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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1901

263 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 11 of 14

Suspicious Fire in Wool Shed. Sheep Roasted Alive. Berrigan

The Yass Courier · Friday 20 September 1901 · page 4

The woolshed the property of Mr. A. C. Wilson, of old Berrigan Station, was totally destroyed bg fire this morning under what are considered most…

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The Palace Emporium Fire

Goulburn Herald · Monday 23 September 1901 · page 2

IT took Mr. S. Hordern ten hours to sign his name to the various claims (500). The number of signatures thus made by him was 1700. The head accountant also signed 1700…

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The Fire at Horderns. Signing the Insurance Claims

Yass Evening Tribune · Monday 23 September 1901 · page 2

On Friday at the offices of his insurance brokers—.Messrs. A. B. Purcell and Co.— Mr. Samuel Hordern accomplished a unique task. He signed the insurance…

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A Fire Brigade

Yass Evening Tribune · Monday 7 October 1901 · page 2

It would be an entirely wise and judicious action on the part of the townspeople, particularly those engaged in business or the owners of property,…

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Fire on the Papanui. London, Oct. 3

Crookwell Gazette · Tuesday 8 October 1901 · page 4

IT has now been learned but the entire contents (38,000 car cases of sheep) of No. 3 hold of the Papanui, which put into…

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Fire Brigade. To the Editor Yass Tribune

Yass Evening Tribune · Thursday 10 October 1901 · page 3

Sir,— In looking over your last issue I was pleased to see an article in reference to a Fire Brigade for Yass, as I consider that some means to cope with outbreaks…

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The Fire at Greenbank. INQUEST

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 12 October 1901 · page 2

AN inquest was held on Wednesday at Greenbank before Mr. Byrnes, P.M., coroner and a jury, of twelve touching the fire which destroyed the woolshed and stud sheep at Greenbank Station…

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The Fire Brigade

Yass Evening Tribune · Monday 14 October 1901 · page 2

The scheme of forming a volunteer fire brigade in Yass put forward in the “Tribune” of a few issues back and endorsed in a very sensible letter from…

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A Volunteer Fire Brigade. To the Editor Yass Tribune

Yass Evening Tribune · Thursday 17 October 1901 · page 2

Sir, —In your issue of the 10th instant I read with interest a letter re a Fire Brigade for the town of Yass. Evidently Mr. Jewell understands well what he is writing…

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The Captain's Flat Fire

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 23 October 1901 · page 2

THE inquest on the above concluded on Monday night, and resulted on a verdict of arson against a young woman and a boy of fourteen. Both accused were committed for…

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Volunteer Fire Brigade. Enthusiastic Meeting. Resolutions Carried

Yass Evening Tribune · Thursday 24 October 1901 · page 2

IT is a very long time since any local movement has been taken up in Yass with such spirit and enthusiasm as that recently initiated in the “Tribune” for…

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Telephonic Communication at Goulburn Fire Station

Werriwa Times and Goulburn District News · Friday 25 October 1901 · page 3
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THE Postmaster General has declined to comply with a request sent to him by the Goulburn Fire Brigades Board through Mr. Conroy M.P., asking that the charges on…

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Local & General News. Public Meeting.--fire Brigade

The Yass Courier · Friday 25 October 1901 · page 2

A will attended and enthusiastic meeting took place in the Mechanics' Institute on Tuesday evening last. The Mayor (Mr. S. E. Bradford) occupied the chair,…

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Fire

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 26 October 1901 · page 2

This (Saturday) morning a fire was discovered is the bedroom of a weatherboard cottage in Addison-street occupied by Mr. McAlcon. Mr. Garradd, who lives next door, was summoned and quickly…

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Telephonic Communication at Goulburn Fire Station

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 26 October 1901 · page 4

The Postmaster-General has declined to comply with a request sent to him by the Goulburn Fire Brigade Board, through Mr. Conroy, M.H.R, asking that the charges on telephone and fire…

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Fire

Goulburn Herald · Monday 28 October 1901 · page 2

ABOUT a quarter to one on Saturday a fire was discovered in a bedroom of a weather-board cottage in Addison-street, occupied by Mrs. MrAloon. The fire-bell was rung and…

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Fire in America

Goulburn Herald · Monday 28 October 1901 · page 2

A FIRE occurred at Philadelphia, United States, Naphtha and benzine stored in a cellar in an upholstery manufactory of nine stories eight fire, and the flames spread…

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Fatal Fire. Twenty Persons Killed

Werriwa Times and Goulburn District News · Monday 28 October 1901 · page 2

LONDON, Oct. 25.—A fire occurred at Philadelphia, United States, resulting in the loss of many lives. Naphtha and benzine stored in a cellar in…

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Fatal Fire. Twenty Persons Killed Many Injured

The Burrowa News · Friday 1 November 1901 · page 1

A fire occurred at Philadelphia, United States, resulting in the loss of many lives. Naphtha and benzine stored in a cellar…

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