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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1915

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Riots in Italy. Troops Fire on Mob. ROME

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 1 March 1915 · page 2

Many of those desiring intervention in the war, and those wishing neutrality, rioted at Riggiomilia. The troops fired upon the rioters…

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Fire at Paddington. Thousands of Pounds Damage. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 1 March 1915 · page 2

The fire in Oxford-street, Paddington, last night, in the drapery shop of Cooke and Co., spread very rapidly, so that in a few minutes the flames had strong…

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Mungindi. Serious Fire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Tuesday 2 March 1915 · page 3

A serious fire broke out at Mungindi at 5 O'clock this morning, as a result of which a store in Walker's Hall, understood to be Mr. Jacobs. was…

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Battleships Open Fire. Paris

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 2 March 1915 · page 2

It is officially stated thar three British battleships opened a slow methodical fire on the forts of Cape Helles, Sebbelbahr, and Orkamer. The Gaulols engaged…

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Battleships Open Fire. Paris

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Tuesday 2 March 1915 · page 2

It is officially stated that three British battleships opened a slow methodical fire on the forts of Cape Helles, Sebbelbahr, and Orkamer. The Gaulois engaged Kum…

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Big Blaze. Sydney

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 3 March 1915 · page 3

A fire at Townsville this morning destroyed seven shops. The damage is estimated at £30,000…

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Big Blaze, Sydney

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

A fire at Townsville this morning destroyed seven shops. The damage is estimated at £30,000…

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Fire in Tamworth

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 3 March 1915 · page 3

Excitement was caused last night when flames were noticed issuing from promises at the rear of Mr. Haigh's residence, in Bligh-street…

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Fire in Tamworth

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

Excitement was caused last night when falmes were noticed issuing from premises at the rear of Mr. Halgh's residence, in Bligh-street…

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Under Fire. Terror of Anticipation

Manilla Express · Wednesday 3 March 1915 · page 2

The man who has not been under fire always desires to know what were the feelings of the man who has been during this ordeal. It is probable that…

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Fire at Waterloo. In Engineering Establishment. SYDNEY

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

A fire ocourrod late last night, in the cork department of Messrs. Mauri Bros, and Thompson's engineering establishment at Waterloo…

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Fire at Waterloo. In Engineering Establishment. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Wednesday 3 March 1915 · page 3

A fire occurred late last night in the cork department of Messrs. Mauri Bros. and Thompson's engineering establishment at Waterloo…

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Walcha News. Disastrous Fires. Hay Crop Destroyed

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 5 March 1915 · page 4

A disastrous fire took place at Messrs. Crawford Bros.' Moona Plains Station, about midnight on Saturday, when the whole of their hay crop was mysteriously…

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Walcha News. Disastrous Fires. Hay Crop Destroyed. (From our Correspondent.)

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 5 March 1915 · page 4

A disastrous fire took place at Messrs. Crawford Bros.' Moona Plains Station, about midnight on Saturday, when the whole of their hay crop was mysteriously…

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Fire in Freezing Works. 13,000 Carcases Destroyed. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 5 March 1915 · page 2

Another fire has occurred at the North British Freezing Works, New Zealand, and destroyed the offices and a freezer, containing 13,000 carcases of mutton…

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Fire in Freezing Works. 13,000 Carcases Destroyed. SYDNEY

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Friday 5 March 1915 · page 2

Another fire has occurred at the North British Freezing Works, New Zealand, and destroyed the offices and a freezer, containing 13,000 carcases of mutton…

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Devilish German Device. Sprinkling Petrol in the Trenches. French Burnt Out. PARIS

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 6 March 1915 · page 2

The Army Medical Corps report shocking injuries from German contrivances for spraying petrol in the trenches. The features of the wounded are…

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Devilish German Device. Sprinkling Petrol in the Trenches. French Burnt Out. PARIS

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Saturday 6 March 1915 · page 2

The Army Medical Corps report shocking injuries from German contrivances for spraying petrol in the trenches. The features of the wounded are…

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Liner on Fire. London

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 8 March 1915 · page 2

The liner Latouralne wireleased Queenstown. she was afire and in distress. She left New York on the 28th February Havrewards. A steamer is going to…

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Liner on Fire. London

The Tamworth Daily Observer · Monday 8 March 1915 · page 2

The liner Latouraine wirelessed Queenstown, She was afire and in distress. She left New York on the 28th February Havrewards. A steamer is going to…

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