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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1914

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Big Manilla Fire Damage £20,000. Fine New Store Destroyed. MANILLA

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

As already reported in the "Daily Observer," a disastrous fire occurred between 1 and 2 o'clock this morning. when MeKeuzie and Sons' fine stores were…

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FIRE-SWEPT. Mackenzie and Sons, Limited. Fine Premises Totally Destroyed Damage Runs into Thousands

Manilla Express · Saturday 14 February 1914 · page 4

The Eire Fiend has wrought another terrible disaster on Manilla. Between 1 and 2 o'clock yesterday, Friday, the 13th, Mackenzie and Sons…

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The Fire at East Greta Colliery Seals to be Broken. MAITLAND

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

East Greta Colliery, No. 1 tunnee has been closed down since the outbreak of fire, which occurred three weeks ago, and it is slated that the management have decided…

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The Fire at East Greta Colliery Seals to be Broken. MAITLAND

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

East Greta Colliery, No. 1 tunnel, has been closed down since the outbreak of fire, which occurred three weeks ago, and it is stated that the management have decided…

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Another Fire Alarm

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

Yesterday about 5.30 another outbreak of fire occurred, though no serious damage resulted. A heap of grass and vegetable matter was stacked behind Mr. Collis's…

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Fire at Manilla

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 18 February 1914 · page 3

A disastrous fire occurred between 1 and 2 o'clock on Friday morning at Manilla, when M. C. Mackenzie and Sons fine store was destroyed. The…

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Another Fire Alarm

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

Yesterday about 5.30 another outbreak of fire occurred, though no serious damage resulted. A heap of grass and vegetable matter was stacked behind Mr. Collis's…

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Manilla Fire

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 20 February 1914 · page 2

The police have officially reported to the Coroner the fire which recently destroyed the business premises of Messrs. Mackenzie and Sons' promises, at Manilla, but…

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Manilla Fire

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 20 February 1914 · page 2

The police have officially reported to the Coroner the fire which recently destroyed the business premises of Messrs. Mackenzie ami Sons' premises, at Manilla, but…

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Local Control of Fire Brigades. Amendment of the Act Wanted. No Discretionary Power to Attend Fires

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

Several important matters affecting the fire brigades were brought under the notice of the Tamworth Municipal Council on Tuesday night…

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Local Control of Fire Brigades. Amendment of the Act Wanted. No Discretionary Power to Attend Fires

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

Several important matters affecting the fire brigades were brought under the notice of the Tamworth Municipal Council on Tuesday night…

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Fire [?]

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 21 February 1914 · page 4

The [?] in [?]APES. [?] fire in the Salvation Army [?] at Taringa, which resulted in the [?] of three lives, has emphasised the…

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Fire Escapes

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 21 February 1914 · page 4

The recent fire in the Salvntion Army Home at Taringa, which resulted in the loss of three lives, has emphasised the necessity for revising the laws dealing…

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Fire at West Wyalong. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 21 February 1914 · page 2

A destructives firo occurred at West Wyalong last night. Threo dwellings and the business premises of Erson and Farrell, stock and station agents, were totally…

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Fire at West Wyalong. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 21 February 1914 · page 2

A destructive fire occurred at West Wyulong last night, Three dwellings and the business premises of Erson and [?]arrell, stock and station agents, were totally…

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Tasmanian Coast on Fire. SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 23 February 1914 · page 2

Tremendous bush fires are raging on the Tasmanian coast. Many properties have been destroyed or damaged…

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Big Fire at Circular Quay. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 23 February 1914 · page 2

Chatfield's free store at Circular Quay was practically destroyed by fire this afternoon. The firemen prevented the flames from…

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The Manilla Fire. Open Verdict. Woman Who Foresaw the Disaster. MANILLA

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 23 February 1914 · page 2

Mr. H. F. Roberts, coroner, conducted tin inquiry this morning inspecting the fire at McKenzie and Sons on 13th inst. After hearing evidence the coroner…

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The Manilla Fire. Open Verdict. Woman Who Foresaw the Disaster. MANILLA

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 23 February 1914 · page 2

Mr. H. F. Roberts, coroner, conducted an enquiry this morning respecting the fire at McKenzie and Sons on 13th inst. After hearing evidence the coroner…

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Big Fire at Wyong Business Places Destroyed. No Fire Brigade. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 24 February 1914 · page 2

A big fire occurred at Wyong this morning. The premises of Campbell's boot shop were found to be alight. The whole place was soon a mass of flames. Bucket…

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