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New England · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1913

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Fatal Fires

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 1 January 1913 · page 7

A fire broke out in a lodging house in San Francisco last Saturday night in which were 40 persons, most of whom were drunk. The place was…

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Fire on Racecourse

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 1 January 1913 · page 4

The totalisator building on Ascot racecourse. Brisbane, has been destroyed by fire. The damage is estimated at several thousand pounds…

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Fire at Harringtons' Photographic Warehouse

Guyra Argus · Thursday 2 January 1913 · page 5

The clients of Harringtons' Ltd., throughout the State, and seasonal visitors to Sydney will learn with satisfaction that the great fire which burnt out…

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Fire at a Theatre

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 4 January 1913 · page 8

A sudden outbreak of fire severely damaged the Crystal Palace Theatre, Sydney, last Tuesday night, commencing just before the crowded spectators…

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Fire at Coraki

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Tuesday 7 January 1913 · page 4

SYDNEY, Monday.—A large drapery establishment at Coraki was destroyed by fire early this morning. The shop was the only one saved of a block of business places…

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Fire

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 9 January 1913 · page 4

At about six O'clock on Tuesday morning a fire broke-out at the residence of Mr. Jas. .Rudd, of Wullamulla-street, but fortunately it was…

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Fire Brigade Assessment

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 9 January 1913 · page 4

At the council meeting on Tuesday night a letter was read from the Fire Commissioners to the effect that the amount of assessment for the…

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Cablegrams. London, Monday. Palace on Fire

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 15 January 1913 · page 4

A defective chimney caused a fire in the new palace at Potsdam. The German Emperor assisted to extinguish the outbreak…

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Fire

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 16 January 1913 · page 4

The ringing of the fire bell at about 9.30 on Tuesday night created quite a [?] in our midst, and in a very short space of time a large number…

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Fire at Wallangarra

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 25 January 1913 · page 4

A fire occurred in the railway-shed at Wallangarra this morning. Four carriages were totally destroyed, and others seriously damaged. The shed…

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Fire at Copeton

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 28 January 1913 · page 2

Our Copeton correspondent writes: On Sunday evening fire broke out in the residence of Mrs. Mills and in a new minutes the house was enveloped…

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Epidemic of Fires

The Armidale Chronicle · Wednesday 29 January 1913 · page 6

Another the occurred at Broken Hill yesterday making the tenth for the present mouth…

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Sydney Fire Chief

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 1 February 1913 · page 4

Deputy-Chief Officer Sparkes has been recommended to succeed the late Chief-Officer Webb as the Fire Brigade Chief…

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Picture Show on Fire

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 3 February 1913 · page 2

There was great excitement in Moree on Thursday night when the operating room located about 10 or 11 feet above the ground at the back part of the Open…

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Fire

The Inverell Times · Friday 7 February 1913 · page 2

"The Times" learns with regret that Mr. T. G. Cosh, of "The Wattles," Mount Russell, sustained a heavy loss on Wednesday night through the…

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The Balkan War. Adrianople Under Heavy Fire. Airships Drop Shells on the City. Heavy Fighting Reported. London

The Inverell Times · Friday 14 February 1913 · page 2

The bombardment of Adrianople continues, and immense damage has been done. On Thursday, air craft hovered over the city and…

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Crystal Palace Fire

The Armidale Chronicle · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 4

All inquiry has been opened concerning the recent fire at the Crystal Palace Picture Theatre. Mr. Williamson said the company courted the…

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Bush Fires in N.Z. WELLINGTON

The Inverell Times · Tuesday 18 February 1913 · page 2

Bush fires around Dannevirke (North Island) have destroyed much property. Many thrilling experiences are told…

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Latest News. Cables. LONDON, Thursday. Fire in Tokio

The Inverell Times · Friday 21 February 1913 · page 2

An entire section of the city of Tokio, Japan, has been destroyed by fire. Three thousand three hundred buildings were swept…

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Distastrous Fire. SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Monday 24 February 1913 · page 2

A disastrous fire occurred at Summer Hill early this morning. Five shops, owned by Meesrs. Hodgson, Smith and Co., drapers and general…

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