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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1901

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Fire in Darling-street

The Western Herald · Wednesday 27 November 1901 · page 2

At one o'clock on Monday morning, the five-bell rang out, and the residents of the town were awakened to find a tremendous glare of fire in Darling-street. The Fire…

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Fire at Cooley Harbour. the Inquest. an Open Verdict

The Western Herald · Wednesday 27 November 1901 · page 2

On Monday, the 25th inst., an inqueat was held at the premises of Mr. M. Carroll, [?] mile Tank, Wan[?]ring Road, concerning the destruction by fire of the Cooley Harbour…

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Fire in London. London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 30 November 1901 · page 6

A great fire has occurred in London. Fifty three firme were affected. Only the hard work on the part of the firemen prevented the fire becoming a dangerous…

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Fire on the Peak Hill Road

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 30 November 1901 · page 4

DURING Monday night a fire took place the residence of Mr. S. R. Harris, on the Peak Hill Road, about 20 milos from Dubbo, the building being completely destroyed. The…

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Serious Hotel Fire. in Wellington, New Zealand

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Tuesday 3 December 1901 · page 4

The Oriental Hotel and three shops in Willis-street have been destroyed by fire. The insurance distributed in the various offices,…

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Fire at Brewarrina

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 4 December 1901 · page 2

ABOUT 2.30 o'clock on Saturday morning the substantial brick premises known at the Bar won Hotel was completely gutted by fire. From what can be learned, the fire originated…

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Fire Brigades. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 4 December 1901 · page 4

The Fire Brigades Board have adopted a partially paid system for volunteers…

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Fire in Brewarrina. [By Telegraph.] Brewarrina, November 30

The Western Herald · Wednesday 4 December 1901 · page 2

The Barwen Hotel wan destroyed by tire, which broke out about 2 a.m. to day. A quantity of furniture and effects were saved. A large stock of wines and spirits was lost…

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Fire on a Steamer

The Wellington Times · Thursday 5 December 1901 · page 5

Up to late last night the fire on the steamer Waimate, at Napier, New Zealand. was raging furiously…

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The Fire on the Peak Hill Road

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 7 December 1901 · page 4

AN inquest was opened on Tuesday last concerning the above fire which took place on Monday week, the 28th inst., before the Coroner, Mr. R. G. Dulhunty…

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Fires in the Suburbs. Sydney, December 17

The Western Herald · Wednesday 18 December 1901 · page 2

Owing to the great heat to-day a largs number of fires broke out around the suburts, but no serious damage was done…

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Deaths at a Fire

The Wellington Times · Thursday 19 December 1901 · page 4

During the destruction of a house by fire at Tamworth, a woman named Lewey was burnt to death, and a man named John Stewart fell dead from excitement…

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Bush Fires and Drought

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 21 December 1901 · page 4

Extensive bush fires continue to rage throughout the country, while there is no sign of a break up of the drought…

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Extensive Bush Fires. Sydney, Dacember 20

The Western Herald · Saturday 21 December 1901 · page 2

Extensive bush fire continue throughout the country districts, and there are no signs of a breakup in the drought…

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Phosphorus and Bush Fires. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 21 December 1901 · page 6

The use of phosphorus for rabbit poisoning is believed to be responsible for [?] bush fires, as the ph[?]s so easily ignites through this season…

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Deaths Ata Fire. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 21 December 1901 · page 6

During the destruction by fire of a house at Tamworth yetterday, a woman named Larney was fatally barned Owing to her clothes catching fire, and…

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Fire in a Goqds Train. Sydney, December 20

The Western Herald · Saturday 21 December 1901 · page 2

A fire occurred in a goods tram at Broken Hill this morning. Two trucks of produce were burnt…

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A Curious Fire

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 December 1901 · page 2

A rather unique fire was witnessed just across Bell Bridge last thursday afternoon. At that time a dray, upon which was a cleaner, and having a stripper drawn behind,…

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Fire at Bourke. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 25 December 1901 · page 5

The railway goods shed at Bourke was destroyed by fire yesterday, £100 damage being done…

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Fire in Western Australia. Six Persons Burned to Death. Sydney

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 28 December 1901 · page 2

The residence of Alexander Thomas Leithead, in Western Australia, was totally destroyed by fire on Christmas morning…

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