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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1913

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Fire at West Tamworth

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 23 January 1913 · page 2

Shortly after 10 o'clock last night some excitement was caused through the ringing of the fire bell. The scene of the fire was the two-storied brick dwelling,…

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Big Bush Fire SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 24 January 1913 · page 2

A big bush fire raged at Bankstown for six hours to-day. Large bodies of local residents turned out to fight the flames, but It was not until the arrival of the firemen…

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Big Bush Fire SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 24 January 1913 · page 2

A big bush fire raged at Bankstown for six hours to-day. Large bodies of local residents turned out to light the flames, but it was not until the arrival of the firemen…

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Another Fire

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 24 January 1913 · page 2

Early yesterday morning the fire bell again rang out. The seat of the fire was the same dwelling at West Tamworth which the previous night had caught alight. It…

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Another Fire

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 24 January 1913 · page 2

Early yesterday morning the fire bell again rang out. The seat of the fire was the same dwelling at West Tamworth which the previous night had caught alight. It…

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A Novel Motor Fire-engine

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 25 January 1913 · page 2

The fires on Wednesday [?] and Thursday morning demonstrated the [?]ssity of having in Tamworth [?]ome power other than that of men to pull the heavy fire…

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A Novel Motor Fire-engine

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 25 January 1913 · page 2

The fires on Wednesday [?] Thursday morning demonstratred the recessity of having in Tamworth come power other than that of men to pull the heavy fire…

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Railway Carriages on Fire. Serious Damage at Wallangarra. Tenterfield

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 25 January 1913 · page 2

At 3 o'clock this morning the railway carriage shod at Wallangarra was found to be on fire. In spite of all efforts the shed and four carriages were completely…

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Railway Carriages on Fire. Serious Damage at Wallangarra. Tenterfield

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 25 January 1913 · page 2

At 3 o'clock this morning the railway carriage shed at Wallangarra was found to be on fire. In spite of all efforts the shed and four carriages were completely…

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Bush Fires. SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 29 January 1913 · page 2

Several outbreaks of bush fires are reported from the country. There was great destruction in Sackville district where many lives have been endangered…

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Fire Insurances

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 29 January 1913 · page 2

The insurance claims of Messrs. J. H. Perry (£175 on furniture and apparental) and W. H. Monahan (£285 on house and furniture) have been…

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Fire at Mount Pleasant

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 29 January 1913 · page 2

A destructive fire occurred at Mr. J. Stoltenberg's wine cellars, Mount Pleasant, 5 miles from Narrabri, on Monday last, by which the large…

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Disastrous Fire. HOBART

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 29 January 1913 · page 2

The Royal Hotel at Latrobe, Tasmania, was destroyed by fire. Councillor John Roche, a well-known resident, perished in the flames…

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Bush Fires Raging. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 30 January 1913 · page 2

Bush fires were raging to-day in all parts of the Hawkesbury district. Great damage has already been wrought. Many homesteads were saved with…

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Bush Fires Raging. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 30 January 1913 · page 2

Bush fires were raging to-day in all parts of the Hawkesbury district Great damage has already beep wrought. Many homesteads were saved with…

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Wine Distillery Destroyed. Serious Fire at Narrabri. Narrabri

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 30 January 1913 · page 2

On Monday afternoon, at Mount Pleasant, the wine distillery plant belonging to Mr. John Stoltenberg, was burnt to the ground. The family was out in the…

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Wine Distillery Destroyed. Serious Fire at Narrabri. Narrabri

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 30 January 1913 · page 2

On Monday afternoon, at Mount Pleasant, the wine distillery plant belonging to Mr. John Stoltenberg, was burnt to the ground. The family was out in the…

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More Bush Fires. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 31 January 1913 · page 2

Another big, bush fire occurred at Bankstown and is threatening the Baptist Church and slaughtering yards with destruction. The fire brigade turned out and succeeded…

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More Bush Fires. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 31 January 1913 · page 2

Another big bush fire occurred at Hankstown and is threatening the Baptist Church and slaughtering yards with destruction. The fire brigade turned out and succeeded…

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Fire at Edinglassie. MUSWELLBROOK

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 31 January 1913 · page 2

The hay shed at Edinglassie, and all the machinery, pumping appliances, and hay were completely burnt on Tuesday. The loss is estimated at £2000. The destroyed…

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