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Mid North Coast · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1904

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Fire at Yarravel

Macleay Argus · Saturday 24 September 1904 · page 12

During Monday night a barn, together with its contents, belonging to Mr. W. J. Howley, of Yarravel, was completely destroyed by fire. The…

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Fire In Taree. Damage Estimated at £70

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 12 October 1904 · page 2

On Saturday afternoon last, about 9 o'clock, a fire occurred in a store-room at the rear of Mr. H. Bennett's chemist shop, Victoria- street, Tares, and caused damage estimated…

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A Ship on Fire

The Macleay Chronicle · Thursday 13 October 1904 · page 8

THE British ship Mount Stewart, took fire in Sydney Harbor last week She was subsequently flooded in Berry's Bay, was pumped out during Friday, She was floated off…

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Taree Fire Brigade

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 15 October 1904 · page 5

A MEETING for the purpose of resuscitating the local fire brigade was held at the School of Arts on Thursday night last, when, notwithstanding the rain, about a dozen persona attended. The Mayor (Mr. J…

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Fire in Taree. Damage Estimated at L70

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 15 October 1904 · page 3

ON Saturday afternoon last, about 5 o'clock, a fire occurred in a store-room at the rear of Mr. H. Bennett's chemist shop, Victoria Street, Taree, aud caused damage estimated…

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Latest Particulars. Japanese Success Calmly Received in Tokio. Heavy Firing Causes Rain and Hail to Fall. Incredible Fury of Japanese Artillery Fire. Frightful Carnage. Sydney

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Wednesday 19 October 1904 · page 3

The Russian retreat has developed into a rout along almost the whole front. Every succeeding report from Tokio…

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Tares Fire Brigade

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 22 October 1904 · page 4

A MEETING of the Taree Fire Brigade was held at the station on Tuesday night last--Mr. D. Delves occupying the chair. Rules relating to the brigade were read and…

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Concerning the Fire Fly

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 22 October 1904 · page 7

People who object to pay gas bills should move to the tropics where they can obtain as much light as they want by simply catching a few…

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Fire at East Frederickton

Macleay Argus · Saturday 5 November 1904 · page 6

Early on Saturday morning last, the steam creamery belonging to Messrs. Jacob Allen and Cowin, at East Frederickton, was completely…

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Fire at Walterston. Damage Estimated at Over £800

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 19 November 1904 · page 5

MOST of our leaders will regret to hear of the misfortune that befel Mr. Geo. Walters, J.P., of Walterslon, Lansdowne, early last Wednesday morning, in the destruction of his…

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Fire Inquest

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Saturday 26 November 1904 · page 4

AN inquest took at Walterston, Lansdowne River, on Wednesday last, before Mr. J. G. Fletcher, P.M., District Coroner, and a jury of 12, into the…

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The Walterston Fire

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 26 November 1904 · page 4

ON Wednesday last an inquest was held at Walterston, before Mr. J. W. Fletcher, P.M. (Coroner), respecting the origin of the fire which destroyed Mr. Geo. Walters' residence and store last week. The…

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