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Broken Hill & the Far West · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1906

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The Cobalt-street Fire. To the Editor

Barrier Miner · Friday 14 December 1906 · page 2

Sir,—In reference to the fire which occurred in Cobalt-street on Sunday night, and a report of which appeared in "The Miner" of Monday, which…

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Bush Fire at Wilcannia. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 December 1906 · page 2

A bush fire, which started on the Marfield station, has swept many miles of country in the Wilcannia district. It is now under control…

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Burglars Cause a Fire. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 18 December 1906 · page 2

In connection with the big fire at Messrs. Davis, Doery, and Co.'s the opinion is expressed that the outbreak was caused by burglars…

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The Wilcannia Bush Fires. Heavy Losses. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 December 1906 · page 2

Further particulars are now to hand of the bush fires that have been raging in the Wilcannia district. As reported yesterday, the fire (which is now under…

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A Farm Fire

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 December 1906 · page 3

A fire occurred last week on the farm of Mr. Eden, of Agery (close to Moonta). How it originated can only be conjectured, but it is thought that…

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Killed by a Fire Engine. Wellington

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 19 December 1906 · page 1

Mr. Kensington, Under-Secretary for Lands, and his two daughters were crossing the corner of Lambton Quay and Bowen-street, close to Government…

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Bush Fires. Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 December 1906 · page 4

Rubious fires are burning through this district, and thousands of miles [?] valuable grass have boen burnt off and fences destroyed…

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Rain in Queensland. Bush Fires Checked. Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Thursday 20 December 1906 · page 1

A telegram received from Charleville, Queensland, reports that rain commenced throughout that district this morning. It is expected to put…

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Fire Brigade Social

Barrier Miner · Friday 21 December 1906 · page 2

The members of fire hrigndes are always happy, pleasure-provoking fellows whose comaraderie commands the good opinion and friendship of a host…

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Fire-engine Fatality Wellington

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 December 1906 · page 4

An exhaustive inquiry was made into the accident wherein Mrs. Kensington was killed by being knocked down by a fire-engine. The jury absolved the…

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Fire at Hobart Gaol. Hobart

Barrier Miner · Saturday 22 December 1906 · page 4

A fire occurred in the women's division of the Hobart Gaol yesterday. The water service was defective and as a brisk northerly wind was blowing the…

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Fire in Argent-street

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 December 1906 · page 2

The Barrier Co-operative Stores in Argent-street had a narow squeak from being burned down on Saturday night, The fire broke out in the boot window,…

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Fire on the Big Mink

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 December 1906 · page 2

A fire broke out in a small building used as an oil, store and tank stand on the Proprietary mine at about half-past 5 o'clock last night. Happily, the…

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Fire at White Cliffs. a Store-Destroyed. White Cliffs

Barrier Miner · Monday 24 December 1906 · page 2

Bedell's store was totally destroyed by fire at 6 o'clock on Saturday. evening. It is supposed that it caught fire through some children playing with…

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A Narrow Escape. Seven Men Imprisoned by Fire. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Thursday 27 December 1906 · page 4

Comino's oyster shop in Pitt-street, Sydney, was destroyed by fire last night. Seven men who slept on the premises were practically imprisoned by the fire,…

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Fire in Bromide-street

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 December 1906 · page 2

A fire broke out in a three-roomed wood-and-iron house and cool drink store situated near the corner of Thomas and Bromide streets at about 10…

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A Fatal Fire. Christchurch

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 December 1906 · page 2

A large boarding-house was destroyed by fire last night, one of the boarders, a man named Thomas Laidlaw, being burned to death. The inquest was…

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A Narrow Escape. Seven Men Imprisoned by Fire. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 December 1906 · page 4

Comino's oyster shop in Pitt-street, Sydney, was destroyed by fire last night. Seven men who slept on the premises were practically imprisoned by the fire,…

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Tragjc Fire Scene. a Lover's Sacrifice

Barrier Miner · Saturday 29 December 1906 · page 3

A pathetic fire tragedy took place early on November 16 in Bermondsey. London. It claimed three lives.—an old lady, her son and daughter, whilst a…

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