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Macarthur (Camden & Campbelltown) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1908

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The Wollondilly Press (Late "Bowral Free Press.) 15 1 08. Fire at Burradoo

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 15 January 1908 · page 2

Yesterday afternoon a fire started in the dry grass in paddock adjourning E[?]ng Cottage, Burradoo, occupied by Judge H[?]rrs. The f[?]ames spread rapidly, and…

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Fire at Yerranderie. Foggon's Store Gutted

Camden News · Thursday 23 January 1908 · page 1

At about 10 o'clock on Tuesday night the alarming cry of fire was heard throughout Yerranderie, when the store of Mr: M. A. Foggan was seen ablaze. Mrs. Foggan…

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An Irish Fire. Bank Burned Down. Water Cut Off

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 25 January 1908 · page 2

The prosperous town of Ballymena, County Antrim, was last night (l3th November) the scene of a disastrous fire…

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Coals of Fire. What They Mean

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 8 February 1908 · page 2

THE MEN WHO DISCUSSED. Mr W. V. Roberts writes, in the "Daily News" of 29th November:- The tramway being up for…

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Fires

The Wollondilly Press · Wednesday 19 February 1908 · page 2

A fire broke out on Sunday, morning last in a buggy shed at the rear of Mr. J. Cope's dwelling, "The Nursery," Bowral. Mrs. Cope saw flames ascending from the shed shortly after 8 o'clock, and…

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Boyertown Horror. Fire, Frenzy and PANIC

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 14 March 1908 · page 3

The following detailed particulars of the Boyertown horror ore furnished by the Now York correspondent of the "Daily Mail" as follows:—…

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Sleeping Car Fire. English Passengers. Jump Through Window

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 21 March 1908 · page 4

According to the "Daily Mail" correspondent at St. Petersburg on the 4th of January English passengers had a narrow escape in a fire which destroyed the…

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Boyertown Horror. Fire Frenzy and PANIC

The Picton Post · Wednesday 25 March 1908 · page 3

The following detailed particulars of the Boyertown horror are furnished by the New York correspondent of the "Daily Mail" as follows…

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Sleeping Car Fire. English Passengers. Jump Through Window

The Picton Post · Wednesday 1 April 1908 · page 3

According to the "Daily Mali" correspondent at St. Petersburg or the 4th of January English passengers had a narrow escape in a fire which destroyed the…

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Fire at Drury Lane. Entire Stage Destroyed. Exciting Scenes. Fire Curtain Saves Theatre. Future Plans

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 6 June 1908 · page 7

The great fire at Drury Lane Theatre proved writes the ("Daily Mall of 25th March), beyond question the value of the fireproof curtain. Though it seemed…

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The Duke of Devons Fire. an Appreciation. by One Who Knew Him

The Picton Post · Wednesday 17 June 1908 · page 3

There was, writes a contributor in the "Dally Hail" of 26th March, a cloud across the sunshine, of yesterday, the first day of spring. The news of the…

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Castle Burned Down. 1,20,000 Damage. Caused by a Chimney Fire

The Picton Post · Wednesday 1 July 1908 · page 7

Monzie Castle near Crieff a fine Gothic structure erected in the early part of the last century was totally destroyed fire on 15th…

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Fire at Harrow. Boys Assist Firemen

The Picton Post · Wednesday 8 July 1908 · page 3

Shortly before nine o'clock last night (3rd April) a fire broke out at one of the large "houses" at Harrow School. The local fire brigade were quickly on the…

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Extinguishing Fire with a Powder

The Picton Post · Wednesday 15 July 1908 · page 7

An interesting demonstration was (writes "Chambers' Journal") recently given in London With a new fire-extinguishing medium. Unlike the majority…

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Girl Heroine at a Fire. Rescue of Eight Persons

The Picton Post · Wednesday 12 August 1908 · page 7

A thirteen-year-old girl, Miss Margaret Euler. is. writes the "Delly Mail." to be made an honorary member of the New York Fire Brigade in recognition…

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Girl Heroine at a Fire. Rescue of Eight Persons

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 15 August 1908 · page 7

A thirteen-year-old girl, Miss Margaret Ruler, is, writes the "Daily Mail," to be made an honorary member of the New York F[?] Brigade in recognition…

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Peer's Loss by Fire. Lord Brassey's Mansion in Flames. Treasures Burnt. Owner Directs Firemen From Tower

The Picton Post · Wednesday 28 October 1908 · page 6

A destructive fire broke out this afternoon at Normanhurst Court, Lord Brassey's Sussex seat near Battle. The great part of the eastern portion of the…

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Fernie's Disastrous Fire. an Unfortunate City

The Picton Post · Wednesday 11 November 1908 · page 3

The history of the town of Fernie, practically wiped out by fire, says Reuter's Victoria (B.C.) correspondent, shows that it has been one of the most…

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Fernie's Disastrous Fire. an Unfortunate City

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 14 November 1908 · page 7

The history of the town of Fernle, practically wiped out by lire, says Reuter's Victoria (B.C.) correspondent, shows that it has bean one of the most…

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A Disastrous Fire. a Bowral Villa Destroyed

The Wollondilly Press · Saturday 21 November 1908 · page 5

A disastrous conflagration, resulting in a heavy financial loss, occurred in Bowral early on Friday morning. That it was unattended by fatal results is fortunate…

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