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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1912

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Still Another Fire. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 13 April 1912 · page 2

A large private residence at Narromine was destroyed by fire. The adjoining buildings narrowly escaped. Several fire fighters were overcome by the heat…

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Bankruptcy of a H. C. Thorsby. Attributed to Flood and Fire

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 16 April 1912 · page 3

A single meeting of creditors, and a public examination of the bankrupt, in the bankrupt estated of Albert Henry Charles Thorsby of Walcha, and formerly of…

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Bankruptcy of A. H. C. Thorsby. Attributed to Flood and Fire

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 16 April 1912 · page 3

A single meeting of creditors, and a public examination of the bankrupt, in the bankrupt estated of Albert Henry Charles Thorsby, of Walcha, and formerly of…

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Destructive Country Fire. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 18 April 1912 · page 2

A destructive fire occurred at Ganmain this morning. Four business premises were totally destroyed. The damage is estimated at £20,000…

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Destructive Country Fire. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 18 April 1912 · page 2

A destructive fire occurred at Ganmain this morning. Four business premises were totally destroyed. The damage is estimated at £20,000…

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Fire in Brisbane Street. Originates in Peel Printing Works. Excellent Work by the Fire Brigade. the Damage and Insurances

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 18 April 1912 · page 3

In the early hours of yesterday morning many of the residents of Tamworth were aroused from their slumbers by the startling peals of the local fire-bell. In a very…

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Fire in Brisbane Street. Originates in Peel Printing Works. Excellent Work by the Fire Brigade. the Damage and Insurances

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 18 April 1912 · page 3

In the early hours of yesterday morning many of the residents of Tamworth were aroused from their slumbers by the startling peals of the local fire-bell. In a very…

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Panic at Picture Show. Film Catches Fire. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 18 April 1912 · page 2

A film at a picture show in Oxford-street last night caught fire and the audience became panic-stricken and rushed to the exit. Fortunately no one was injured…

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Panic at Picture Show. Film Catches Fire. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 18 April 1912 · page 2

A film at a picture show in Oxford-street last night caught fire and the audience became panic-stricken and rushed to the exit. Fortunately no one was injured…

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Fire at Gunnedah. Gunnedah

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 20 April 1912 · page 2

A fire broke out about 7 o'clock last night in the storeroom at the rear of James Martin and Company's machinery dopot, and between Hawke and Treloar's, Ltd., and the…

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Destructive Fire. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 23 April 1912 · page 2

A fire occurred at Tweed Heads early this morning. The flames were first seen at Rose's boarding establishment. Three other houses quickly ignited. There were…

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Destructive Fire. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 23 April 1912 · page 2

A fire occurred at Tweed Heads early this morning. The flames were first seen at Rose's boarding establishment. Three other houses quickly ignited. There were…

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Brisbane Street Fire. Magisterial Inquiry. Origin a Mystery

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 23 April 1912 · page 3

The District Magistrate, Mr. O. A. Edwards yesterday morning held an inquiry at the Tamworth Courthouse into the cause of the Brisbane-street outbreak of Are…

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Brisbane Street Fire. Magisterial Inquiry. Origin a Mystery

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 23 April 1912 · page 3

The District Magistrate, Mr. O. A. Edwards, yesterday morning held an inquiry at the Tamworth Courthouse into the cause of the Brisbane-street outbreak of fire…

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Another Outbreak of Fire. No Water Supply

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 24 April 1912 · page 2

It has often been said that fires like misfortunes never come singly, and this saying proved only too true when the third outbreak in Tamworth within the past month…

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Another Outbreak of Fire. No Water Supply

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 24 April 1912 · page 2

It has often been said that fires like misfortunes never come singly, and this saying proved only too true when the third out-break in Tamworth within the past month…

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Shops Destroyed by Fire. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 26 April 1912 · page 2

A serious fire occurred at Stanmore at noon to-day. Two shops were totally deetroyod and another was severely damaged…

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Shops Destroyed by Fire. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 26 April 1912 · page 2

A serious fire occurred at Stanmore at noon to-day. Two shops were totally destroyed and another was severely damaged…

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A Hotel Fire. Inmates Escape Over Balcony. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 27 April 1912 · page 2

Murphy's Hotel at Castlemaine (Victoria) was almost entirely destroyed by fire this morning. The licensee, Mr. Peter Tensen, was awakened…

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A Hotel Fire. Inmates Escape Over Balcony. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 27 April 1912 · page 2

Murphy's Hotel at Castlemaine (Victoria) was almost entirely destroyed by fire this morning. The licensee. Mr. Peter Tensen, was awakened…

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