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Hunter Valley · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1902

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Tumut. a Destructive Fire

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 4 July 1902 · page 3

A fire occurred at Tumut at five o'clock this morning, Kindred's Federal carriage works and Carr's saddler's shop, together with the whole of their contents, being totally destroyed. The origin…

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Our Fire Brigade

Singleton Argus · Saturday 5 July 1902 · page 4

From statements made at the last meeting of the Singleton Municipal Council, it would appear that though the casket is ready there are no gems to place…

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Through the Fire; the Tale of a Factory Girl's Temptations. Chapter Xxvii. Tracked

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 5 July 1902 · page 2

Actingin accordance with his precon ceived idea, Jack Hawthorne made it his business to call in at the hostelries resorted to by the Park-lane clothing…

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Fatal Fire

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 8 July 1902 · page 3

A shocking burning fatality occurred at Renmark (Vic.), late on Friday night, Fred. A. Grant, a chemist, being burned to death on his premises,…

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"Our Fire Brigade."

Singleton Argus · Tuesday 8 July 1902 · page 2

(To the Editor of the Singleton Argus.) SIR,—I some time back submitted to the Borough Council 36 or mrs names of persons wishing to enrol a…

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Fire in a Telephone Exchange

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 11 July 1902 · page 3

The premises of the Telephone Company at the London Wall Exchange, which supplied 8000 subscribers, was destroyed by fire yesterday. The loss is estimated at [?]20,000…

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The Big Fire. LONDON

Singleton Argus · Saturday 12 July 1902 · page 5

The fire in the British Government [?] at Delegoa Bay is abating. The [?] is estimated at £1,000,000. Commandant Ben Viljoen, Who is…

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Through the Fire; the Tale Fo a Factory Girl's Temptations. Chapter Xxx. the Ruminations of Ruth Roberts

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 12 July 1902 · page 4

The effect produced on the mind of Ruth Roberts, when Madge Worsley left herstanding at the corner of Upperheadrow, was a curious one. By her abrupt…

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Through the Fire; the Tale of a Factory Girl's Temptations. Chapter Xxxiii. Weaving the Net

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 19 July 1902 · page 1

Before Cecil left Bedford-place he gave careful instructions to the landlady, Mrs. Jenkins, that no one except the doctor was to be allowed to see Madge,…

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Tremendous Fire in Ecuador

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 22 July 1902 · page 3

A terrible fire has occurred in Guayaquil, the principal seaport of Ecuador, South America. The railway station, the Customs-house, and 90 blocks of buildings in the principal streets, were destroyed…

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Fire in Timber Mills. [By Telegraph.] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Saturday 26 July 1902 · page 5

These was a fire this morning in the timber and moulding mills of Henry Beecham and Co, Bourke-street. The milling plant and machinery were…

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Through the Fire; the Tale of a Factory Girl's Temptations. Chapter Xxxvi. Hopes and Fears

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 26 July 1902 · page 4

When Ruth Roberts left Madge's lodgings, her first impulse was to go straight to Jim Cranston's home and tell him what she had just learned. But on second…

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A Destructive Fire

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 July 1902 · page 2

A big fire at Cobar last night destroyed several buildings, including Padula's jewellery establishment which was totally destroyed. The loss is estimated at [?]…

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A Fire on Board Ship

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 July 1902 · page 2

The ship Earnock caught fire in the river at British this morning, but was extinguished after four hours' fighting. Considerable damage was done…

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The Fire in Greta Colliery. Commissioners Report

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 30 July 1902 · page 4

Mr. G. C. Wade, who as Special Commissioner recently held an inquiry, under section 23 of the Coalmines Regulation Act, into the matter of the Grota Colliery fire which broke out on December 5th,…

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Adelaide. a Barque on Fire

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 31 July 1902 · page 3

The Italian barque Pasquale Lauro arrived at the Semaphore from London this morning, and when she was boarded she was found to be on fire and the crew Starring, as they…

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G[?]ta Colliery Fire. Commissioner's Finding

Singleton Argus · Thursday 31 July 1902 · page 1

MR G. C. WADE, who as Special [?] held an inqurry, under section 23 of the Coalmines Regulation Act. into the matter of the Greta…

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Fire at Cobar. [By Telegraph] Sydney

Singleton Argus · Thursday 31 July 1902 · page 3

THREE was a big fire at Cobar last night. Mr Padala'a brick terrace of shops were totally destroyed. The loss is estimated at £5000…

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The Mine on Fire

Singleton Argus · Saturday 2 August 1902 · page 5

the men who are still entombed were engaged in No. 1 district of the mine, and it is feared that this section is on fire. The chance of these men…

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Greta Colliery Fire. Commissioner's Finding

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Saturday 2 August 1902 · page 7

Mr. G. C. Wade, who as Special Commissioner, held an inquiry, under section 23 of the Coalminos Regulation Act, into the matter of the Greta…

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