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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1913

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Fire at Portland. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 23 September 1913 · page 2

Tweedio's Hall And two shops were destroyed by fire at Portland yesterday. The total losses are estimated at £1500…

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Fire Disaster in Russia. St. Petersburg

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 23 September 1913 · page 2

Half the town of Ninguta, in Russia, was wiped out by fire. Among the plaee[?] destroyed were 6OO [?]ou[?] and many cinnercial…

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Fire Disaster in Russia. St. Petersburg

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 23 September 1913 · page 2

Half the town of Ninguta, in Russia, Mas wiped out by fire. Among the places destroyed were 600 houses and many commercial…

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A Mysterious Fire. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 25 September 1913 · page 2

A fire occurred at Alexandria early this morning and destroyed four weatherboard buildings. A large number of adjoining cottages were saved with difficulty…

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A Mysterious Fire. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 25 September 1913 · page 2

A fire occurrcd at Alexandria early this morning and destroyed four weatherboard buildings. A large number of adjoining cottages were saved with difficulty…

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Fire Brigade

The North Western Courier · Friday 26 September 1913 · page 2

It is confidently anticipated that after the next destructive fire in Narrabri, a further attempt will be made to estabish a fire brigade. The Church of…

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Fire at Charleville. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 29 September 1913 · page 2

A fire at Charleville (Q.) destroyed five business premises. The adjoining buildings were only saved with great difficulty. The damage is estimated at £10,000…

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Fire at Charleville. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 29 September 1913 · page 2

A fire at Charleville (Q) destroyed five business premises. The adjoining buildings were only saved with great difficulty. The damage is estimated at £10,000…

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Big Fire at Aberdeen. Hotel and Other Buildings Destroyed. ABERDEEN

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 30 September 1913 · page 2

One of the most disastrous fires which has been witnessed in the history of Aberdeen occurred here to-day, when a hotel and two other buildings were destroyed…

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Big Fire at Aberdeen. Hotel and Other Buildings Destroyed. ABERDEEN

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 30 September 1913 · page 2

One of the most disastrous fires which has been witnessed in the history of Aberdeen occurred here to-day. when a hotel and two other building were destroyed…

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Big Blaze at Murrurundi. Two Business Places Destroyed. MURRURUNDI

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 3 October 1913 · page 2

One of the biggest fires in the history of Murrurundi occurred here this morning at 2 o'clock, when Bond Bros.' fruit and refreshment rooms, and Morgan and Bonds'…

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Big Blaze at Murrurundi. Two Business Places Destroyed. MURRURUNDI

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 3 October 1913 · page 2

One of the biggest fires in the history of Murrarundi occurred here this morning at 2 o'clock, when Bond Bros.' fruit and refreshment rooms, and Morgan and Bonds'…

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Steamer on Fire. London

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 4 October 1913 · page 2

The British stenuier, Temple More, on which a fire broke out, has been totally abandoned in the North Atlantic Ocean. Two people were rescued…

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Steamer on Fire. London

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 4 October 1913 · page 2

The British steamer, Temple More, on which a fire broke out, has been totally abandoned in the North Atlantic Ocean. Two people were rescued…

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Arms on Fire with Eczema. Disease Banished by Zam-Buk

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 4 October 1913 · page 4

For three months Miss Norah Quigley, of 13 Cowper Street, Glebe, Sydney, was tortured night and day by a distressing form of eczema, and it is only through…

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Big Blaze at Glebe. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 9 October 1913 · page 2

A fire at Glebe this morning destroyed West's Joinery Works, together with an adjoining saddlery shop, and residence, vhile five other places were considerably…

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Big Blaze at Glebe. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 9 October 1913 · page 2

A fire at Glebe this morning destroyed West's Joinery Works, together with an adjoining saddlery shop, and residence, while five other places were considerably…

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Big Fire in Melbourne. Sawmills Destroyed. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 10 October 1913 · page 2

Scotland Bros and Morgan's sawmills in Melbourne were destroyed by fire this morning. The place burned fearfully and the other buildings in the vicinity were…

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Big Fire in Melbourne. Sawmills Destroyed. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 10 October 1913 · page 2

Scotland Bros and Morgan's sawmills in Melbourne were destroyed by fire this morning. The place burned fearfully and the other buildings in the vicinity were…

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Terrible Fire at Sea. Burning Liner in a Gale. No Rescue Possible. Hundreds of Lives Lost. LONDON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 14 October 1913 · page 2

A fire broke out on the steamer Volturno (Canadian Northern Steamships, Ltd.) while on a voyage from Rotterdam to New York, and as far as is known, out of 757…

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