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Fires & bushfires, 1911

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Defective Hearth Causes a Fire

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 7 October 1911 · page 5

Keigh's Cafe, in Pitt street, "burst into , flame in an extraordinary manner this afternoon. The fire brigade was summoned, and the fire put out with the aid…

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Fire Falls on Sleeping Boy

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 9 October 1911 · page 3

At a quarter, to two o'clock this morning a fire broke out in a six roomed weatherboard house in Fraser street, Clunes owned by Mrs. Chynoweth, and occupied…

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A Disastrous Fire

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 11 October 1911 · page 5

Early this morning a fire broke out in the store of Ernest Hudson, trading as Mullany and Co. Katoomba, on the Blue Mountains. The local fire brigade had…

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Another Fire on a Warship

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 11 October 1911 · page 2

Following closely on the recent series of files on French warships, including the terrible disaster on the Liberte, when over 200 men perished, conies news of still…

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No Technical College. No New Fire Station. the Old Telegraph Office

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 12 October 1911 · page 2

Aldermen Allan and Frere, who were delegates to the municipal conference held in Sydney recently, made a report to the Albury Municipal Council meeting last…

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The Open Fire

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Friday 13 October 1911 · page 4

A fire is a delightful thing, a companion and an inspiration. If my room were kept warm by some wretched modern contrivance, of water-pipes of heated air, would…

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Big Fire in London

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 13 October 1911 · page 2

An exciting fire occurred yesterday at the premises of Messrs. Lovell and Christmas. Limited (provision importers) at 12 West Smithfield, E.C. The outbreak was…

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Two Outbreaks of Fire

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 13 October 1911 · page 3

Two mysterious outbreaks of fire occurred at Auburn and Bondi this morning, and they are now being investigated by the police. The first fire occurred in…

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Italy and Turkey. Tripoli Shelled. 300 Guns Open Fire. Rome, October 6

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 13 October 1911 · page 42

Full aCcounts of the bombardment of Tripoli by the Italian war-ships have been received at the capital. On Tuesday, as the time for the expiry…

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Wodonga Fire Brigade. Enthusiastic Firemen

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 14 October 1911 · page 2

As the Wodonga Fire Brigade has not sufficient fund to defray the expenses of ending teams to compete at the Wangaratta demonstration, a number of firemen…

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Thurgoona Bush Fire Brigade

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Monday 16 October 1911 · page 4

The second annual meeting of the Thurgoona Bush Fire Brigade was held at Mr. H. Weissel's residence on Friday night. Present: Messrs. G. P. Frere (chair), F…

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Big Fire in Sydney. Damage Estimated at £20,000. SYDNEY

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 17 October 1911 · page 2

A fire broke out in a large five storied warehouse. 204 and 206 Clarence street, early this morning. The damage exceeds £20,000. The building, which was…

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Extensive Fire at Goulburn

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Thursday 19 October 1911 · page 3

An [?] of fire occurred at Auburn street, Goulburn, last night in premises occupied by John Cody. builder and contractor. The firemen were some time in…

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Disastrous Explosion of Fire Damp

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 20 October 1911 · page 3

An explosion of fire damp at a St. Eti[?]ry killed 26 men. By R. H. Smyth and Co.—Next Tuesday at 10 o'clock at their sheep yards…

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Fires in Stamboul

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 24 October 1911 · page 2

The fires, which raged simultaneously in the Stamboul quarter of Constantinople, destroyed altogether 200 houses and shops, as well as a mosque. The damage is…

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Wodonga Fire Brigade

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Tuesday 24 October 1911 · page 3

A meeting of the reel committee was held at the Fire Brigade Hall last night. Captain Twomey occupied the chair. The meeting was held for the purpose of…

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Sensational Fire at Crow's Nest

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 25 October 1911 · page 5

Moss sensational occurrences signalised a fire at Crow's Nest last night. The fire broke out in Ashwood's store, and the manager, Mr. Gaterell, together with…

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Great Fire at Hankau. Acres of Houses Burnt. Hankau

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Wednesday 25 October 1911 · page 2

A fire broke out at the rear of the Russian concession in Hankau on Sunday night. The conflagration proved a disastrous, one. Literally acres of Chinese…

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Fire Near Henty. a Farm House Gutted

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Friday 27 October 1911 · page 3

As the Hay train was approaching henty on Wednesday evening a farm house on the left of the railway and on the slope of a hill, was observed to be on fire. The fire…

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Chiltern Fire Brigade Ball

The Border Morning Mail and Riverina Times · Saturday 28 October 1911 · page 6

The annual fancy dress ball, which was held in the Star Theatre on Wednesday evening, was an unqualified success. Over one hundred dancers were present…

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