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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1902

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Alarm of Fire

The Wellington Times · Monday 21 July 1902 · page 2

The usual peace and rest fulness of a Wellington Sabbath evening was rudely broken a little before 9 o'clock last night by the clang of the new fire-bell, and in…

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Fire at the Court House A Narrow Escape

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Tuesday 22 July 1902 · page 2

On Friday morning about 10 o’clock an alarm was raised that the Court House was on fire, Mrs, Alex Deans being the first person to notice the fire and she…

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Terrible Fire. London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 23 July 1902 · page 3

A terrible fire has occurred in Guayaquil, South America. The railway, station, the Customs House, and 90 blocks of buildings in the principal…

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Through the Fire; the Tale of a Factory Girl's Temptations. Chapter Xxxvi. Hopes and Fears

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 26 July 1902 · page 1

When Ruth Roberts left Madge's lodgings, her first impulse was to to straight to Jim Cranston's home mid tell him what she had just learned. But on second…

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Big Fire at Cobar

The Wellington Times · Thursday 31 July 1902 · page 4

COBAR, Wednesday.—At half-past 8 last night a fire occurred at the roar of Mr. A. Padula's brick terrace, which was totally destroyed. The shops ruined were occupied…

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Big Fire at Cobar

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 1 August 1902 · page 2

A telegram from Cobar dated Wednesday, says:—At half past 8 last night a fire occurred at the rear of Mr. A. Panduia's brick terrace, which…

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Fire. Padula's Terrace Destroyed

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 2 August 1902 · page 2

It is a strange yet striking feature of fire outbreaks in Cobar that when ever one breaks out another unerringly follows in a short time. The…

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120 Still missing 25 Bodies Recovered Mine on Fire Thursday, 7 p.m

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 2 August 1902 · page 3

Latest particulars state that 90 men so far have escaped. Three dead bodies have already been found…

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Through the Fire; the Tale of a Factory Girl's Temptations Chaptek Xxxix. an Announcement in the "Pink."

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 2 August 1902 · page 1

Although Cecil Warpley had no desire to become the husband of Miss Clara Morris, the father of that immaculate young lady had every wish to see his…

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Fire at Black Rock

The Wellington Times · Thursday 7 August 1902 · page 4

A fire occurred at Black Rock on Monday whereby Mr. Tremain, Sr., of Camelford Park, suffered a big loss. His large shed, containing farm machinery and harness and…

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Fatal Fire

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 9 August 1902 · page 5

During a fire at the residence of Mr. Roy[?]nead, New Zealand, two of his sons perished in the flames…

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Through the Fire; the Tale of a Factory Girl's Temptations, Chapter Xiii. Jim Cranston Consults a Detective

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 9 August 1902 · page 3

There is no better known figure in Leeds legal circles than Tom Lowther, private detective and prince of good fellows. Tom's burly figure looms large…

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Big Fire at Suntop

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 August 1902 · page 4

Word has reached us of a disastrous fire at Suntop last evening, whereby the whole of Mr. James Reidy's homestead was destroyed. Particulars disclose that in addition…

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The Fire at Neurea

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 August 1902 · page 4

An inquest was held on Tuesday by the Coroner, Mr. R. Porter, J.P., and a jury of seven, into the circumstances surrounding the fire at Mr. R. Tremain's homestead on…

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Through the Fire; the Talk of a Factory Girls Temptations. Chapter Xlv. How Madge Arranged Her Surprise

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 16 August 1902 · page 4

Those who had come to the weaning of Cecil War play never expected the ceremony to end in a tragedy, though, if the truth were told, they were not sorry to…

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The Suntop Fire

The Wellington Times · Monday 18 August 1902 · page 2

It now transpires that Mr. James Reidy's machinery shed was not destroyed, by the fire which consumed his residence at Suntop on Wednesday evening. The damage done…

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Fire on a Steamer

The Wellington Times · Thursday 21 August 1902 · page 4

The fire on board the Union steamer Aparuna, which put into Albany, W.A., is very serious. It is feared about 4000 torn of cargo are on fire. Every effort is being…

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Fire at Newcastle. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 27 August 1902 · page 4

A large fire occurred at Newcastle this morning at Ingall's drapery premises in Hunter-street. The damage is probably several thousand pounds…

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Fire Brigade Ball

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 August 1902 · page 4

The ball in aid of the funds of the recently formed Wellington Fire Brigade (to provide uniforms for the members) took place in the Oddfellows' Hall last night, and was very…

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Fire Brigade

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 3 September 1902 · page 3

THE Dubbo Volunteer Fire Brigade held a meeting on Friday last in the Fire Station. A letter was received from the Underwriters' Association to the effect that the…

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