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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1903

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Destructive Fire at Brewarrina

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 18 March 1903 · page 3

A fire at Brewarrina yesterday destroyed three buildings, including the Council Chambers with all books…

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Great Fire in Mitchell Street. the Inquiry

The Western Herald · Wednesday 18 March 1903 · page 2

On Monday, the 8th instant, an inquiry concerning the fire which occured in Mitchell-street on the 8th instant, and by which Gow's, Doughty's, and other shops were…

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Inquest on Fire at Spicer's Creek. Verdict of Arson

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 18 March 1903 · page 2

THE District Coroner (Mr. R. G. Dulhunty) on 13th inst., conducted (on behalf of Mr. Porter Coroner, of Wellington) an inquest into the origin of a fire that occurred at Mr. G. Rowe's…

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Fire in a Mine

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 21 March 1903 · page 5

A mine at Eaglehawk (Vic.) is on fire, throwing a large number of men out of employment. Two other mines are threatened…

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Fire at Brewarrina. Council Chambers destroyed

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 21 March 1903 · page 4

Never since the demolition of the Barwon Hotel by fire on the last day of November in 1901, has Browarrina been been the scene of so much destructive conflagration as that which occurred…

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The Brewarrina Fire. (By Telegraph.) March 17

The Western Herald · Saturday 21 March 1903 · page 2

About one o'clock on Monday morning a fire occurred, completely demolishing three buildings, namely, J. Hugging', used as a residence, and tobacconist and hairdressing…

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Big Sydney Fire

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 March 1903 · page 2

The insurance companies consider the damage done by the fire at Hentsch's bond has been greatly over-estimated, but they anticipate having to pay a large amount of insurance.f…

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Great Fire in Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 March 1903 · page 2

A disastrous fire occurred in Sydney on Friday evening, resulting in the total destruction of a hugh warehouse known as Hentsch's Bond at Miller's Point. All the…

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The Recent Fire

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 25 March 1903 · page 3

Salvage work has commenced in connection with the recent fire at Miller's Point. All dangerous walls have been demolished…

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Hentch's Fire. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 25 March 1903 · page 3

It is officially stated that the damage done by the fire at Hentch's Bond amounts to £250,000. It is thought possible that the greater…

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The Big Fire. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 25 March 1903 · page 4

Hentsch's Bond, winch was destroyed by fire on Friday night, is likely to burn for the next fortnight. The owners estimate the damage at…

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A Big Fire in Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 25 March 1903 · page 2

HENTSCH'S Bond, which was destroyed by fire on Friday night, is likely to burn for the next fortnight. The owners estimate the damage at £300,000;…

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A Great Fire in Sydney. Hentsch's Bond Destroyed. Estimated Damage, £500,000. (By Telegraph.) Sydney, March 21

The Western Herald · Wednesday 25 March 1903 · page 2

Hentsch's great bonded stores Miller's Point, were completely destroyed by fire last night. There is enormous destruction of property. The estimated damage is…

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Fire at Parkes

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 March 1903 · page 5

A destructive fire broke out in Clarinda-street, Parkes, shortly after 2 o'clock yesterday morning. G. McFarlane's news agency and tobacconist shop, W. H. Finch's…

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Fire at Nyngan. Tattersall's Hotel destroyed

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 28 March 1903 · page 4

A FIRE occured at Nyngan at 3 o'clock on Monday morning, when Robert Winters' Tattersall's Hotel and public hall at the rear and James Pollard's [?] shop adjoining…

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Fire in New Zealand

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 1 April 1903 · page 3

The township of Re[?]thia in New Zealand has been practically destroyed by fire…

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Escape From Fire

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 15 April 1903 · page 2

ON Saturday evening a rather narrow escape from possibly a disastrous fire occurred at the residence of Mr. C. W. Gregory, Wingewarra, street, the flame of a candle owing in contact…

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Fire in Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 15 April 1903 · page 3

Farrull's chambers in King-street were partially destroyed by fire last night. The ladders came in contact with the [?] wire and several of the fireman received severe shocks…

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FIRE. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 15 April 1903 · page 3

A fire broke out At Farrell's Chambers, King-street, last night, destroying the first and second floors and penetrating the roof…

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Cobar Volunteer Fire Brigade

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 16 May 1903 · page 2

A mooting of the above was held at tho Council Chambers on Tuesday evening, Captain J. Griffiths presiding. It was decided to write requesting…

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