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

Fires & bushfires, 1906

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General Cables London, June 8. Fire on the Gothic

Goulburn Herald · Monday 11 June 1906 · page 4

After the steamer Gothic, which was on a voyage from Wellington, New Zealand, to London, left Teneriffe, two fires occurred among the cargo of wool…

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Cable News. Fires on Ships. London, June 9

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 12 June 1906 · page 4

It is feared that the loss on account of the Gothic's fire will exceed £200,000. The outbreak on the steamer Waimate, which arrived at Teneriffe with a slight fire in…

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Fire Brigades Bill

Goulburn Herald · Friday 15 June 1906 · page 2

SPEAKING at the official opening of the new fire station at the Globe on Wednesday night, Mr. Hogue, Chief Secretary, said that one of the measures to be introduced by the…

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Extraordinary Fatality. The Fifield Case.MAN Sewn in a Bag.his Clothes Catch Fire Five Men Charged with Murder. Fifield

The Yass Courier · Friday 15 June 1906 · page 2

A telegram in Wednesday’s S. M. Herald says:—The reopened inquiry concerning the circumstances surrounding the death of James Cameron, at Fi[?]eld, on February 16,…

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Ships' Fires

Goulburn Herald · Monday 18 June 1906 · page 4

It is surmised in London that, the recent fires in the wool cargoes of the Gothie, Perthshire, Waimate, and Pitcaira Island were due to chemical constituents in sheep…

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Alarm of Fire

Goulburn Herald · Monday 18 June 1906 · page 2

A CHIMNET on fire at the rear of the Werriwa Times printing office in Auburn-street caused the fire-bell to be rang at a quarter to ten on Saturday night. Members of tile brigade…

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Ship Destroyed by Fire

Goulburn Herald · Monday 18 June 1906 · page 2

THE news has reached Sydney of the total destruction by fire of the well-known Australian trading ship Brenda, which sailed on her last voyage from Newcastle on…

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Cable News. Fires on Ships. London, June 16

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 19 June 1906 · page 4

An inquiry has been held at Valparaiso into the burning of the barque Pitcairn Island in April in latitude 52 south and longitude 90 west. The Court found that…

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Fire in Quebec

Goulburn Herald · Monday 25 June 1906 · page 4

The Roman Catholic Cathedral and St. Joseph's Retreat and Convent at Nicolet, Quebec, have been destroyed by fire. The loss is estimated at £80,000…

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Sensational Fire at Molong

Goulburn Herald · Monday 25 June 1906 · page 2

A CONFLAGRATION broke out at Domeny and Son's drapery establishment at Molong, between 2 and 3 yesterday morning. The premises of George Bauer, stationer and news - agent,…

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The Molong Fire. Story of the Midnight Marauders

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 26 June 1906 · page 3

Molong, Monday.—An inquest was opened today before Mr. Kinna, coroner, on the fire yesterday. Sergeant Ritchie gave evidence as to the destruction caused…

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Football. St. Clement’s Institute v. the Fire Brigade

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 26 June 1906 · page 2

The following team has been selected to represent St. Clement’s Institute in a match against the local Fire Brigade to-morrow : Will Eager, P. Cox, Walter…

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Great Fire at Molong. Masked Men Attack Storekeeper. Gagged and Bound. Molong

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 26 June 1906 · page 4

A conflagration, which threatoned the destruction of most of the business premises of the north side of Bank-street, broke out at Domeny and Son's drapery establishment between 2 and 3 this morning…

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Great Fire at Molong, Three Business Premises Gutted. Masked Men Attack Store Keeper. Molong

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 26 June 1906 · page 2

A conflagration, which threatened the destruction of moat of the business premises of the north side of Bank-street, broke-out at Domeny and Son’s drapery…

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Wool Ship Fires

Goulburn Herald · Wednesday 27 June 1906 · page 4

Sportancous combustion among the wool caused a fire in No. 5 hold of the New Zealand Shipping Company's steamer Rimataken at London. The fire was not extinguished…

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Outrage at Molong Attacked by Masked Men. Storekeeper Gagged and Bound. Premises Then Set on Fire. Molong

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 27 June 1906 · page 2

A fire which threatened the destruction of most of the business premises on the north side of Bank Street broke out at Demeny and Son’s drapery establishment between 2 and 3 o’clock this…

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Fire at Collector

Goulburn Herald · Friday 29 June 1906 · page 5

A FIRE occurred at Mrs. Kimberley's Commercial Hotel at Collector on Wednesday night, the stables, shed, and coach house being completely destroyed. A strong…

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Sensational Fire at Molong

The Burrowa News · Friday 29 June 1906 · page 2

A conflagration broke nut at Domeny and Son's drapery establishment at Molong, between 2 and 3 on Sunday morning. The promises of George Bauer,…

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Wool Ship Fires. London, June 25

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 30 June 1906 · page 3

Spontaneous combustion among the wool caused a fire in No. 5 hold of the New Zealand Shipping Company's steamer Rimutaka at London. The fire was not extinguished for two…

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The Molong Fire. an Open Verdict

Goulburn Herald · Monday 2 July 1906 · page 3

THE inquiry into the origin of the recent fire was resumed on Friday, Mr. Rooke representing insurance companies. Dib Domeny said his stock in January was…

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