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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1899

102 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 3 of 6

Fire Brigade

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 14 July 1899 · page 8

At a meeting of the members of the Condobolin Volunteer Fire Brigade, held in the Council Chambers last. Friday evening, there were present--Firemen W. A. B…

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Fire at Melrose

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 28 July 1899 · page 7

Mr Byrnes' Melrose Hotel and its contents were totally consumed by fire about 11.30 a.m. on Thursday morning, 20th inst. The fire originated in the dining room from…

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Hidden Fire in Alpine Heights

Cowra Guardian and Lachlan Agricultural Recorder · Saturday 29 July 1899 · page 10

There is something very piquant about the idea of a volcano in the Alps. The flames may come, and provide a spectacle almost if not quite unique in character…

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Fire

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 4 August 1899 · page 8

ON Sunday night about 7.20 p.m. the fire bell rang out an alarm of fire, and it was found that a fire was raging in the east end of the town The reel…

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Special Practice of the Condobolin Fire Brigade

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 4 August 1899 · page 9

On Thursday evening, 27th instant, at 7.30 p.m., the fire brigade held a special practice to allow T. Brown, Esq., M.L A., Mr. Farmer, and another gentleman…

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Took a Severe Cold After the Big Fire

Forbes Times · Saturday 5 August 1899 · page 3

After the big fire un Cripple [?] I took a very severe cold and tried many remedies without help, the cold only becoming more settled. After using three small bottles of [?] Cough…

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Fire

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Friday 11 August 1899 · page 2

A fire broke out on board the Island steamer Yesebel while the vessel was in Mort's Dock. Several of the deck cabins were destroyed,…

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Local Fire Brigade

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 11 August 1899 · page 6

THE last monthly meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers on Friday evening, 4th inst, Present--Captain Stenhouse (chair),…

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Took a Severe Cold After the Big Fire

Forbes Times · Saturday 12 August 1899 · page 5

After the big fire in Cripple Caeek I took a very severe cold, and tried many remedies without help, the cold only becoming more settled. After using three small bottles of Chamberlain’s Cough…

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Fire Brigade Ball

Western Champion · Friday 18 August 1899 · page 11

The ball, inaugurated by the local Fire Brigade, claimed attention in the Masonic Hall on the first night of the Show. Notwithstanding the many…

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Took a Severe Cold After the Big Fire

Forbes Times · Saturday 19 August 1899 · page 6

After the big fire in Cripple Caeek I took a very severe cold, and tried many remedies without help, the cold only becoming more settled. After using three small bottles of Chamberlain’s Cough…

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Fire

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 22 August 1899 · page 2

Thompson's tannery, the largest in Australia, was completely destroyed by fire at St. Mary's this morning. The damage is estimated at £500,000…

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Fat in the Fire

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 25 August 1899 · page 4

Mr. Barton will make an important announcement in Parliament on Wednesday…

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Took a Severe Cold After the Big Fire

Forbes Times · Saturday 26 August 1899 · page 5

After the big fire in Cripple Caeek I took a very severe cold, and tried many remedies without help, the cold only becoming more settled. After using three small bottles of Chamberlain’s Cough…

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Under Fire

Forbes Times · Saturday 2 September 1899 · page 5

THE Marquis of Dufferin and Ava, writing in the Youth’s Companion, gives a graphic description of a war episode of which he was a spectator. It was in the year 1864, and he was…

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Pittsburg Fire Dog

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Saturday 2 September 1899 · page 5

Dogs that do remarkable feats have become such a common article these days that any dog with ambition to win distinction must turn his attention to developing his genius…

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Fire

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 5 September 1899 · page 2

A serious fire took place early on Sunday morning at the Bantam claim, by which the engine-shed was destroyed and the machinery, with…

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Fire

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 8 September 1899 · page 10

Much excitement was caused in Condobolin on Sunday evening through an alarm of fire being given--per medium of the Church of England bell--and the bright reflection…

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Fire Brigade

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Friday 8 September 1899 · page 7

THE usual monthly meeting of the local Volunteer Fire Brigade was held in the Council Chambers on Friday evening, 1st inst. Present--Captain…

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Fire. Sydney

The Wyalong Star and Temora and Barmedman Advertiser · Tuesday 12 September 1899 · page 2

At about 1 o'clock this morning a fire was discovered in the Tivoli Theatre. It was bursting from the building in all directions, and it soon…

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