Australian newspapers
1803 – 1954
Old Local Papers
Every story
read free on Trove

These are historical newspapers. Some stories use language and express views that are offensive today.

← Fires & bushfires, all years

North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1912

509 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 1 of 26

Fire at Narrabri. Many Business Plages Suffer

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 2 January 1912 · page 4

A disastrous fire occurred at West Narrabri early on Thursday morning, when whole business placet were completely wiped out. Two railway…

Continued on Trove, page 4 →

Another Fire. Block Destroyed at Murrumburrah. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 3 January 1912 · page 2

A big fire occurred at Murrumburrah early this morning, when a block of buildings in which seven different businesses were being carried on was totally…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Another Fire. Block Destroyed at Murrumburrah. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 3 January 1912 · page 2

A big Are occurred at Murrumburrah early this morning, when a block of buildings in which seven different businesses were being carried on was totally…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Latest News by Telegram. Press Telegraphic Association. Fire at Barraba. Lillis and Treloar's Store Has Narrow Escape. Barraba

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 3 January 1912 · page 2

An outbreak of fire occurred near Lillis and Treloar and Co.'s Ltd., store at about 1.30 p.m. to-day, and only through the timely discovery it would have ended in a…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Latest News by Telegram. Press Telegraphic Association. Fire at Barraba, Lillis and Treloar's Store Has Narrow Escape. Barraba

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 3 January 1912 · page 2

An outbreak of fire occurred near Lillis and Treloar and Co.'s Ltd., store, at about 1.30 p.m. to-day, and only through the timely discovery it would have ended in a…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Boarding House Fire. Man Burnt to Death. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 4 January 1912 · page 2

A big Are occurred in a boarding house at Wellington, New Zealand, this morning. The flames spread rapidly and the greatest excitement prevailed among the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Boarding House Fire. Man Burnt to Death. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 4 January 1912 · page 2

A big fire occurred in a boarding house at Wellington, New Zealand, this morning. The flames spread rapidly and the greatest excitement prevailed among the…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Narrabri News. Inquiry Into Recent Fire. Narrabri

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 6 January 1912 · page 12

Before Mr. W. F. Robinson, Coroner, yesterday, an inquiry was held into the Narrabri West fire. Much evidence was taken, but there was nothing to show how the…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →

Chicago Stock Yards. Destroyed by Fire. New York, Thursday Evening

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 6 January 1912 · page 2

The Chicago stock yards have been destroyed, the damage being £100,000…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Chicago Stock Yards. Destroyed by Fire. New York, Thursday Evening

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 6 January 1912 · page 2

The Chicago stock yards have been destroyed, the damage being £100,000…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Fire at Haymarket. Charred Remains of a Chinaman Found. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 6 January 1912 · page 10

A three-storied restaurant in Haymarket was destroyed by fire this morning. The charred remains of a chinaman were subsequently found in the ruins. Deceased,…

Continued on Trove, page 10 →

Big Queensland Fire. Whole Business Block Destroyed. No Fire Brigade in the Town. a Blazing Block

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 10 January 1912 · page 2

A disastrous fire occurred at Pittsworth (Q.) shortly after midnight on Monday. The outbreak was first noticed about 12.40 in what is known as Donnellan's block…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Big Queensland Fire. Whole Business Block Destroyed. No Fire Brigade in the Town. a Blazing Block

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 10 January 1912 · page 2

A disastrous fire occurred at Pittsworth (Q.) shortly after midnight on Monday. The outbreak was first noticed about 12.40 in what is known as Donnellan's block…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Armidale Fire Brigade. Cost of Upkeep Largely Increased. Municipal Council Wants Reversion to Old System. Dissatisfaction with Fire Board Armidale

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 11 January 1912 · page 3

For some considerable time the local municipal council have been uttering words of protest against the management of the fire brigade by the Board of Fire…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Armidale Fire Brigade. Cost of Upkeep Largely Increased. Municipal Council Wants Reversion to Old System. Dissatisfaction with Fire Board Armidale

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 11 January 1912 · page 3

For some considerable time the local municipal council have been uttering words of protest against the management of the fire brigade by the Board of Fire…

Continued on Trove, page 3 →

Great Fire. Equitable Building at New York Destroyed. Supposed to Be Fire-proof Structure. Dreadful Scenes of Death. Heroic Watchmen Burned to Death. New York, Tuesday Evg

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 11 January 1912 · page 2

The marble head office of the Equitable Life Assurance, in Broadway, has been gatted, and 10 lives are known to have been lost. The damage is half a million…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Great Fire. Equitable Building at New Yori Destroyed. Supposed to Be Fire-proof Structure. Dreadful Scenes of Death. Heroic Watchmen Burned to Death. New York, Tuesday Evg

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 11 January 1912 · page 2

The marble head office of the Equitable Life Assurance, in Broadway, has been gatted, and 10 lives are known to have, been lost. The damage is half a million…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Our Special Cablegrams. by Independent Cable Service the Equitable Fire. Damage Nearly a Million and a Quarter. Priceless Libraries Destroyed. New Building Planned. New York, Wednesday Evg

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 12 January 1912 · page 2

A biography of the late Mr. Harriman, American railway magnate, and two priceless libraries, were destroyed in the Equitable Life Assurance fire yesterday. It is…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Our Special Cablegrams. by Independent Cable Service the Equitable Fire. Damage Nearly a Million and a Quarter. Priceless Libraries Destroyed. New Building Planned. New York. Wednesday Evg

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 12 January 1912 · page 2

A biography of the late Mr. Harriman, Americal railway magnate, and two priceless libraries, were destroyed in the Equitable Life Assurance fire yesterday. It is…

Continued on Trove, page 2 →

Destructive Fire at Hay. Damage Estimated at £2000. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 13 January 1912 · page 12

A large two-storey building was totally destroyed by fire at Hay early this morning. The fire spread with terrific rapidity among the inflammable contents, which…

Continued on Trove, page 12 →