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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1906

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The Fire Fiend

The Western Herald · Wednesday 7 March 1906 · page 2

Very early on Sunday morning last, about 1 o'clock, the fire-ball rang out. Notwithstanding the strong wind that was blowing residents of all purls of the town were…

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Broken Hill Mine Fire. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 14 March 1906 · page 2

In consequence of the fire at the Broken Hill Proprietory Mine extending south, the capital value;has declined £192,000 on the Stock Exchange…

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South Coast Fire

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 March 1906 · page 4

A disastrous fire occurred at Woonona this morning, when Davidson's stores aud Molloy's timber yard wore destroyed. The damage is estimated…

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A Fire

The Castlereagh · Friday 16 March 1906 · page 5

A fire at Woonens yesterday destroyed property to the value of £10,000…

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Fatal Fire

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 17 March 1906 · page 5

Two young children named Warren were burnt to death during a fire which destroyed two wooden cottages at Ruthergten (Victoria) yeaterday…

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Fire Brigade. Annual Meeting

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 17 March 1906 · page 4

The annual meeting of members of the Cobar Fire Brigade was held at the fire station last week, when there were about 30 present. Mr. J…

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Broken Hill Mine Fire

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 17 March 1906 · page 5

The fire in the Proprietary Aline at Broken Hill seems to be gutting worse daily, and the fire is now at tho 650 level. The McBride shaft has collapsed for 90 feet. About 200 men…

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Fire at an Asylum. Sydney,Friday

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 17 March 1906 · page 4

A fire broke out in the store of the Liverpool Asylum this morning, and over 800 of the inmates' swage and personal effects were destroyed. The damage is…

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Fire at Mr. Yigors'

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 21 March 1906 · page 2

Shortly before four o'clock on Sunday afternoon a fire broke out in the stables at the rear of Mr. E. Vigors' dwelling in Ser isier-street, resulting in the destruction…

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The Broken Hill Fire. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 21 March 1906 · page 2

The fire at the Broken Hill Proprietory Mine is practically isolated. The outlook is now [?]e[?]uring. There was a recovery yesterday of five shillings in the shares,…

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Fire. Stables, Buggy House, and Cab Destroyed

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 21 March 1906 · page 2

At 3.40 p.m on Sunday an alarm of fire was given, and it was speedily discovered that the outbreak had occurred in the very heart of the town at the residence of Mr. E. Vigors, cab…

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Bush Fires and Their Causes

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 28 March 1906 · page 4

The Premier has received from the police a return from the south-western district regarding the bush and grass fires during the month of February. It is…

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Narromine. Destructive Fire

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 28 March 1906 · page 2

AT about. 3.30 a.m. on Saturday the residence of Mr. R. J. Warren at Hillvale near Narromine was destroyed by fire. Only a few effects were saved. The property was insured…

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Fire at Hill View

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 28 March 1906 · page 2

We regret to learn that at about four o'clock on Saturday morning last a fire took place at Hill View, Narromine, the property of Mr. R. J. Warren. Efforts…

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The Recent Fire. Coroner's Inquest

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 31 March 1906 · page 4

AN inquest into the circumstances connected with the recent fire in Serisier-street by which a buggy-shed and stables, the property of Mr. E. Vigors, were destroyed on 17th instant, was…

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Disastrous Fire. Enormous Damage to City Property

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 April 1906 · page 3

A great fire occurred in Clarence-street, Sydney, at 2 o'clock on Saturday morning, which resulted in the destruction of a number of large…

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The Great Fire in Sydney. Estimated damage £120,000

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 4 April 1906 · page 2

EDWARDS, Dunlop are unable to state the amount of their damage, but the stock in the buildings destroyed wan valued at between £60,000 and £70,000. The proprietors believe…

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A Big Fire in Sydney

The Castlereagh · Friday 6 April 1906 · page 4

A great fire occurred in Clarence Street, sydney, at 2 a.m. On Saturday morning. The first sheet of flame was noticed to burst forth from…

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Phosphorus and Bush Fires

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 7 April 1906 · page 8

Since phosphorus has been generally used as a rabbit poison, there can be no doubt that bush fires have become more general throughout the…

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Big Blaze in Sydney. Enormous Loss. Sydney

The Cobar Herald · Saturday 7 April 1906 · page 6

A serious fire occurred at 3 o'clock this morning, resulting in enormous losses. The outbreak started in Messrs…

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