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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1910

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Despair of 400 Girls. Great Fire the Cause

The Cobar Herald · Friday 8 April 1910 · page 2

Several hundreds of families In North Essex have, says the "Daily Mail," been plunged into despair through the fire which on December 9 destroyed Messrs…

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Fire at Bathur[?]t. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 9 April 1910 · page 4

A fire occurred at Bathurst early this morning by which a weather-board cottage at the south end of the town, occupied by Mr. Harry Rae, a railway…

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Despair of 400 Girls. Great Fire the Cause

The Western Herald · Saturday 9 April 1910 · page 2

Several hundreds of families In North Essex have, says the "Daily Mail," been plunged into despair through the fire which on December 9 destroyed Messrs…

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The New Fire Brigade

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 13 April 1910 · page 2

THE first meeting of the fire brigade under the new Act was held on Fridayu night last, at the fire station, Captain Ritter presiding. The brigade is now a partially- paid force, receiving…

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Fire in Timber Yards

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 13 April 1910 · page 3

A destructive fire which occurred early yesterday morning at Edwards' timber yards, Camperdown, resulted in the premises, stock, and machinery, to the value of [?]1000, being…

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The Fire Fiend. (To the Editor.)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 April 1910 · page 3

Sir,—I am much surprised at the steps the Shire Council has taken in this mutter, for in my opinion it is both unreasonable cand unnecessary,…

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Fire at Canbelego. R. P. Richard's Residence. Gutted

The Cobar Herald · Friday 15 April 1910 · page 5

On Tuesday evening about 5 55, residents of the town were aroused by the [?] of the school bell, and the alarm of fire, followed by the usual rush…

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Cablegrams. Fire at Mandalay. London

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 16 April 1910 · page 5

A great [?] has occurred at Mandalay (Burma) and a long [?] of business houses and dwelling were destroyed. The damage is estimated at [?]175,000…

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Fire in a Burmese City. London, Thursday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 16 April 1910 · page 4

A great fire has occurred at Mandalay, Burmah. A long stretch of business places and dwelling houses was destroyed. The damage is estimated…

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Cry of Anguish. Fire Scenes at Croydon

The Western Herald · Saturday 23 April 1910 · page 7

Giving evidence on Monday, January 24, at the inquest at Croydon (Eng.) on the bodies of Mr and Mrs Barnshaw, who lost their lives in a fire at…

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Destructive Fire in America

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 27 April 1910 · page 3

A destructive fire has occurred at Lake Chard. Louisian, U.S.A. Two thousand people are homeless. The damages is estimated at two million dollars…

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Fire at Mr. H. M. Lowe's. Wilfully and Maliciously Caused

The Wellington Times · Monday 2 May 1910 · page 3

The Coroner (Mr. R. Read) held an inquiry at Mitchell's Creek on Thursday into a fire which recently occurred on Rangoon farm, leased by Mr. H…

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Fire at Portland. Pass Bros.' General Store Demolished

The Cobar Herald · Tuesday 3 May 1910 · page 2

A fire at Portland yesterday completely demolished Pass Bros.' general store. The damage is estimated at £4,000…

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Fires Through Lightning

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 7 May 1910 · page 4

Lightning last night caused three fires in suburbs, but those were extinguished before any considerable damage was done…

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A Japanese Fire

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 11 May 1910 · page 3

A great fire broke out in Wajima, Note, (Japan), and was responsible for the complete destruction of 183 buildings, which included fact [?], temples, post office, and a number of…

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Big Fire at Culley's Stables. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Wednesday 11 May 1910 · page 3

Culley's stables, a large establishment at Darlington, were gutted by fire this morning. The damage is considerable…

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American Forest Fires

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Saturday 14 May 1910 · page 5

Forest fires have raged for several days in the northern parts of Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan…

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Fire Heroine Rewarded

The Western Herald · Saturday 14 May 1910 · page 3

In recognition of the prompt and efficient aid rendered by her at a fire in South Lambeth last year, when a child was burnt to death, Miss Beatrice Daisy…

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The English Colliery Explosion. Mine on Fire. 131 Miners Still Imprisoned. Little Hope of Escape. Sympathy of the King

The Cobar Herald · Tuesday 17 May 1910 · page 3

London, Thursday afternoon. Particulars of a terrible explosion at the Wellington Pit, Cumberland, state that the report of the…

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Fire Brigades Conference

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 18 May 1910 · page 2

THE delegates to the inter-State fire brigades board's conference, which opened at Melbourne on Monday, were officially welcomed by the president of the Metropolitan Fire Brigades…

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