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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1913

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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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The New Fire Chief. SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Friday 31 January 1913 · page 3

Deputy Chief Officer Sparkes has been recommended to succeed late Seperintendant Webbe as fire brigade chief…

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A Double Fire

The North Western Courier · Monday 3 February 1913 · page 2

At the Glen Innes police court on Wednesday, Harry Lowe, aged 44 years, was committed for trial, charged with maliciously setting fire to…

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Fire in Newspaper Office SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 4 February 1913 · page 2

A fire occurred at the "National Advocate" newspaper office, Bathurst The paper room was completely gutted and the adjoining stable containing 40 sets…

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Fire in Newspaper Office SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 4 February 1913 · page 2

A fire occurred at the "National Advocate" newspaper office, Bathurst. The paper room was completely gutted and the adjoining stable containing 40 sets…

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Fire at Gladesville. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 5 February 1913 · page 4

A disastrous fire broke out at Gladesville early this morning, a largo workshop and dwelling being destroyed, while considerable. damage was done to adjoining…

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Fire at Gladesville. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 5 February 1913 · page 4

A disastrous fire broke out at Gladesvilla early this morning, a large workshop and dwelling being destroyed, while considerable damage was done to adjoining…

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Lighting the Fire. Woman Burnt to Death. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 5 February 1913 · page 2

Helen Chivell, 23, a married woman, was lighting the kitchen fire with kerocene at her home in Melbourne when her clothes caught fire, and she was burnt to death…

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Lighting the Fire. Woman Burnt to Death. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 5 February 1913 · page 2

Helen Chivell, 23, a married woman, was lighting the kitchen fire, with kerosene at her home in Melbourne when her clothes caught fire, and she was burnt to death…

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Disastrous Fire. Hotel Burnt to the Ground. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 6 February 1913 · page 2

A disastrous fire occurred at Clarcetown last night. The Crown Hotel was burnt to the ground as well as an adjoining building known as the Ship Inn. Only the…

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Disastrous Fire. Hotel Burnt to the Ground. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 6 February 1913 · page 2

A disastrous fire occurred at Clarcetown last night. The Crown Hotel was burnt to the ground as well as an adjoining building known as the Ship Inn. Only the…

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Annual Reunion of Fire Brigade

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 7 February 1913 · page 2

Last Friday night, at the local brigade station, the firemen and ex-firemen met to celebrate their annual reunion. The Mayor was unavoidably absent, but a number of…

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Annual Reunion of Fire Brigade

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 7 February 1913 · page 2

Last Friday night, at the local brigade station, the firemen and ex-firemen met to celebrate their annual reunion. The Mayor was unavoidably absent, but it number of…

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A Country Fire. MELBOURNE

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 February 1913 · page 2

Four buildings were destroyed by fire at Lilydale, Nictoria. The damage is estimated at £4000…

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That Fire Brigade

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 12 February 1913 · page 2

A little over twelve months ago, Narabri was shecked and alarmed by the outbreak of a fire which nearly swept a whole block of…

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Fires

The North Western Courier · Friday 14 February 1913 · page 3

Early on Saturday morning last Mr. Roger B. Bourke, of Spring Creek, suffered a seyore loss in the destruction of a fine shed, stocked…

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Fire Inquiry

Manilla Express · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 4

The Coronial inquiry into the Crystal Palace fire, on new year's eve has been opened…

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Crystal Palace Fire. Suggestion of Foul Play. Not Substantiated by Evidence. an Open Verdict Returned. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 2

The inquiry was opened to-day concerning the recent fire at the Crystal Palace picture gallery. Mr. Williamson said the company courted the fullest inquiry, but they had no…

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Crystal Palace Fire. Suggestion of Foul Play. Not Substantiated by Evidence. an Open Verdict Returned. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 15 February 1913 · page 2

The inquiry was opened to-day concerning the recent fire at the Crystal Palace picture gallery. Mr. Williamson said the company courted the fullest inquiry, but they had no…

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Bush Fires. SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 February 1913 · page 2

The bush fires at Poverty Bay, New Zealand, are still naging, and have done considerable destruction to stock, buildings, timber, and other property…

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