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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1913

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Fire in C.e. Grounds

The Wellington Times · Monday 8 December 1913 · page 2

A fire broke out in the grass of the grounds of St. John's Church on Friday morning. Shortly after eight o'clock, several of the "Times"…

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Fire in Lee Street

The Wellington Times · Thursday 11 December 1913 · page 4

On Monday night, shortly before ten o'clock a small fire broke out in a bedroom at the rear of the promises of Mr. George Walker, fruiterer, Lee…

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The Terramungamine Fire

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 16 December 1913 · page 1

An inquiry touching the recent outbreak of fire at Terramungamine was held at the Dubbo Court House on Monday, before Mr. Robertson, P.M…

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Bushfire Brigades. (To the Editor)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 18 December 1913 · page 7

Sir,—When summer comes round one always feels afraid something terrible is about to happed. No doubt it is because of the excessive heat and strong…

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Fire at Peak Hill

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 19 December 1913 · page 6

A fire broke out in the offices of Mr. Greer, a wool and skin buyer, at Peak Hill, on Tuesday morning, in a short time it and other premises…

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A Big Sydney Fire. Exciting Scenes and Narrow Escapes. £100,000 DAMAGES. Sydney

The Cobar Herald · Friday 19 December 1913 · page 5

A large seven story builoing opposite the Central Railway Station, occupied by Williams Bios., motor agency, was tota[?]y demolished by…

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Fire Drill

The Western Herald · Saturday 20 December 1913 · page 3

Factory Proprietor: "Fire drill, if you please, ladies! Division A will endeavor to batter down that locked iron door; Division B will leap from the windows; Division C will remain quietly at the tables until suffocated—all…

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The Terramungamine Fire

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 23 December 1913 · page 6

The inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the recent outbreak of fire at Terramungamine was resumed at the Dubbo Courthouse yesterday…

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