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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1915

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New Fire Station for Gunnedah

The North Western Courier · Wednesday 12 May 1915 · page 2

Mr. Ashford, Minister for Lands and Agriculture, states that he has been advised by the Board of Fire Commissioners of New South Wales that the…

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Washing Am Army. Hot Baths Under Fire in Brewers' Vats

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 12 May 1915 · page 4

The London "Daily Telegraph's" special correspondent, Mr. Ashmead-Bartlett, is now visiting the British battle front in Belgium and France. He…

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Washing an Army. Hot Baths-Under Fire in Brewers' Vats

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 12 May 1915 · page 4

The London "Daily Telegraph's" special correspondent, Mr. Ashmead Bartlett, is now visiting the British battle-front in Belgium and Franco. He…

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Big Fire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 14 May 1915 · page 2

A fire Longreach, [?] destroyed four buildings…

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Fire at Longreach

The North Western Courier · Friday 14 May 1915 · page 2

A fire at Longreach, Queensland, destroyed four buildings…

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Constable Attacked. Kicked and Knocked by Mob of Men. Fires in Self-Defence. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 14 May 1915 · page 2

Trouble occurred between Constable Missingham and a number of men at Wooloomooloo late last night and resulted in the officer being badly…

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Constable Attacked. Kicked and Knocked by Mob of Men. Fires in Self-Defence. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 14 May 1915 · page 2

Trouble occurred between Censtabel Missingham and a number of mem at Wooloomooloo late last night and resulted in the officer being badly…

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Tamworth Fire Brigade, Necessity for New Engine

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 15 May 1915 · page 4

At Tuesday night's meeting of the Tamworth Municipal Council the Mayor (Ald. Green) introduced Mr. Shepherd and Major Cracknell, representatives of…

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Tamworth Fire Brigade. Necessity for New Engine

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 15 May 1915 · page 4

At Tuesday night's meeting of the Tamworth Municipal Council the Mayor (Ald. Green) introduced Mr. Shepherd and Major Cracknell, representatives of…

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Fire at Westdale

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 19 May 1915 · page 2

A serious fire occurred at westdale at about 10.30 last night, the residence of Mr. springall being totally deatroyod. From the scanty information…

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Fire at Westdale

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 19 May 1915 · page 2

A serious fire occurred at Westdale at about 10-30 last night, the residence of Mr. Springall being totally destroyed. From the scanty information…

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Mysterious Fire. Third Floor Totally Gutted. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 20 May 1915 · page 2

A mysterious fire ocurred in Wentworth Place, City, early this morning, when the third floor of the premises occupied by Carter and Co., bookbinders,…

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Mysterious Fire. Third Floor Totally Gutted. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 20 May 1915 · page 2

A mysterious fire ocurred in Wentworth Place, City, early this morning, when the third floor of the premises occupied by Carter and Co., bookbinders,…

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Catholic Church Destroyed by Fire. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 21 May 1915 · page 2

The Catholic Church at Megalong Valley was completely destroyed by fire last night. Father Peoples who was sleeping on…

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Catholic Church Destroyed by Fire. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 21 May 1915 · page 2

The Catholie Church at Megalong Valley was completely destroyed by fire last night. Father Peoples who was sleeping on…

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Big City Fire. Damage Estimated at £40,000. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 27 May 1915 · page 2

A fire occurred at the premises of the Australian Paper Co. and five other firms. the firemen had a strenuous' time. Other adjoining buildings were…

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Big City Fire. Damage Estimated at £40,000. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 27 May 1915 · page 2

A fire occurred at the promises of the Australian Paper Co. and five other firms. The firemen had a stremions time. Other adjoining buildings were…

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His House on Fire. Old Man Too Feeble to Escape. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 28 May 1915 · page 2

Through a fire breaking out in his cottage at Vaucluse early this morning Henry Price, 70, was overcome by smoke. When the door had been…

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His House on Fire. Old Man Too Feable to Escape. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 28 May 1915 · page 2

Through a fire breaking out in his cottage at Vancluse early this morning Henry Price, 70, was overcome by smoke. When the door had been bat…

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Rain of Fire at Gallipoli. Athens, May 27

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 29 May 1915 · page 3

The Allies' reinforcements are continually arriving at the Dardanelles. The Turks appear terrorised by the incessant attacks…

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