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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1912

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A Sydney Fire. Oil Stores Damaged. Sydney

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

A fire, which threatened to have serious results, broke out in the Glebe last night, when a portion of Messrs. Adams and Co.'s oil stores, were damaged…

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The Quirindi Fire. Origin a Mystery. Evidence at Inquest

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

At the Quirindi Court House yesterday, the District Coroner, Mr. O. A. Edwards, held an inquiry into the origin of the fire, which destroyed the premises at Quirindi,…

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Quirindi Fire. Reduced Insurances Offered. Not Accepted by School of Arts Committee. Inquiry to Be Held Into Cause of Fire. Quirindi

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

In connection with th Quirindi fire trouble has arisen over the insurance. Mr. Johns. the adjuster, representing the Aus tralian Mutual Fire Company, made the…

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Quirindi Fire. Reduced Insurances Offered. Not Accepted by School of Arts Committee. Inquiry to Be Held Into Cause of Fire. Quirindi

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

In connection with the Quirindi life trouble has arisen over the insurance. Mr. Johns, the adjuster, representing the Australian Mutual Fire, Company, made the…

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Fire in Tamworth Hotel

Manilla Express · Wednesday 20 March 1912 · page 6

In the early hours of Saturday morning several members of the night staff of the "Daily Observer" heard a cry of " Fire !" On…

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Finances of Tamworth Fire Brigade

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 21 March 1912 · page 2

The Board of Fire Commissioners at Tuesday night's Council meeting forwarded a statement of revenue and expenditure in respect of the Tamworth Fire District…

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Finances of Tamworth Fire Brigade

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 21 March 1912 · page 2

The Board of Fire Commissioners at Tuesday night's Council meeting forwarded a statement of revenue and expenditure in respect of the Tamworth Fire District…

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A Victorian Fire Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 22 March 1912 · page 2

A fire at Droain, Victoria, to-dtiy destroyed £6000 worth of property…

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A Victorian Fire Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 22 March 1912 · page 2

A fire at Drouin, Victoria, to-day destroyed £6000 worth of property…

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A Dreadful Fire

Manilla Express · Wednesday 27 March 1912 · page 4

A building at Dartmouth occupied by the poor class caught fire. A woman and three children were isolated in a room. Despite heroic…

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Wee Waa News. Stealing at the Recent Fire. Wee Waa

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 27 March 1912 · page 2

Several boys up to 16 years of age were dealt with at the local court, charged with stealing various articles of Jewellery at the late fire here. With one exception they…

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Wee Waa News. Stealing at the Recent Fire. Wee Waa

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 27 March 1912 · page 2

Several boys up to 16 years of age were dealt with at the local court, charged with stealing various articles of Jewellery at the late fire here. With one exception they…

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Manilla Fire. Coroner Returns Open Verdict. Manilla

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 29 March 1912 · page 3

At the inquest on the recent fire, Mr. O. A. Edwards, coroner, found that the fire originated accidentally by naptha that was being poured from a drum, igniting;…

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Manilla Fire. Coroner Returns Open Verdict. Manilla

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 29 March 1912 · page 3

At the inquest on the recent fire, Mr. O. A. Edwards, coroner, found that the fire originated accidentally by naptha that was being poured from a drum, igniting;…

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The Recent Fire

Manilla Express · Saturday 30 March 1912 · page 4

An inquest concerning the recent fire, when M. C. Mackenzie and Sons machinery and furniture store, W. T. Langworthy's mart, and Mrs…

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Equitable Building Fire, New York, Thursday Evening

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 30 March 1912 · page 2

The report of the Board of Underwriters Mantes un unprotected opening in the floor for the disastrous fire in the Equitable Building recently…

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Equitable Buitding Fire. New York, Thursday Evening

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 30 March 1912 · page 2

The report of the Board of Underwritors blames an unprotected opening in the floor for the disastrous fire in the Equitable Building recently…

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Much Damage Done. House Struck by Fire Ball. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 30 March 1912 · page 2

Further details to hand thta morning show that last night's storm was responsible for a groat deal of damage in many suburbs. A fire ball struck a house at…

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Much Damage Done. House Struck by Fire Ball. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 30 March 1912 · page 2

Further details to hand this morning show that last night's storm was responsible for a great deal or damage in many suburbs. A fire ball struck a house at…

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Stop Press News. Big Fire in Peel-street. Michael and Co.'s Gutted

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 2 April 1912 · page 2

Just on 12 o'clock last night the fire alarm was given, an outbreak having occurred at the store premises in Peel-street, occupied by…

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