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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1911

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Big Fire. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 11 March 1911 · page 4

A big fire occurred at Murrumburrah this morning in the business portion of the town. Five buildings were destroyed, namely, Lazzarini's stores, "The Signal"…

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Big Fire. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 11 March 1911 · page 4

A big fire occurred at Murrumburrah this morning in the business portion of the town. Five buildings were destroyed, namely, Luzzarim's stores, "The Signal"…

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Fire at Armidale. Cottage Destroyed. Armidale

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 11 March 1911 · page 10

A four-roomed wooden cottage on the outskirts of the town was completely destroyed by fire at 9 o'clock last night. The house was occupied and owned by Mr. W…

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Fire at Inverell. Inverell

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 16 March 1911 · page 2

At 11 o'clock last night smoke was seen issuing from the back promises of Mr. C. Murray, auctioneer adjoining the Imperial Hotel. This was followed by flames…

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Disbandment of Fire Brigade. Remarkable Position at Newcastle

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 16 March 1911 · page 3

The Newcastle Central Brigade has received orders from the Fire Brigades Board to disband. This step has been taken by the Hoard under clause 41 of the Fire…

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Disbandment of Fire Brigade. Remarkable Position at Newcastle

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 16 March 1911 · page 3

The Newcastle Central Brigade has received orders from the Fire Brigades Board to disband. This step has been taken by the Board under clause 41 of the Fire…

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Latest News by Telegram. Press Telegraphic Association. Ferry Steamer Destroyed by Fire. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 23 March 1911 · page 2

The ferry steamer Kaludah was discovered on fire alongalus Clade[?] Bridge wharf at 5 o'clock this morning. A few minutes later the mooring ropes…

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Latest News by Telegram. Fress Telegraphic Association Ferry Steamer Destroyed by Fire. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 23 March 1911 · page 2

The ferry steamer Kaludah was discovered 011 fire alongside Gladesville Bridge wharf at 5 o'clock this morningA fow minutes later the mooring ropes,…

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Fatal Fire. Eight Firemen Killed. MILWAUKEE, Friday Evening

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 25 March 1911 · page 10

As the result of a fire at the Middleton Hat Manufacturing Coy.'s premises, six firemen were killed, two fatally injured, and several seriously, when the roof fell…

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Fighting Fire with Sand: Good for Your Carace

Manilla Express · Saturday 25 March 1911 · page 6

Modern industries give liability to fire where water is not only ineffective but dangerous as an extinguisher, and the use of sand is among the…

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Fatal Fire. Eight Firemen Killed. MILWAUKEE Friday Evening

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 25 March 1911 · page 10

As the result of a fire at the Middleton Hat Manufacturing Coy.'s premises, six firemen were killed, two fatally injured, and several seriously, when the roof fell…

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Big City Fire. Milling Worksjjestroyeo, Damage Over £14,000. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 25 March 1911 · page 4

A disastrous fire broke out at Darey's milling works, Pyrmoni, this morning, When the lire brigades arrived flames wore shooting from the roof, and by the time…

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Big City Fire. Milling Works Destroyed. Damage Over £14,000. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 25 March 1911 · page 4

A disastrous fire broke out at Darcy's milling works, Pyrmont, this morning. When the fire brigades arrived flames were shooting from the roof, and by the time…

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Appalling Fire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 28 March 1911 · page 2

A cable from New York states that a terrific conflagration, resulting in the death of 150 persons, mostly girls, has occurred in the heart of the city…

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Awful Fire Tragedy. in New York Sky-scraper. 150 Victims. Crowds Watch Girls Leap to Death. New York, Sunday Evening

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 28 March 1911 · page 2

A hundred and fifty persons, most of them girls, are dead, as the result of a terrific conflagration at the Triangle Shirt-waist Company's premises in Washington-place…

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Awful Fire Tragedy. in New York Sky-scraper. 150 Victims. Crowds Watch Girls Leap to Death. New York, Sunday Evening

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 28 March 1911 · page 2

A hundred and fifty persons, most of them girls, are dead, as the result of a terrific confiagration at the Triangle Shirt-waist Company's premises in Washington-place…

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The New York Holocaust. Doors to Fire Escapes Locked. Employees and Factory Habitually Smoked. "Not an Accident, But a Crime." New York, Monday Evening

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 29 March 1911 · page 2

The Attorney-General inaugurated an investigation into the Wahington Place fire to-day. He declares there are 150 similar lofty buildings in New York which the…

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The New York Holocaust. Doors to Fire Escapes Lockes. Employees and Factory Habitually Smoked. "Not an Accident, But a Crime." New York, Monday Evening

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 29 March 1911 · page 2

The Attorney-General inaugurated an investigation into the Washington Place [?] to-day. He deolares there are 150 [?] lofty buildings in New York which the…

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The New York Fire. Mighty Demonstration by Labor Unions. New York. Tuesday Evening

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 30 March 1911 · page 2

The Labor Unions have ordered a suspension of work on Thursday and Friday during the funerals of the Waist-shirt Factory fire victims, as a mighty demonstration…

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The New York Fire. Mighty Demonstration by Labor Unions. New York, Tuesday Evening

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 30 March 1911 · page 2

The Labor Unions have ordered a suspension of work on Thursday and Friday during the funerals of the Waist-shirt Factory fire victims, as a mighty demonstration…

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