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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1912

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Big Blaze in Melbourne, Thousands of Pounds Damage. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 5 March 1912 · page 2

A fire broke out in Little Collins-street, Melbourne, this morning, and resulted in the destruction of the greater portion of Messrs. Briscoe and Co.'s [?]ronmongery…

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BRISBANE, Friday. Big Fire in Brisbane

Manilla Express · Saturday 9 March 1912 · page 7

A disastrous fire occurred last night, in the Fitzroy Chambers, a fine' block of buildings, comprising 6 storey, in Adelaide-street. When the…

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A Woman's Fire Six Shots Miss Burglar

Manilla Express · Saturday 9 March 1912 · page 7

Miss Hilda Spong, an actress playing the lending part in "Everywoman" at Theatre Royal, has reported to the police that at 2 o'clock…

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Fighting in Tripoli. Italians Undergo Baptism of Fire. Triopoli, Thursday Evg

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 9 March 1912 · page 2

A battalion of Askuris native troops from Eritree underwent their baptism of fire by attacking a superior force of Arabs. The Italians retreated to an open space and…

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Big Fire at Manilla. Several Shops Destroyed. Townspeople Work Hard to Avert Disaster. Manilla

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 9 March 1912 · page 2

A big fire broke out here at about 4 o'clock, resulting in the destruction of several business places. Had it not been for the sterling efforts of the townspeople…

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Latest Telegrams. Plucky Actress. Surprises Masked Burglar. Fire Five Shots at the Intruder. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 9 March 1912 · page 2

A [?]nashed and armed burglar entored a large fashionable boarding house at Potts Point early this morning. It appears that Miss Hilda Spong, a…

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Big Fire at Manilla. Several Shops Destroyed. Townspeople Work Hard to Avert Disaster. Manilla

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 9 March 1912 · page 2

A big fire broke out hero at about 4 o'clock, resulting in the destruction of several business places. Had it not been for the sterling efforts of the townspeople…

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Manilla Fire. Damage and Insurances. Manilla

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 12 March 1912 · page 2

In connection with Saturday's fire, Mackenzie and Sons' machinery and furniture store, with contents, was completely destroyed; also Langworthy's auction mart, the…

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Manilla Fire. Damage and Insurances. Manilla

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 12 March 1912 · page 2

In connection with Saturday's fire, Mackenzie and Sons' machinery and furniture store, with contents, was completely destroyed; also Langworthy's auction mart, the…

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Fire Brigades. Vexed Question of Administration. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 12 March 1912 · page 2

Mr. MeGowen, replying to a deputation to-day, definitely promised to inquire into the vexed question of the brigade administration, and introduce amending…

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Fire Bricades. Vexed Question of Administration. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 12 March 1912 · page 2

Mr. McGowen, replying to a deputation to-day, definitely promised to inquire into the vexed question of fire brigade administration, and introduce amending…

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Incendiarism in Sydney. Attempt to Fire Big Timber Yard. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 12 March 1912 · page 2

An attempt was made this morning to destroy Saxon and Binn's great timberyards at Pyrmont by fire. The night watchman noticed a big stack of hardwood…

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Incendiarism in Sydney. Attempt to Fire Big Tiber Yard. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 12 March 1912 · page 2

An attempt was made this morning to destroy Saxon and Binn's great timberyards at Pyrmont by fire. The night Watchman noticed a big stack of hardwood…

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A Fierce Fire. Half the Street in Jeopardy. an Anxious Time

Manilla Express · Wednesday 13 March 1912 · page 4

"Fire!" The alarm rang out from Mackenzie and Son's machinery. and furniture store on Saturday. The outbreak occurred in the rear of…

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Destructive Fire. at Quirindi. School of Arts Building Destroyed. Including Offices of the Municipal Council and Tamarang Shire. Valuable Records Lost. (By Wire.) QUIRINDI

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 14 March 1912 · page 3

A disastrous fire occurred early this morning at Quirindi. The School of Arts building, containing also the Municipal Council, the Tamarang Shire, Quirindi…

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Destructive Fire. at Quirindi. School of Arts Building Destroyed Including Offices of the Municipal Council and Tamarang Shire. Valuable Records Lost. (By Wire.) QUIRINDI

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 14 March 1912 · page 3

A disastrous fire occurred early this morning at Quirindi. The School of Arts building, containing also the Municipal Council, the Tamarang Shire, Quirindi…

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Warehouse on Fire. £1000 Damage. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 4

A fire was discovered this morning at the warehouse of the International Harvester Company of America, at the Glebe. The basement of the premises, together…

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Warehouse on Fire. £1000 Damage. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 15 March 1912 · page 4

A fire was discovered this morning at the warehouse of the International Harvester Company of America, at the Glebe. The basement of the promises, together…

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Bush Fires. Immense Damage in West Australia. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 2

Great bush fires are raging in West Australia, doing immense damage…

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Another Fire

Manilla Express · Saturday 16 March 1912 · page 4

A wheat shed, the property of Mr. Arthur Baker, share farmer on Mr Arthur Baldwin's, was totally destroyed by fire on Tuesday night…

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