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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1914

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Big Blaze at Cessnock. Splendid Work by Firemen. West Maitland

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 26 January 1914 · page 2

A destructive fire occurred at Cessnock this afternoon when the premises occupied by Bennett and Wood, cycle manufacturers, and J. Andrews' produce and grocery store,…

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Big Blaze at Cessnock. Splendid Work by Firemen. West Maitland

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 26 January 1914 · page 2

A destructive fire occurred at Cessnock this afternoon when the premises occupied by Bennett and Wood, cycle manufacturers, and J. Andrews' produce and grocery store,…

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Coal Mine Aflame. Destructive Fire at East Greta. Tunnel Sealed Down. West Maitland

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 26 January 1914 · page 2

The East Greta coal mine is on fire. Much alarm was occasioned this morning when it was learnt that No. 1 tunnel of the East Greta coal mine was on fire. About…

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Coal Mine Aflame. Destructive Fire at East Greta. Tunnel Sealed Down. West Ma[?]land

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 26 January 1914 · page 2

The East Greta coal mine is on fire. Ma[?]h alarm was occasioned this morning when it was learnt that No. 1 tunnel of the East Greta coal mine was on fire. About…

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Fire at Manilla Royal Hotel Gutted. Damage Estimated at £6000. MANILLA

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 27 January 1914 · page 2

A disastrous fire occurred at Manilla about 1 o'clock to-day when Mrs. Swain's Royal Hotel and Appell's tobacconist and hairdressing shop were demolished, the…

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Fire at Manilla Royal Hotel Gutted. Damage Estimated at £6000. MANILLA

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 27 January 1914 · page 2

A disastrous fire occurred at Manilla about 1 o'clock to-day when Mrs. Swain's Royal Hotel and Appell's tobacconist nnd hairdressing shop were demolished. the…

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The Greta Fire Coal Mine Aflame. East Greta Disaster. West Maitland

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 27 January 1914 · page 2

Later particulars regarding the [?] at East Greta coal mine, showed that the workmen were successful in creeting a brick stopping, thus preventing the fire…

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The Greta Fire Coal Mine Aflame. East Greta Disaster. West Maitland

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 27 January 1914 · page 2

Later particulars regarding the fire at East Greta coal mine, showed that the workmen were successful in erecting a brick stopping, thus preventing the fire…

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Big Blaze. Salvation Army Home. Destroyed By Fire. BRISBANE

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 28 January 1914 · page 2

A fire broke out at the Salvation Army Home, at Taringa. near Hrishane, at three o'clock this morning. The flames spread with alarming rapidity and practically the…

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Big Blaze. Salvation Army Home. Destroyed By Fire. BRISBANE

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 28 January 1914 · page 2

A fire broke out at the Salvation Army Home, at Taringa, near Brisbane, at three o'clock this morning. The flames spread with alarming rapidity and practically the…

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Fire

Manilla Express · Wednesday 28 January 1914 · page 6

Temora co-operative butter factory was burnt down yesterday…

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Fatal Fire

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 28 January 1914 · page 2

The Salvation Army Reserve Home at Taringa, near Brisbane, was totally destroyed by fire an the early hours of yesterday morning…

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FIRE. Mid-day Blaze. Big Loss of Property. Appell's Destroyed Royal Hotel in Ruins. Mackenzie's has a Narrow Escape. Gallant Work by Citizens

Manilla Express · Wednesday 28 January 1914 · page 5

What was one of Manilla's busiest corners has been reduced to gaunt walls, ashes, and desolation. On Monday at…

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Fire Brigades. Trouble with the Horse. Berry's Grievance

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 28 January 1914 · page 2

The trouble between the Fire Brigades Board and country municipalities was touched upon by Alderman Shepherd, Mayor of Berry, an…

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Fire at Tenterfield. Four Business Places Destroyed. Estimated Damage £6000. TENTERFIELD

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 28 January 1914 · page 2

A serious fire occur red at four o'clock this morning. Four buildings comprising Roper's general store, "Intercolonial Courier," A. H. Edmonds, stationer and music…

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Fire at Tenterfield. Four Business Places Destroyed. Estimated Damage £6000. TENTERFIELD

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 28 January 1914 · page 2

A serious fire occurred at four o'clock this morning. Four buildings comprising Roper's general store, "Intercolonial Courier." A. H. Edmonds, stationer and music…

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Bush Fire at Middlehead. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 29 January 1914 · page 2

One hundred acres of bush caught fire at Middle Head this afternoon. The firemen, after a hard fight, succeeded in saying the military reserve. A number of…

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Bush Fire at Middlehead. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 29 January 1914 · page 2

One hundred acres of bush caught fire at Middle. Head this afternoon. The firemen. after a hard fight, succesded in savins the mil[?]ary re[?]. A number of…

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Fire Alarm

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 29 January 1914 · page 2

Shortly after three o'clock yesterday a fire was discovered in the deeking of the viadu[?]. The main seat of the trouble was discovered in the sleepers which span…

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Fire Alarm

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 29 January 1914 · page 2

Shortly after three o'clock yesterday a fire was discovered in the decking of the viaduct. The main seat of the trouble was discovered in the sleepers which span…

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