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

Fires & bushfires, 1909

159 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 5 of 8

Braidwood Fire Brigade

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 17 July 1909 · page 6

Respecting the special grant of £50 to the Braidwood Volunteer Fire Brigade, Colonel Ryrie, M.L.A., has been informed that a voucher for the amount was forwarded to…

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Fire at Cowra

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 21 July 1909 · page 2

A fire broke nut at 5 o’clock. on Sunday moraine in a terrace of shops owned by Mr. J. Fagan, Sannyri[?]ge. One tenant named Monaghan, carrying on business as a men’s…

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Fire at Cowra

The Burrowa News · Friday 23 July 1909 · page 4

A FIRE broke out at Cowra at 5 o'clock on Sunday morning last in a terrace of shops owned by Mr. J. Fagan, Sa[?]nyridge. One tenant named…

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Fire

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 24 July 1909 · page 4

On Thursday evening a few minutes after 8 o'clock the fire bell sounded, and in a short time the brigade (16 mon strong) was on the scene in Mundy-street, but fortunately was not wanted. It appears that…

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Cable News. Moroccan Fighting. a Murderous Artillery Fire. London, July 29

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 31 July 1909 · page 3

The trouble at Melilla originated in the murder of four platelayers by Riffs who object to the building of a railway. Severe fighting has taken place in the…

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Bush Fire Relics

The Yass Courier · Tuesday 3 August 1909 · page 3

During the disastrous bush fires [?]hich swept over the Yass district in [?]nuary, Messrs. Barber Bros, lost a. [?]umber of valuable horses. It was…

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Chimney on Fire

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 3 August 1909 · page 2

A few minutes after 8 o'clock on Monday evening the central firebell was rung, the original cause being clouds of smoke which were seen issuing from one of the buildings…

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Fire at Her Majesty's Theatre

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 3 August 1909 · page 4

A file broke out at Her Majesty That on Sunday morning but it was discovered over. come before the flames got a good hand. " It was a good save," remarked Mr. Ram[?]iotti yesterday…

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Fire Brigade

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 4 August 1909 · page 2

THE usual monthly meeting of the Young Volunteer Fire Brigade was hold at the Fire Station on Monday night, with a fair attendance. Captain Hayhow occupied…

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Theatre on Fire. Her Majesty’s Damaged Loss Estimated at £3000

The Burrangong Argus · Wednesday 4 August 1909 · page 2

A FIRE broke out at Her Majesty’s Theatre on Sunday morning and before it was extinguished considerable damage was done. The gallery and dome were…

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Goulburn Fire Brigade Board

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 7 August 1909 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the Board was held on Thursday evening. All the members of the Board were present. Several matters were considered, one of which was the…

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N.s.w. Parliament. Fire Brigades Bill

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 12 August 1909 · page 2

In the Legislative Council on Wednesday the Police Offences Bill—a consolidating measure—was read the second time and passed through committee. Further consideration in…

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Prisoner Sets Cell on Fire

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 17 August 1909 · page 2

Wagga, Monday.—Harry Schneider, who is in the Wagga Gaol awaiting a trial of four charges of forging and uttering cheques, and three of obtaining property…

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Fire on the Lucania. London, Aug. 16

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 17 August 1909 · page 2

A fierce fire broke, out in the steerage quarters of the Cunard liner Lucania while in dock at Liverpool. The flames spread to the saloons and one of the holds, and…

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Fire-walking Ceremony

The Young Chronicle · Wednesday 18 August 1909 · page 3

There was a fire-walking ceremony recently in the village of Chekkarpalayam. near Palghaut. The fire was about sixteen feet long and twelve…

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Heroism at a Fire. Woman's Attempt at Rescue. Child Victims

The Young Chronicle · Wednesday 18 August 1909 · page 5

A woman and two young children lost their lives by a fire which broke out on Saturday night, April 22nd, at 19 Park road, Plumstead…

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The Wide World. Fire on a Liner. Passengers' Luggage Destroyed. Food Famine on Board

The Young Chronicle · Wednesday 18 August 1909 · page 3

By a fire which broke out on board the P. and O. steamship Somali thirty-eight hours before she reached Plymouth from Calcutta, late on…

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Goulburn Fire Brigade

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 28 August 1909 · page 4

The social organized by the above brigade took place at the Mechanics' Institute on Thursday night last, and the success achieved exceeded the most sanguine expectations. Fully…

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Goulburn Fire Brigade

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 11 September 1909 · page 4

The above body held its usual monthly meeting last Monday evening, 16 members being present. After the usual course of business had been gone through Superindent Ward, on behalf of the…

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Lighting a Fire with Kerosene

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 14 September 1909 · page 3

Urana, Monday.—A death occurred at the hospital this morning, the result of a burning accident a fortnight ago. The victim was a young married woman, Mrs. E…

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