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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1913

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Scutari on Fire. CETTINJE

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 13 May 1913 · page 4

A big fire is raging in Scutari. It broke out in a bazaar, and fanned by a high wind, soon spread. Owing to lack of water, the outbreak has…

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Fire at Barraba

Manilla Express · Saturday 17 May 1913 · page 2

On Friday (yesterday) morning at about twenty minuter past four a fire occurred in Queen-street,…

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Big American Fire. New York

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 17 May 1913 · page 3

Sovea hundred thousand bushels of grain and flour were coasumed by destruction of an elevator at Buffalo, United States. A number of freight sheds adjoining were…

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Big American Fire. New York

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 17 May 1913 · page 3

Seven hundred thousand bushels of grain and flour were consumed by destruction of an elevator at Buffalo, United States. A number of freight sheds adjoining were…

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Fire at University. Chemical Laboratory Damaged. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 17 May 1913 · page 3

A fire occurred in the chemical laboratory of the Sydney University this morning. For a time it threatened to destroy Hie building, but fortunately the watchman…

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Fire Brigade. Citizens Approve of a Brigade in Town

Manilla Express · Saturday 17 May 1913 · page 2

Owing to the Tain, there was not so large an attendance that there would have otherwise been at the meeting called for Wednesday night to discuss…

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Killed by Falling Tree. Body Destroyed by Fire. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 20 May 1913 · page 3

The incineared remains of William Wilson, who had been employed clearing at Ccoonamble, in the Parkes district, were found yesterday near a clump of trees at…

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Killed by Falling Tree. Body Destroyed by Fire. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 20 May 1913 · page 3

The incinerated remains of William Wilson, who had been employed clearing at Coonamble, in the Parkes district, were found yesterday near a clump of trees at…

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Another Fire

Manilla Express · Saturday 24 May 1913 · page 4

At 7.30 on Thursday night another fire broke out in town, and on this occasion a dwelling in Namoi-street, the property of Mr. W. Rowlison, jun…

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Another Fire at Manilla. Private Residence Destroyed. MANILLA

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 24 May 1913 · page 2

Another fire occurred last night when the private residence of Mr. W. Rowlison and the contents were completely destroyed. The building was insured for £150,…

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Another Fire at Manilla. Private Residence Destroyed. MANILLA

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 24 May 1913 · page 2

Another fire occurred last night when the private residence of Mr. W. Rowlison and the contents were completely destroyed. The building was insured for £150,…

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Fire at Calala

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 27 May 1913 · page 2

On Sunday evening a fire, the origin of which appears to be a mystery, occurred at Culaia, three miles out from Tamworth on the Duri Road, when a five-roomed…

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Fire at Calala

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 27 May 1913 · page 2

On Sunday evening a fire, the origin of which appears to be a mystery, occurred at Calala, three miles out from Tamworth on the Durl Road, when a five-roomed…

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Big Fire at Wagga. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 27 May 1913 · page 2

The premises of E. H. Ferguson, to-bacconist, Wagga, were burnt out last night. The adjoining buildings were saved after a great fight by the brigade…

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Big Fire at Wagga. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 27 May 1913 · page 2

The premises of E. H. Ferguson, tobacconist, Wagga, were burnt out last night. The adjoining buildings were saved after a great light by the brigade…

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Fire Alarm

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 28 May 1913 · page 2

Shortly after 10 o'clock yesterday morning Captain White, of the Tamworth Fire Brigade, received an alarm that the Peel River Bridge at the foot of Brisbane-street…

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Fire Alarm

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 28 May 1913 · page 2

Shortly after 10 o'clock yesterday morning Captain White, of the Tamworth Fire Brigade, received an alarm that the Peel River Bridge at the foot of Brisbane-street…

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Fire Brigade

Manilla Express · Wednesday 28 May 1913 · page 4

As no word from the Fire Brigade Board has been received the adjourned meeting re Fire Brigade will not take place till Wednesday night of…

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Tamworth Fire Station

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 28 May 1913 · page 2

The local fire station was recently equipped with an additional two hundred feet of fire hose, the station now having in its possession about 2700 feet altogether. No…

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Tamworth Fire Station

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 28 May 1913 · page 2

The local fire station was recently equipped with an additional two hundred feet of fire hose, the station now having in its possession about 2700 feet altogether. No…

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