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Broken Hill & the Far West · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1923

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(Central Mine Fire. (Continued from Page 1) Water Up to 1200 Ft. Level

Barrier Miner · Monday 6 August 1923 · page 4

Mr. James Hebbard, manager of the Central mine, made the following statement to-night in connection with the fire which is still burning in the…

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Central Mine Fire. No Fresh Developments

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 7 August 1923 · page 2

There were no fresh developments reported this morning in connection with the Central mine fire…

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Central Mine Fire. No Fresh Developments

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 August 1923 · page 1

There were ne frosh developments reported to-day in connection with the fire which has teen burning in the underground workings of the Central…

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Street Fire Alarms How to Operate Them

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 August 1923 · page 4

To operate street fire [?] open the door of the box, pul the leves down to "stop," and let go. Then await the arrival of the brigade. On…

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Fire at Blickall. Damage Estimated at £20,000

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 8 August 1923 · page 4

A disastrous fire occurred at Blackall on Sunday afternoon, when damage, was done estimated at £20,000 (says a Sydney message in the…

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Central Mine Fire. Inspection by Mr. Jaquet

Barrier Miner · Thursday 9 August 1923 · page 1

Mr.James Hebbard, manager of the Central mine stated this morning that there were no fresh developments in connection with the fire at the mine…

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Central Mine Fire. No Fresh Developments

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 August 1923 · page 1

There were no fresh developments reported this morning in connection with the fire has bern burning in the undergro[?]d worl[?] of the…

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Street Fire AlARMS How to Operate Them

Barrier Miner · Friday 10 August 1923 · page 4

T0 operate street fire alarias open the door of the box, pull the feret down to "stop," and let go. Then await the arrival of the brigade. On…

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Work on the Mines. Central Mine Fire Motor Pump Installed

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 August 1923 · page 1

Mr. James Hebbard, manager of the Central mine, stated this morning that there were no fresh developments in connection with the fire in the…

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Fire Follows Explosion. Lighter Burnt to the Water and £4000 Cargo Destroyed Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 11 August 1923 · page 1

A lighter laden with nitrate of soda burst into name following an explosion at the Colonial Sugar Refining Company Limited's wharf at Pyrmont…

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Central Mine Fire. No New Developments

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 August 1923 · page 1

No fresh developments were reported to-day in connection with the Central mine fire. Mr. J. Hebbard, the manager, stated…

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Central Mine Fire. (Continued from Page 1). Contract to Be Tried for Men in Fire Area

Barrier Miner · Monday 13 August 1923 · page 4

In the W.I.U. official newspaper of Saturday an article appeared protesting against certain miners working eighthour shifts underground at the Central…

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A Rubbish Fire

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 August 1923 · page 2

At about 6 o'clock last night the Central Fire Brigade received a call through the fire alarm box at the corner of Argent and Kaolin streets…

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Fire at Goodiwindi

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 August 1923 · page 4

Advices from Goodiwindi state that a disastrous fire on Sunday destroyed the big general store of Messrs. Rich and Company and the shire hall,…

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Central Mine Fire No Fresh Developments

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 14 August 1923 · page 3

There were no fresh developments reported to-day in connection with the fire, which has been burning in the underground workings of the Central…

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Central Mine Fire. No Inconvenience at South by Water From Central

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 August 1923 · page 4

When asked this morning if the South mine is experiencing any further trouble from the water coining into the underground workings from the…

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Cemtral Mine Fire. Underground Operations to Cease for One Month Manager's Special Report

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 15 August 1923 · page 2

Mr. J. Hobbard. manager of the Central mine, to-day issued the following statement concerning the Central mine fire:—…

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Central Mine Fire. Underground Operations Ceased This Morning 60 Men Affected

Barrier Miner · Thursday 16 August 1923 · page 2

THE decision arrived at yesterday in conection with the Central mine fire, to cease operations underground for one month, was carried into effect this…

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Catholic Presbytery Destroyed by Fire

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 August 1923 · page 1

The Roman Catholic presbytery at Hamilton, a suburb of Brisbane, containing 13 rooms, was totally destroyed by fire on Wednesday (says a…

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Ship on Fire. Much Damage Done

Barrier Miner · Friday 17 August 1923 · page 1

All Wednesday night and early on Thursday morning firemen and the crew of the Norwegian steamer Neils Neilson worked desperately to check…

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