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Murray · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1905

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Bush Fires' Relief Fund

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 12 January 1905 · page 4

The following practical letter speaks for itself: Milbrulong, June 9, 1905…

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More Bush Fires

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 13 January 1905 · page 3

A gigantic bush fire is raging near Mount William, the newly discovered goldfield a short distance from Ararat, Miles of country have been…

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The Bush Fires

The Independent · Friday 13 January 1905 · page 2

The opening of the New Year of [?] will be long remembered throughout New South Wales, accompanied as it was with the most disastrous bush free over known to…

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The Great Bush Fires

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 January 1905 · page 24

Further reports are now to hand of the recent terrible conflagration that laid bare an enormous proportion of grass land in this district, and demolished crops,…

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Vagaries of Bush Fires

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 13 January 1905 · page 4

During the prevalence of the recent bush fires in the southern district, instances were recorded where the best intentions of some of the settlers were…

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The Bush Fires. Outbreak at Hopefield

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 January 1905 · page 2

On Wednesday afternoon last quite a commotion was caused in Corowa by the continued ringing of the firebell Enquires as to the cause…

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The Bush Fires. a Relief Fund Opened

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 13 January 1905 · page 2

A well attended public meeting was held at Wagga on Friday night, the mayor presiding, to inauguarate a fund for the relief of sufferers from the late…

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Mr. R. T. Ball and the Bush Fires Relief Movement

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 January 1905 · page 39

Mr. R. T. Ball forwards us the following correspondence and writes:—ANTHRAX REGULATIONS. When Mr. R. T. Ball, member for…

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The Bush Fires. (Continued from page 24.) on the Line of Fire. Jindera. Tuesday, Jan. 10

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 January 1905 · page 37

Since my last, I have gathered further losses. Mr. M'Illree, of Stoney Park, thought that his loss of 80 bullocks and 900 sheep was all, hut the remainder of…

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What Caused the Fires

The Berrigan Advocate · Friday 13 January 1905 · page 2

Under the above heading the “Sydney Morning Herald” writes as follows:— Now that public interest is excited…

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Wodonga Fire Brigade

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 January 1905 · page 4

Tho annual banquet of the Wodonga Fire Brigade was held in the Brigade room on Wednesday evening. There was a good attendance, comprising Captain Ryan and…

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Fire at Wagra

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 January 1905 · page 17

According to a report to hand yesterday a fire broke out on Wednesday night near Wagra on the hills, and was making for Dora Dora. The fire seemed to be…

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Fire Insurance Settlements

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 January 1905 · page 2

Mr. Deakin, adjuster for the Alliance Insurance Company, has been in the district for the past week settling the claims of policy-holders who…

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Origin of Fires. Phosphorus in Dead Rabbits

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 January 1905 · page 17

In a report received by the Inspector-General of Police from Murrumburrah specific instances' are mentioned of ignition caused by phosphorus which had been used…

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A Fire Break Machine

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 13 January 1905 · page 4

Arrangements were made by the Brundrett Bros. for a demonstration of their fire break machine at Brighton, Vic., but owing to circumstances…

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Fire Tragedy. Three Lives Lost

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 January 1905 · page 25

A terrible burning fatality, resulting in the loss of three lives, occurred at Paddington, a suburb of Brisbane, early on Friday morning, when the residence of…

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District News. Thoughts of an Idle Moment. The Fires

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 January 1905 · page 2

The closing days of the old year and the dawn of the new will long be remembered by those who had the misfortune to be in the "line of fire" which swept over…

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Fire at Coreen. January 11, 1905

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 13 January 1905 · page 2

A fire started on Burryjaa Station on Tuesday evening at about 6 o'clock on the north boundary. It was caused by lightning striking a tree, and…

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On the Line of Fire. Notes En Route

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 January 1905 · page 24

A change of views—A plea for mercy—"Anguish"—An ideal homestead wrecked—The greatest loss of all—Should the State help?—Personal experiences—A…

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Fire on the Gunbar Road. Mr. McLelland's Residence Destroyed

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 13 January 1905 · page 2

A destructive fire occurred at Thurlan Park, about nine miles from Hay, at about 10.30 o'clock on Wednesday morning, by whihc the residence of Mr Wm McLelland…

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