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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1912

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Calamitous Fire. Act of Petty Spite. London, Tuesday Evg

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 6 June 1912 · page 2

A fire occurred at Stambool and destroyed 1000 houses, four mosques and 10 schools, while 15,000 persons were rendered homeless…

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Calamitous Fire. Act of Petty Spite. London, Tuesday Evg

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 6 June 1912 · page 2

A fire occurred at Stambool and destroyed 1000 houses, four mosques and 10 schools, while 15,000 persons were rendered homeless…

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Man's Awful Death Took a Fit and Fell Into Fire. Walcha

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 7 June 1912 · page 2

A man named Seymour took a fit near Niangala, and fell into the fire. No one was near at the time. When he came to his clothes were burned and his body was in a…

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Man's Awful Death. Took a Fit and Fell Into Fire. Walcha

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 7 June 1912 · page 2

A man named S[?]ymour took a fit near Niangala, and fell into the fire. No one was near at the time. When he came to his clothes were burned and his body was in a…

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Fire Indicator for Vessels

Manilla Express · Saturday 8 June 1912 · page 7

Many cargo vessels have a pipe running from the hold to the deck. This is a fire indicator. If even a trifling fire occurs in the hold, smoke will…

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Another Country Fire. Six Shops Totally Destroyed at Coolamon

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 8 June 1912 · page 2

A disastrous fire broke out at Coolamon on Thursday, as a result of which six shops were burnt to the ground. The promises were those of Ashwood's, Limited, large now…

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Another Country Fire. Six Shops Totally Destroyed at Coolamon

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 8 June 1912 · page 2

A disastrous fire broke cat at [?]mon on Thursday, as a result of which six shops were burnt to the ground. The premises were those of Ashwood's, Limited, large new…

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Americans Fire on Britishers Deadly Work of Gatling Gun. San Francisco

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 11 June 1912 · page 2

A fight took place for the possession of a radium claim near Monroe Lake, Nebrit Island. A syndicate of English capitalists secured…

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Americans Fire on Britishers Deadly Work of Gatling Gun. San Francisco

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 11 June 1912 · page 2

A fight took place for the possession of a radium claim near Monroo Lake, Nebrit Island. A syndicate of English capitalists secured…

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Mysterious Fire at Westdale, the Coroner's Finding. "Most Dastardly Act."

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 12 June 1912 · page 4

On May 13 an outbreak of fire occurred at the promises owned by Mr. Arthur Benjamin Bridge, find occupied by Mr. James William Duff and his wife and child. The…

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Mysterious Fire at Westdale. the Coroner's Finding. "Most Dastardly Act."

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 12 June 1912 · page 4

On May 13 an outbreak of fire occurred at the promises owned by Mr. Arthur Benjamin Bridge, and occupied by Mr. James William Duff and his wife and child. The…

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Sky Scrapers In Sydney. Fire Risk and Danger to Health. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 13 June 1912 · page 2

The officers of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade entirely agree with the opinion expressed at the City council that the erection of sky-scrapers in the city should not…

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Sky Scrapers In Sydney. Fire Risk and Danger to Health. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 13 June 1912 · page 2

The officers of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade entirely agree with the opinion expressed at the City council that the crection of sky-scrapers in the city should not…

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Market Buildings on Fire. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 14 June 1912 · page 2

A fire was discovered early this morning at the new market buildings, Adelaide. The fire brigades succeeded in checking the flames and probably saved the whole block…

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Market Buildings on Fire. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 14 June 1912 · page 2

A firo was discovered curly this morning at the new market buildings, Adelaide. The fire brigades succeeded in checking the flames and probably saved the whole block…

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Ten Farms Set on Fire. on Estate of Duke of Buccleugh. London, Wednesday Evg

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 14 June 1912 · page 2

A quarryman named Todd was sent to gaol for five years for setting fire to ten farms on the estate of the Duke of Buccleugh…

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Ten Farms Set on Fire. on Estate of Duke of Buccleugh. London, Wednesday Evg

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 14 June 1912 · page 2

A quarryman named Todd was sent to Eaol for five hears for setting Are to ten farms on the estate of the Duke of Buccleugh…

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More American Riots. Police Fire on Mob. New York, Friday Evening

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 18 June 1912 · page 4

Further serious riots have occurred at New Jersey. A thousand strikers stormed the premises of the American Smelting Co., and attempted to demolish the plant. The…

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More American Riots. Police Fire on Mob. New York, Friday Evening

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 18 June 1912 · page 4

Further serious riots have occurred at New Jersey. A thousand strikers stormed the premises of the American Smelting Co., and attempted to demolish the plant. The…

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Fire Brigade Social

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 20 June 1912 · page 2

A social promoted by the Tamworth Fire Brigade is to be held in the Theatre Royal next Tuesday night. Good music and refreshments will be provided; and £1/15…

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