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

Fires & bushfires, 1916

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Lockhart Fires. Coroner's Verdict Definite. Wilful Arson 'Both Men Committed for Trial

Young Witness · Tuesday 24 October 1916 · page 4

A coronial inquiry was conducted at the Lockhart Court House on Friday into the circumstances touching the Arcs at the Lockhart wheat stocks on…

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Fire at Eastgrove

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 26 October 1916 · page 2

A destructive outbreak of fire occurred at Eastgrove yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon at Mr. Power's orchard. A shed rented by Mr. William J. Guard, fruiterer, of Auburn-street,…

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Sydney Fire. £60,000 Damage. Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 26 October 1916 · page 4

There were a number of sensational features in connection with the fire at John Connell & Co.'s, Ltd., last night. Although there were no explosives of any kind stored in the building,…

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Sensational Fire

Young Witness · Friday 27 October 1916 · page 2

There were a number of sensational features in connection with the Are at John Connell and Co's, Ltd, on Wednesday night Although there were no…

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Fire at Harden

Young Witness · Friday 27 October 1916 · page 2

What might have been one of the most disastrous fires ever in Harden, had it not been checked in time, broke out in Mr. G. E, Abbott's store…

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Fire in Hospital. Children Jump to Death. (Reuter's Telegram). OTTAWA

Young Witness · Friday 27 October 1916 · page 2

Five children are dead and fifteen missing as a result of a fire in St. Elizabeth Hospital, Farnham, Quebec. Scores of children leaped from the win…

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Destructive Fire

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 28 October 1916 · page 6

Over £70,000 worth of damage was caused by the fire which broke out at the premises of John Connell and Co. Proprietary, Limited in Kent-street, on Tuesday evening. The firm's…

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Fire in Children's Hospital. Ottawa

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 28 October 1916 · page 4

Five children are dead and fifteen missing as the result of a fire at St. Elizabeth Hospital, Farnham Quchec. The children leaped from windows to the pavements…

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New Fire Engine

Young Witness · Tuesday 31 October 1916 · page 2

The new turbine engine for the Young Fire Brigade arrived here yesterday. It is similar in construction to the present horse drawn machine, with…

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Further British Advance. German Liquid Fire. Attack Repulsed. London

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 31 October 1916 · page 4

Sir Douglas Haig, in a communique, states:—We have further advanced north-east of Lesboeufs. PARIS, Sunday…

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Another Fire. Suspicious Circumstance. Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 2 November 1916 · page 2

At an early hour this morning fire broke out in a bakehouse at the rear of Mr. Bunting's shop and residence, Manly. The building, which contains two storeys, was severely damaged, and…

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Danger of Bush Fires

Young Witness · Friday 3 November 1916 · page 1

Farmers and graziors are much concerned over the possibility of bush fires during the coming summer, owing to the abundant growth of grass. Last,…

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Danger of Fires. Sale of 'Raw Phosphorus and Wax Matches Prohibited, (To the Editor)

Young Witness · Friday 3 November 1916 · page 3

Sir—Recently while in the Burrangong Electorate my attention was drawn to the very heavy growth of grass in all country districts, and the…

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Another Fire. Results in Fatality. Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Saturday 4 November 1916 · page 4

The Austral Joinery Works at St. Peter's were destroyed by fire early this morning. The shock of seeing, his premises on fire was responsible for Mr. Henry Bush suddenly…

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Fire at Tarago

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Tuesday 7 November 1916 · page 4

A fire occurred on November 3 at the railway yards at Tarago. As a result about 79 rabbit crates were destroyed. It is believed that a camp fire which had been [?]t near the station…

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No Bill. in Wheat Stacks' Fire Case. Lockhart

Young Witness · Tuesday 7 November 1916 · page 4

The Crown has not filed a bill against George Francis Finn and George Thompson, charged with having caused Area in wheat stacks at Lockhart…

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Mysterious Tram Fire

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 9 November 1916 · page 2

A tram was found to be on fire at about three o'clock this morning outside the Neutral Bay tram depot, where yesterday it was discovered the handles of water-tanks and a…

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Fire in Tram. SYDNEY

Young Witness · Friday 10 November 1916 · page 2

As a tram was entering Neutral Bay tram depot last night, a piece of cotton waste was found burning under a trapdoor in one of comportments…

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Destructive Fire. SYDNEY

Young Witness · Tuesday 14 November 1916 · page 2

A fire at Tauranga (New Zealand) practically wiped out the centre of the town. The loss is estimated at £30. 000…

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Suspicious Fire

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Thursday 16 November 1916 · page 4

Shortly after midnight smoke and flames were noticed issuing from the premises of Messrs. Stalmack and Basger, cabinet-makers, Paddington. The firemen on entering the building…

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