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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1914

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Our Wires Big Fire

Manilla Express · Saturday 14 March 1914 · page 6

A disastrous fire occurred early this morning at the box factory of F. Barrett, Redfern. The building was…

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Destructive Fire on Farm. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 14 March 1914 · page 2

A fire at Big Springs near Wagga on Monk's farm resulted in the destruction of a large machinery shed and contents. The damage is estimated at /c=p/700…

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Destructive Fire on Farm. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 14 March 1914 · page 2

A fire at Big Springs near Wagga on Monk's farm resulted in the destruction of a large machinery shed and contents. The damage is estimated at £700…

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Box Factory Fire. Horses Burnt to Death. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 14 March 1914 · page 2

Barret's case and box factory at Redfern was burnt out shortly after midnight Two valuable horses were incinerated in the stables adjolinng the factory. Several…

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Box Factory Fire. Horses Burnt to Death. SYDNEY, Friday

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 14 March 1914 · page 2

Barrat's case and box factory at Redforn was burnt out shortly after midnight. Two valuable horses were inclnerated in the stables adjolinng the factory. Several…

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Big City Fire. Caused by Explosion of Films. Nine Firms Affected. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 16 March 1914 · page 2

A fire occurred this afternoon in a block of buildings at the corner of Park and Pitt streets, The outbreak was due to an explosion in the film depot at the top of…

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Big City Fire. Caused by Explosion of Films. Nine Firms Affected. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 16 March 1914 · page 2

A fire occurred this afternoon in a block of buildings at the corner of Park and Pitt streets. The outbreak was due to an explosion in the film depot at the top of…

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Brave Son Rescues Mother. Sensational Fire Incident. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 17 March 1914 · page 2

A fire occurred this morning in a grocer's shop at Balmain, occupied by Mrs. Olson. The latter's son awoke and found his room full of smoke. He staggered and…

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Brave Son Rescues Mother. Sensational Fire Incident. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 17 March 1914 · page 2

A fire occurred this morning in a grocer's shop at Balmain, occupied by Mrs. Olson. The latter's son awoke and found his room full of smoke. He staggered and…

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Attempt at Fire

Manilla Express · Wednesday 18 March 1914 · page 3

A determined? effort was made last night to set fire to Oswald's bonded and free scores, city The lock was wrenched off the door, though…

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Attempt to Fire Bond Store. Burning Newspaper In Letterbox. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 18 March 1914 · page 2

A determined attempt was mode last night to set fire to Oswald's bonded and free stores, Kent-street, Sydney. Examination disclosed that the…

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Attempt to Fire Bond Store. Burning Newspaper in Letterbox. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 18 March 1914 · page 2

A determined attempt was made last night to set fire to Oswald's bonded and free stores, Kent-stree, Sydney. Examination disclosed that the…

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Manilla Fire Shopkeeper Charged Wsth Arson Verdict of Not Guilty. Judge's Remarks on the Case

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 18 March 1914 · page 4

Walter James Appel was charced at the Tamworth Quarter Sesions yesterday before his Honor, Judge Hamilton, with having on January 26, 1914, at Manilla,…

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Manilla Fire Shopkeeper Charged with Arson Verdict of Not Guilty. Judge's Remarks on the Case

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 18 March 1914 · page 4

Walter James Appel was charged at the Tamwarth Quarter Sessions yesterday before his Honor, Judge Hamilton, with having on January 20, 1914, at Manilla,…

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The Siamese King's Fire Engine

The North Western Courier · Friday 20 March 1914 · page 3

The King of Siam recently ordered an up-to-date fire engine, but he did not care to have it self-propelled or even provided with…

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Control of Fire Brigades. Calls Outside the Area. Decision of Fire Brigade Board

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 20 March 1914 · page 4

The municipal council at Us meeting on Tuesday night received a letter from the Fire Brigades' Board, staling that the board considered that the risk of a fire…

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Control of Fire Brigades. Calls Outside the Area. Decision of Fire Brigade Board

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 20 March 1914 · page 4

The municipal council at its meeting on Tuesday night received a letter from the Fire Brigades' Board, stating that the board considered that the risk of a fire…

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Smoke From the Taringa Fire

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 21 March 1914 · page 3

The Superintendent of the Brisbane Fire Brigade is a thorough believer in a standard system of fire escapes, to embrace buildings of every class, and…

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Smoke From the Taringa Fire

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 21 March 1914 · page 3

The Superintendent of the Brisbane Fire Brande is a thorough believer in a standard system of fire escapes, to embrace buildings of every class, and…

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Not Guilty. The Manilla Fire. Mr. Appel Acquitted

Manilla Express · Saturday 21 March 1914 · page 6

Walter James Appel was charged at at the Tamworth Quarter Sessions, on Tuesday before his Honor Judge Hamilton, with having on January 26th, 1914,…

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