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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1909

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A Summer-hill Fire

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 24 July 1909 · page 5

A fire at Summer-Hill yesterday destroyed three small shops and damaged two others. Mrs Houseman and her two children, who slept in a room above one of she shops, were aroused…

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Destructive Fire. Mclntyre’s Boot-Shop Destroyed Starr & Parkins Store Narrowly Escapes Destruction

The Bligh Watchman and Coonabarabran Gazette · Tuesday 27 July 1909 · page 11

It is a long time since the dread cry , of “Fire” disturbed the midnight slumbers of local residents. Unfortunately, at about 2 o’clock on Sunday morning last,…

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Fire in Talbragar Street

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 31 July 1909 · page 4

On Wednesday afternoon, just before 5.37, the fire bell rang an alarm and the brigade turned out to attend to an outbreak in Mr. T. C. Villers' obemist's shop…

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The Nemesis of Fire

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 31 July 1909 · page 8

THE frauds of Fire Insurance are not deliberately planned, like the frauds of Life Insurance, as Death Gambles. But in many fatal fires there have been strong…

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Fire at a Chemist's Shop

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 31 July 1909 · page 4

LATE on Wednesday afternoon a fire broke out in Turner's Pharmacy, situated in Marcus Clark's buildings, formerly put of Harper's old auction mart. The business was managed…

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A "Dab" at Fires

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 4 August 1909 · page 2

Senior-Constable Meagher, who was so smartly on the scene when the fire occurred in Talbragar-street last Wednesday, seems to have a special qualification for this class…

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Fire in Japan

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 4 August 1909 · page 3

A fire raged throughout Osake, Japan, on Saturday, thousands of the buildings being ruined. The world-famous Buddhist temple was destroyed and many persons perished…

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The Recent Fire

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 7 August 1909 · page 4

MR. C. E. OSLEAR opened on inquiry on Friday concerning the recent fire in Talarngar-street. Mr. W. F. McMonamey appeared to watch the proceedings in the interests of Mr. T. C…

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Convent Destroyed by Fire

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 7 August 1909 · page 4

The convent and contents at [?] was totally destroyed by fire early on Thursday morning. The building was of weatherboard, and was only recently constructed…

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Fire Enquiry. the Talbragar Street Outbreak

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 7 August 1909 · page 4

The enquiry was begun at the Court House on Friday, Mr. Oslear, Coroner, presiding. Sub-Inspector Cameron conducted the evidence, and Mr. MacMansmey appeared…

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Convent Destroyed by Fire. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 7 August 1909 · page 4

The Convent and contents at Burrogorang was totally destroyed by fire early yesterday morning. The building was a weatherboard, and was only recently…

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The Recent Fire. The Inquiry

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 11 August 1909 · page 2

AT the Police Court on Monday, Mr. Oslear, P.M., continued the inquiry concerning the origin of the fire at Mr. Turner's chemist's shop on the 28th inst…

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Fire Inquiry. the Talbragar Street Outbreak. W. F. Turner Committed for Trial

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 11 August 1909 · page 2

The inquiry into the fire which occurred in the chemist's shop in Talbragar-street on the 28th ult. was continued on Monday, Mr. C. E. Oslear, Coroner, presiding…

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Fire at Barcaldine. £14,000 Damages

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 14 August 1909 · page 3

A DISASTROUS fire has occurred at Barosldine, a large area of the business portion of the town being completely devastated. Out of ten hotels fear were burnt to the ground, and twelve…

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Fire at Auckland

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 18 August 1909 · page 3

The Strand Arcade building at Auckland has been totally gutted by fire. The damage is estimated at £100,000. A number of adjoining buildings were also damaged…

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Fire in an Oil Works

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 18 August 1909 · page 3

The overflowing of boiling resin caused au outbreak of fire yesterday afternoon at Morrison and Co's oil works, Botany. The damage is estimated at £1000. The building and contents…

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Disastrous Fire at Auckland. Auckland

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 18 August 1909 · page 2

The Strand Arcada, Auckland, has been destroyed by fire. The Albert Hotel, on one side, was slightly damaged. The boarders had to be hastily removed. The…

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Fire. Copper Mine Foundry Destroyed

The Cobar Herald · Tuesday 24 August 1909 · page 2

The clanging of the bell at the fire station at about 11.15 on Saturday night drew a great many would-be go-to-beders out to see where the…

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Destructive Fire. Brisbane

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 25 August 1909 · page 2

A fire at Maryborough last night resulted in the total destruction of three shops…

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Bush Fire in Queensland

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 11 September 1909 · page 5

A bush fire which started at Mount Sturgeon, Queensland, on Friday last, is still burning. Over 35 miles of Fairlight have been destroyed, and the fire is now travelling towards Charlotte…

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