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

Fires & bushfires, 1902

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Corrimal Colliery. Outbreak of Fire

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 23 September 1902 · page 3

A serious fire broke out in the Corrimal mine near Wollongong about three o’clock on Saturday morning, and it is believed to be burning fiercely at a point…

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Burnt Out. a Wargeila Incident

Yass Evening Tribune · Monday 13 October 1902 · page 2

On Friday last the dwelling house of Mr. Fredrick Davis a Wargeila setter, and one of the best known New about the district, was completely destroyed by…

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Fire on a Mount. Sensational Statements

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 14 October 1902 · page 1

A telegram from Ballarat,(Vie), says: The strange stories which a few weeks ago came from the Skipton district about the extremely hot…

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Fire in Auburn-street

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 15 October 1902 · page 2

AT 4.30 this afternoon a fire was discovered in the coach-house of tile White Horse Hotel, a weather-board structure situated at the rear of Mr. Antonie's shop in Auburn-street…

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Fire at the White Horse

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 16 October 1902 · page 2

An outhouse in the yard of the White Horse Hotel premises was discovered to be on fire on Wednesday afternoon by Mr. Antonio, whose premises adjoin the building. The fire had got…

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Fire Brigade

The Burrangong Argus · Saturday 18 October 1902 · page 2

A FULL meeting of the Fire Brigade Committee was held at the Town Hall on Monday evening last. The Secretary advised that a full statement of the proposed scheme for bringin the Railway…

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Fire Brigade Day

Yass Evening Tribune · Monday 20 October 1902 · page 2

Monday, 10th November has been set aside for the grand popular demonstration, procession and sports promoted by the Yass Fire Brigade. Some Partice…

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Fire in Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 21 October 1902 · page 2

Shortly after 9 o'clock on Monday morning a serious fire broke out on the premises occupied by the Deering Harvester Company, 307-309 Kent-street. Owing to the approaching harvest the…

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A Big Fire

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 24 October 1902 · page 2

Occurred in Sydney, en Monday morning in Kent-street in premises four storeys high, and occupied by the Deering Harvester Co., the…

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Fire Brigade Day. Getting Things Ready

Yass Evening Tribune · Thursday 30 October 1902 · page 2

It would seem that both in the town and district round, the Fire Brigade Demonstration on Monday, 10th November, is creating considerable interest, and being…

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Extensive Fire at Albany. Perth

Crookwell Gazette · Friday 31 October 1902 · page 2

AT Albany to-day a fire broke out in the Central Coffee Palace, owned by Mr. McKall Brothers, and occupied by John Z[?]kes: The…

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Local and General News, The Fire Brigade

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 4 November 1902 · page 2

THE members of the Fire Brigade are trying their best to have a successful demonstration on Monday and it certainly will not be the fault of the…

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Fires on Steamers. London, Nov. 9

Crookwell Gazette · Wednesday 12 November 1902 · page 2

THE Peninsular and Oriental Company's steamer Carndia bound from Yokohama to London arrived at Ismaitia Suez…

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A Terrible Day in Victoria. Fire Balls Set Fire to Buildings

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 13 November 1902 · page 2

Melbourne, Wednesday.—The weather throughout the State to-day was phenomenal. Duststorms, accompanied by great heat, raged violently in all parts. At Boort, great balls of…

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Fire Brigade Day. A Successful Demonstration

Yass Evening Tribune · Thursday 13 November 1902 · page 2

If dry and bright, the weather was otherwise tolerable on Monday, thus favoring the proceedings of the day planned by the Yass Fire Brigade, and carried…

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King’s Birthday in Yass. Fire Brigade Sports

The Yass Courier · Friday 14 November 1902 · page 2

THE holiday in Yass was celebrated in unusual November heat; hot burning winds blew as if from a fur[?] throughout the day and greatly militated…

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Heat and Dust Storms. Towns Enveloped. Fire Balls in Victoria

Goulburn Herald · Friday 14 November 1902 · page 2

HIGH temperatures and violent dust-storms occurred on Wednesday. At Bourke 106deg., were registered, Hillstion and Wilcannia advised 101deg. each, Albury, Hay, and…

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News by Cable. Fatal Fire

The Burrowa News · Friday 21 November 1902 · page 3

A fire occurred at a mill at Stockport, Cheshire. Eight of the operatives were burnt to death, and many of the other employees who were on the upper floors…

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Destructive Fire in Persia. London, Nov. 20

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 22 November 1902 · page 4

The Daily Mail reports that a great portion of the city of Resht, Persia, has been destroyed by fire; 1500 buildings, including many warehouses, were burned. Two hundred people perished…

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The Fire at Dr. Godson's House

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 25 November 1902 · page 2

The Evening News gives some further particulars regarding the destruction by fire on Saturday morning of Dr Godson's country residence at Blackheath. Mrs. Barnet. sister-in-law of the doctor,…

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