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Fires & bushfires, 1906

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Strange Fire. Contents of a Box Burning. Suspected Incendiarism

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 19 October 1906 · page 5

A strange fire, reports the "Daily Mail," of July 30th, occurred last night at the Cranbourn street, "W.C., Post Office…

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Fire Brigades Bill

The Corowa Chronicle · Saturday 20 October 1906 · page 6

A special meeting of tbe Corowa Municipal Couucil was held ou Tues­day night to consider the Fire Bri­gades Bill. There were present: The Mayor (Aid. S. \V. Thompson), and'Aid. Haig, King, Gardner, Figgiu, Saiumons, Cuivell and Bitcbie. Ijfltters were received /ram the Albury and Butburst Councils asking co-operation in objection to the bill…

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Ship on Fire. the Crew Saved

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 20 October 1906 · page 5

The ship St. Mango from Liverpool to Sydney, caught on fire on the 11 th inst., and was abandoned in a sinking condition in 21 degrees south…

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Fire in Wellington. Damage Estimated at £100,000. WELLINGTON

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 23 October 1906 · page 2

The biggest conflagration in the history of the city broke out in Welington at an early hour this morning…

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New South Wales. Sydney, Thursday. Inquest on a Fire

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 26 October 1906 · page 3

The adjourned inquest into the cause of the fire by which the Sun Insurance Buildings and Johnson's printing office were destroyed, was…

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Fire in New Zealand. Two Banks Destroyed. Damage Estimated at £100,000 Wellington

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 26 October 1906 · page 43

A fire broke out at 25 minutes past 3 o'clock this morning in an Old wooden building, a survival of paSt days, used as a furniture auction-room, in Lambton…

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Shocking Fire Disaster in Kansas City. Many People Killed and Injured. London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 27 October 1906 · page 2

A terrible fire disaster is reported from Kausas City in the United States. A fire started in residential…

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Disastrous Fire in Paris. Rifle Works Desroyed

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 29 October 1906 · page 2

A very disastrous fire occurred in Paris last night. The Barriquand rifle works, one of the largest manufacturies of the k[?]d…

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A Ship on Fire. Destruction of the Haviersham Grange the Crew and Passengers Saved London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 29 October 1906 · page 2

Intelegence has been received of the destruction by fire of [?]steamer Haversham Granage. The vessel left Cape Verde on…

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Fire Brigades' Bill. Again Before the Borough Council. a Slight "Breeze."

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 1 November 1906 · page 3

At the metting of the Albury Borough Council, held last night, the Mayor (Ald. ten Brink) stated that thirty communications had been…

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Bush Fires Legislation

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 2 November 1906 · page 2

In the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, on Wednesday. Dr. Arthur asked if the State Treasurer was prepared, in view of the possibility of…

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"Prevention of Bush Fires."

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 2 November 1906 · page 6

The above was the title of a paper prepared by Mr. W. W. Kiljen, of Bull Plain, and read by the secretary at a general meeting of…

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The Fire Bell

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 2 November 1906 · page 2

The ringing of the fre bell last night directed attention to a matter that might receive the consideration of the authorities. To get to the rope a 7ft…

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Dreadful Fire. Twenty Lives Lost. London, October 20

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 November 1906 · page 42

A disastrous fire involving the death of a large number of the occupants of the building, is reported from Kansas City, in the United States. The fire occurred in…

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Ship on Fire. Haversham Grange Burnt. London, October 27

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 2 November 1906 · page 43

The Federal-Houlder-Shire liner Haversham Grange, 7557 tons, Captain P. R. F. Howe, has been burned at sea while on the voyage from New York to Australia…

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Fire at a Wine Cellar. Prompt Action" by Neighbours. Very Little Damage Done

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 2 November 1906 · page 2

Shortly before 10 o'clock last night a fire occurred at Mt H. D. Giles' wine cellars, at the corner of Kitfwa and Smollett streets. Messrs H…

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Fire at a Wine Vault

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 3 November 1906 · page 2

It was ascertained yesterday that the stock in Mr H. G. Giles" wine vault. where a fire broke out on Thursday night is insured for £100 in the…

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Albury Fire Brigade. Monthly Meeting

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 5 November 1906 · page 2

The monthly meeting of the Albury Voluntary Fire Brigade was hold on Friday evening. There were present: Captain Ryan (in the chair),…

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Sensational Suicide in Bremen. a Sergt Major's Device. He Orders His Men to Fire at Him. Ball Cartridges Substituted for Blanks

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 7 November 1906 · page 2

A sensational suicide is reported from Bremen. A sergeant-major at the military barracks in that city who had been…

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Bush Fires. Safety Matches and Breaks

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 9 November 1906 · page 18

The following interesting and timely remarks on hush fire prevention were made by a member of the Corowa Pastoral and Agricultural Society in the…

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