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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1907

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Correspondence. the Cobar Fire Brigade. (To the Editor Cobar Herald.)

The Cobar Herald · Tuesday 30 July 1907 · page 3

SIR,—In your issue of even date re the Fire Brigade report, you say: "For the last two or three years this body has been struggling under…

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Fire on a Vessel in Harbour

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 31 July 1907 · page 3

A fire occurred aboard the steamer La Ville Do Ciotat this morning. but was extinguished about 4 o'clock. An examination shows that the damage was…

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Big Fire in Sydney. Outbreak in the Heart of the City

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 31 July 1907 · page 2

A DESTRUCTIVE fire broke out in the very heart of the city of Sydney on Saturday. The outbreak occurred in George-street, between King and Market streets. The top…

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The forthcoming State Fire Brigade Demonstration. Meeting to be Held on

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 31 July 1907 · page 2

AT the monthly meeting of the local Fire Brigade on Friday evening last, matters re the forthcoming visit of the various fire brigades of the State in January next were advanced…

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Cobar Fire Brigade. (To the Editor Cobar HERALD)

The Cobar Herald · Friday 2 August 1907 · page 4

SIR,—In the issue of 30th July, a letter on tho above subject appears over the name of C. Watson, late secretary, Cobar Fire Brigade, in which he states…

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Fire Damp Explosion

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 7 August 1907 · page 3

An explosion of fire damp has occurred in a mine in Germany. Eighteen miners were killed, and eleven injured. The State Parliament has been further…

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Destructive Fire at Singleton

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 7 August 1907 · page 3

A building used by Grainger and Falconer for storage purposes at Singleton was burned down last night. The contents, valued at £800, were destroyed…

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The Fire Brigade

The Cobar Herald · Friday 9 August 1907 · page 5

The question of the Cobar District Fire Brigade was before the Cobar Council at Wednesday night's meeting. The Mayor stated that a meeting of the…

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Correspondence. the Fire Brigade. (Tu the Editor.)

The Cobar Herald · Tuesday 13 August 1907 · page 3

Sir,—In reply to Mr. De la Hunty's letter in your issue of August 2nd, re the financial position of the Fire Brigade in 1906, if my memory…

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Great Fire in Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 17 August 1907 · page 5

The Union Oil Engine Company's showrooms and works at Woolloomooloo Bay, were demolished by fire last night. Several loud explosions occurred during the conflagration…

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Big Fire in Sussex-street

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Tuesday 20 August 1907 · page 5

A fire occurred in Sussex st at midnight. The premises of Dudley and Co., C. A. Murray, and Turner and Co, were all destroyed. John Keep…

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Fire in Sussex Street

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 21 August 1907 · page 3

A big fire occurred in Sussex street at midnight. The premises of Dudley and Co., C. A. Murray, and Turner and Co. were totally destroyed, and John Keep and Sons'…

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Scandals Re Adelaide Fire Brigades

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 21 August 1907 · page 3

The Adelaide Fire Brigades Board has made a most sensational report with respect to ex-Supt. Booker. Amongst other things he is alleged to have entered £60 in accounts for…

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The Cobar Fire Brigade. Its Financial Muddle

The Cobar Herald · Friday 23 August 1907 · page 4

At the meeting of the Cobar Council on Wednesday night, the Mayor and Ald. Duffy presented a report on the financial position of the Fire Brigade, which the…

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Bush Fires in Queensland

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 September 1907 · page 3

Bush fires are raging in the South West of Queensland. Great damage has been done round Roma and St. George…

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Fire in Wellington. Bushman's Home Burned Down

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 September 1907 · page 2

Shortly after ten o'clock last night the fire bell rang out, and a big blaze at the same time showed that a fire had occurred in the middle of the town…

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Murwillumbah Destroyed by Fire

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 September 1907 · page 2

The township of Murwillumbah, on the Tweed River, was practically destroyed by fire this morning. Fifty-nine buildings were consumed, including…

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Big Blaze at Murwillumbah. Town Practically Destroyed. Sydney

The Cobar Herald · Tuesday 17 September 1907 · page 2

The township of Murwillumbah was practically destroyed by fire this morning. Fifty-nine buildings were…

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Town Destroyed by Fire. Sydney

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Tuesday 17 September 1907 · page 5

The township of Murwillumbah was practically destroyed by fire this morning. Fifty-nine buildings were consumed including four banks…

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Fire at Bangalow. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 18 September 1907 · page 2

A big fire occurred at Bangalow on the North Coast yesterday morning, eight business premises being destroyed…

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