?] bell, and the ringing of the [?] bells soon followed. It was [?]…

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Fire at White Cliffs. [By Telegraph.] White Cliffs

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 February 1905 · page 2

A four-roomed house belonging to Arthur Wigney was totally destroyed by fire at midday yesterday. Wigney was absent at work…

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Accidents and Fatalities. [By Telegraph.] a Fatal Fire. SYDNEY

Barrier Miner · Saturday 18 February 1905 · page 4

The chemical works at Marsfield were destroyed by fire yesterday, and Victor Cutbush'(16) was burned to death. Cutbush's charred remains were found lying close to…

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A Big Fire. [Reuter's Message.] London, Wednesday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Friday 24 February 1905 · page 1

A big carriage-builder's quarters at Long Acre have been burnt. The damage is estimated at £250,000…

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Outbreak of Fire. The Town Hall Endangered

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 February 1905 · page 1

A large number of people who were attending at the Town Tull this afternoon were considerably alarmed by a strong smell of fire and the appearance of smoke issuing…

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A Great Fire. Two Thousand Homeless. [Rkuter's Message.] London, Sunday Afternoon

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 28 February 1905 · page 1

Eighteen blocks of buildings have been burnt at Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S.A., including three' churches. A number of…

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Nearly a Fire

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 March 1905 · page 2

About 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon there was every likelihood of a fire at the Spot-cash Stores, in Argentstreet. Mrs. Day was passing along…

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In the Line of Fire. BRISBANE

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 March 1905 · page 4

Clarence Kermod, of Sandgate, occupied a room with David Oakley. There was a muzzle-loading gun in the room, and Oakley, having purchased a new…

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A Steamer on Fire. Warrimoo Returns to Port. [By Telegraph.] Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 March 1905 · page 2

The well-known steamer Warrimoo, in distress, put into the bay this morning, early. Rockets were sent up and blue lights burnt when the steamer…

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A Small Fire

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 March 1905 · page 2

A fire broke out about 6 o'clock last night in a two-roomed wood-and-iron house in Cobalt-street, Railway Town, but before much damage was done the…

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In the Line of Fire. BRISBANE

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 March 1905 · page 4

Clarence Kermod, of Sandgate, occupied a room with David Oakley. There was a muszie-loading gun in the room, and Oakley, having purchased a new…

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