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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1918

264 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 6 of 14

Destructive Fire. At Raymond Terrace. West Maitland

Daily Observer · Wednesday 15 May 1918 · page 7

A destructive fire occurred at Raymond Terrace this morning, when the bakehouse of Messrs. Markey Bros, was totally destroyed; and a large…

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Fire at Delungra. Shops and Dwelling Destroyed. INVERELL

Daily Observer · Wednesday 15 May 1918 · page 7

A fire at Delungra totally destroyed a baker's shop, and dwelling occupied by a constable, and tailoring premises occupied by Mr. Reece. The bakery…

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Mysterious Fires. Sydney

Daily Observer · Thursday 16 May 1918 · page 2

At an inquiry into several mysterious fires, which occurred recently at an hotel at Brighton Le Sands, the coroner reported a verdict of arson against…

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Ostend Exploit. Thrilling Naval Story. Channel Entrance Impeded. Concentrated Enemy Fire from Land, and Air. LONDON

Daily Observer · Thursday 16 May 1918 · page 2

The British Admiralty has issued the following account of the Ostend operation, dated Dunkirk, May 11. The Sirius lies in the surf some 2000…

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The Latest. Western Lull. Intense Big Gun Fire. Enemy Heavily Handicapped. By Rain and Bad Communications. LONDON

Daily Observer · Thursday 16 May 1918 · page 2

Reuter's correspondent at French headquarters, wrote on Tuesday: The lul1 in the fighting on the Franco-British front is marked by a steady increase in…

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Fire at Delungra

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 17 May 1918 · page 2

Delungra appears to be as unfortunate as Moree regarding fires. Last Sunday Mrs. E. Constable was awakened by the noise of fire and found…

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Heavy Gas Shelling. Harassing Enemy Fire. Airmen Unusually Active. LONDON

Daily Observer · Friday 17 May 1918 · page 2

Reuter's correspondent at British headquarters wired on May 15: Much local enemy artillery activity is reported from various parts of the…

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Great Fire at Gothenburg. Several Million Pounds Damage. LONDON

Daily Observer · Monday 20 May 1918 · page 2

A Copenhagen message states that a large part of Gothenburg, including vast stores, has been destroyed by a con[?]gration. There are several million…

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West Tamworth Fire Reel

Daily Observer · Wednesday 22 May 1918 · page 7

The fire reel station at West Tamworth is to be shifted across to the other side of Peel-street. Tenders are being called for its removal…

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Fire in Melbourne. Several Thousand Pounds Damage. SYDNEY

Daily Observer · Friday 24 May 1918 · page 2

A fire broke out in Melbourne this morning in the five-storey premises of S. Cooke, Proprietary, Ltd., printers and furnishers. Starting in the basement the…

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Telegrams. Destructive Fire. Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 27 May 1918 · page 2

A fire at Paddington last night resulted in the total destruction of a large stable, furniture storehouse and cottage, and serious damage to two…

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Latest Cable News Increased Enemy Fire. Prolonged Gas-shelling. Is it the New Offensive? LONDON

Daily Observer · Tuesday 28 May 1918 · page 2

Reuter's correspondent at British headquarters wiring on Sunday, reports:. Since last evening the enemy's artillery fire has markedly…

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Fire

Manilla Express · Thursday 30 May 1918 · page 4

At midnigfit on Wednesday the clanging of the fire bell raised the alarm. A cottage at North Manilla was burnt…

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Church Destroyed by Fire. Wellington (X.z.)

The North Western Courier · Thursday 30 May 1918 · page 2

St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church, Wellington, has been destroyed by fire…

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Fire at Scone. Bulk Stores Destroyed. SCONE

Daily Observer · Friday 31 May 1918 · page 5

One of Messrs. M. Campbell and Co.'s [?]ulk stores was destroyed by fire early his morning. The damage is estimated at over £1500. The loss is partly…

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Late Telegrams Fire at Scone. Sydney, Friday, 9 a.m

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Friday 31 May 1918 · page 5

Campbell and Co.'s bulk stores at Scone were totally destroyed by fire yesterday morning. The damage is estimated at £1500…

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Fire Destroys Cottage. Manilla

Daily Observer · Saturday 1 June 1918 · page 1

An unoccupied cottage at North Manilla was destroyed by fire. The house was the property of Mr. Coulton, who resides at Wongo Creek, and was…

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Big City Fire. Sydney

Daily Observer · Saturday 8 June 1918 · page 7

It is now definitely stated that the damage by Stedman's fire totals £20,000. The brigades effected a good save…

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Northern Sectors. Intense Big Gun Fire. London

Daily Observer · Saturday 8 June 1918 · page 2

There is increased enemy activity against the French positions in Flanders. A Belgian communique reports…

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In the West. Local Operations. French Advance Continues. Counter-attacks Repulsed. Heavy Gun Fire. LONDON

Daily Observer · Monday 10 June 1918 · page 2

A French communique reports: Rather great artillery activity has occurred on the front south of the Aisne, notably in the region of…

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