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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1913

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"Not the First Time Under Fire." Would Not Stop for a Few Bullets. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 24 July 1913 · page 2

William Murray pleaded guilty at the sessions to-day to escaping from the police while in lawful custody. Constable M. Vicar deposed that when…

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"Not the First Time Under Fire." Would Not Stop for a Few Bullets. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 24 July 1913 · page 2

William Murray pleaded guilty at the sessions to-day to escaping from the police while in lawful custody. Constable M. Vicar deposed that when…

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Our Wires. Sydney, Tuesday. FIRE

Manilla Express · Wednesday 30 July 1913 · page 3

A fire broke out early this morning in Kitchen and Sons candle and caudle works, Botany. The fire was discovered m the portion of…

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Fire in Murray Lane

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 2 August 1913 · page 2

On Thursday evening Captain Wihte, of the local fire station, received a call that a cottage was alight in the vicinity of the Prince of Wales' Hotel. The alarm was…

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Fire in Murray Lane

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 2 August 1913 · page 2

On Thursday evening Captain White of the local fire station received a call that a cottage was alight in the vicinity of the Prince of Wales Hotel, The alarm was…

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West Tamworth Fatality, Old Lady Burnt to Death, Lying Dead in House for Some Days. Lighting Fire with Kerosene

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 4 August 1913 · page 2

"A gruesome tragedy occurred some time during the latter portion of last week when an old and esteemed resident of West Tamworth, in the person of Mrs…

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West Tamworth Fatality. Old Lady Burnt to Death. Lying Dead in House for Some Days. Lighting Fire with Kerosene

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 4 August 1913 · page 2

A gruesome tragedy occurred some time during the latter portion of last week when an old and esteemed resident of West Tamworth, in the person of Mr…

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Police Fire on Moslem Mob. Terrible Slaughter at Cawnpore. LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 5 August 1913 · page 2

The demolition of an ancient Mosque at Cawapore has had serious results. The Moslems began to replace the bricks of masonry. When the police interfered…

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Police Fire on Moslem Mob. Terrible Slaughter at Cawnpore. LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 5 August 1913 · page 2

The d[?]aolition of an ancient Mosque at Cawnpore has had serious results. The Moslems began to replace the bricks of masonry. When the police interfered…

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Lunatic in the Street. Fires Revolver and Fights Policeman. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 6 August 1913 · page 2

A great sensation was caused at Darlinghurst last night by the action of a h[?]atic who raced along the street brand[?]shing a loaded revolver which he fired at…

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Lunatic in the Street. Fires Revolver and Fights Policeman. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 6 August 1913 · page 2

A great sensation was caused at Darlinghurst last night by the action of a lunatic who raced along the street brandishing a loaded revolver which he fired at…

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Chapter Xx. Between Two Fires

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 7 August 1913 · page 1

Hannah, lying in wait at the top of the road, had swooped down on Jack, a redheaded fury in shapeless boots, and with a hat the worse for wear…

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Chapter Xx Between Two Fires

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 7 August 1913 · page 1

Hannah, lying in wait at the top of the road, had swooped down on. Jack, a redheaded fury in shapeless boots, and with, a hut the worse for wear…

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Fire at Attunga

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 7 August 1913 · page 2

Word has been received by the local police that on Saturday afternoon last the baker's shop at Atttinga, owned by Mr. Doolan. who is also storekeeper at that…

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Fire at Attunga

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 7 August 1913 · page 2

Word has been received by the local police that on Saturday afternoon last the baker's shop at Atlanta, owned by Mr. Doolan, who is also storekeeper at that…

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Town Swept by Fire. Many People Homeless. LONDON, Tile

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 7 August 1913 · page 2

The town of Athabaska, in the Alberta district. United States, was totally destroyed by fire. The outbreak originated in a hotel and…

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Town Swept by Fire. Many People Homeless. LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 7 August 1913 · page 2

The town of Athabaska in the Alberta district United States, was totally destroyed by fire. The outbreak originated in a hotel and…

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Tamworth Fire Brigade

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 9 August 1913 · page 2

New uniforms have boon forwarded to the members of the Tamworth Fire Brigade. The uniforms are of a handsome design, and the coasts are provided with 18 buttons. The…

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A City Blaze. SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 August 1913 · page 2

A big city fire took place in Wil[?]-street yesterday morning and destroyed a five stories wagehouse, besides doing extensive damage in…

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A Johnstone Bay Fire. SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 August 1913 · page 2

A large store in Johnstone Bay, Balmain, was also destroyed by fire at an early hour this morning. The damage is not yet ascertained, but is…

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