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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1915

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In Case of Fire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 26 January 1915 · page 2

As our water supply is one of the most important questions we have to deal with a representative of the "Examiner" interviewed some of…

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Fire at woo waa, Hospital Burnt to the Ground

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 26 January 1915 · page 3

Woo Waa District Hospital was burnt to the ground on Saturday morning. The fire was noticed shortly after 2 o'clock, and almost…

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Shell Fire. a Terrifying Tumult

Manilla Express · Wednesday 27 January 1915 · page 7

It is impossible to exaggerate the monstrous horror of the shell fire, writes Mr. Phillip Gibbs in the "Daily Chronicle."…

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Wee Waa Hospital Destroyed by Fire

Manilla Express · Wednesday 27 January 1915 · page 4

Wee Waa District Hospital wa[?] burnt to the ground on Saturday morning. The fire was first noticed shortly after 2 o'clock, and almost…

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Destructive Fires. Buildings Destroyed at Matong. Half at Moss Vale Burned. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 27 January 1915 · page 2

A destructive fire occurred at Matong this morning, when Regan's general store, La Reen's saddler's shop, and the post office were burnt out…

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Destructive Fires. Buildings Destroyed at Matong. Hall at Moss Vale Burned. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 27 January 1915 · page 2

A destructive fire occurred at Matong this morning, when Regan's general store, La Reen's saddler's shop, and the post office were burnt out…

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Fire at Molong. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 28 January 1915 · page 2

A fire at Molong this morning [?] [?] [?] [?]…

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Fire at Molong. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 28 January 1915 · page 2

A fire at Molong this morning resulted in the destruction of three business places, while an adjoining hotel and motor garage [?] fire and water…

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Disastrous Fire at Howell. Several Buildings Destroyed. INVERELL

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 28 January 1915 · page 2

A disastrous fire ocurred at Howell, 20 miles from Inverell, at 4 o'clock this morning, resulting in the destruetion of the Post Offee, Courthouse and Holsted's…

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Disastrous Fire at Howell. Several Buildings Destroyed. INVERELL

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 28 January 1915 · page 2

A disastrous fire ocurred at Howell 20 miles from Inv[?]rell, at 4 o'clock this morning, resulting in the destruction of the Post Office, Courthouse and Holsted's…

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Bush Fires in Tasmania. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 2

Destructive bush fires are raging in many parts of Tasmania. Already several homesteads have been destroyed, together with considerable…

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Fire at Howell

The North Western Courier · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 2

On Wednesday morning a disastrous fire occurred at Howell, a town 20 miles from Inverell, and resulted in the destruction of the post office, court…

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Fire! Wee Waa Hospital Destroyed. Morgue and Isolation Block Saved

The North Western Courier · Friday 29 January 1915 · page 8

Shortly after 2 a.m. on Saturday last the fire fiend again made its unwelcome presence felt in our midst, causing the demolition of the institution…

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Disastrous Fire Near Singleton Acres of Grass and Miles of Fencing Burnt. SINGLETON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 30 January 1915 · page 2

A disastrous fire occurred yesterday at Scott's flat and on a portion of Neotsfield Estate recently subdivided. Acres of grass and miles of fencing…

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Disastrous Fire Near Singleton Acres of Grass and Miles of Fencing Burnt. SINGLETON

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 30 January 1915 · page 2

A disastrous fire occurred yesterday at Scott's flat and on a portion of Neotsfield Estate recently subdivided. Acres of grass and mlles of fencing…

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Fire on Steamer. London

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 3 February 1915 · page 2

A fire has broken out on the steamer Nairnshire at Havre. The vessel recently arrived in the United Kingdom Trom Australia…

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Fire on Steamer. London

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 3 February 1915 · page 2

A fire has broken out on the steamer Nairnshire at Havro. The vessel recently arrived in the United Kingdom from Australia…

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Another German Outrage. Submarine Fires on British Hospital Ship. PARIS

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 4 February 1915 · page 2

It in officially stated that a German submarine fired a torpedo at the British hospital ship Asturias near Havre and missed…

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Another German Outrage. Submarine Fires on British Hospital Ship. PARIS

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Thursday 4 February 1915 · page 2

It is officially stated that a German submarine fired a torpedo at the British hospital ship Asturias near Havre and missed…

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Another Howell Fire

The North Western Courier · Friday 5 February 1915 · page 2

A second fire is reported from Howell and unoccupied residence owned by Mrs. Seymour being demolished at an early hour on Saturday morning…

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