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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1914

158 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 7 of 8

Fire Alarm

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 30 October 1914 · page 1

At about 2,30 this morning Mr. F. Coffee, baker, of Macquarie-steet, who was sleeping on the balcony, was awakened by the cracking and smell of…

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Fast and Furious Fighting on the Yser. a Brigade Wiped Out by Splendid Fire From Brit. Ish Monitors. Antwerp Shops Re-open. Berlin a City of Crippled. London, Oct. 28

The Western Herald · Saturday 31 October 1914 · page 4

The fighting on the Belgian Coast is still fast and furious. The Belgians, strengthened by British and French troops are again in contact with the…

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Fire at "Kulkine."

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 3 November 1914 · page 2

A bush fire, which broke out on "Kulkine." Mr. E. D. Kater's holding, near Warren, did a lot of damage before the flames were extinguished…

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Negro Kills Four. Fires Cottage and Runs Amok. "Love Retreat" Invaded

The Western Herald · Saturday 7 November 1914 · page 6
Also in Western Age

In the isolated "Love Retreat" of Fra[?] Lloyd Wright, a famous architect, of Spr[?] Green, Wisconsin, a negro servant believed[?] have become suddenly demented, killed[?]…

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Delusion of Militarism. Nemesis of Armaments. Kerosene As a Protection Against Fire!

Western Age · Saturday 7 November 1914 · page 3
Also in The Western Herald

Dr. C. E. Jefferson, the writer of a very powerful article in the Atlantic Monthly, on the delusion of militarism, argues that the present war is the direct and deserved…

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Fire at Jawbone

The Wellington Times · Monday 9 November 1914 · page 2

On Saturday night the residence of Mr. Charles Hoy, of Jawbone, caught on fire and was totally destroyed. Mr. Hoy, his wife and five children were…

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A [?] Fire

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 10 November 1914 · page 2

The Railway Stores at [?] were [?] by [?] on Thursday night. The stock the property of Mr. N. [?], was [?] for £300. The…

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Another Blaze

Western Age · Wednesday 11 November 1914 · page 2

On Sunday evening, about halfpast 8 o'clock, a cottage situated in the Railway Parade, Cobar, was destroyed by fire. The cottage was…

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Fire at Illewong. Hotel Burnt Down

Western Age · Wednesday 11 November 1914 · page 2

A disastrous fire, by which the Bee Mountain Hotel, Illewong, was totally destroyed, occurred about 12.30 on Friday morning, 6th instant. The…

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Fire at Jawbone

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 13 November 1914 · page 6

On Saturday night the residence of Mr. Charles Hoy, of Jawbone, caught on fire and was totally destroyed. Mr. Hoy, his wife, and five children, were…

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Disastrous Fire at Mungindi. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 13 November 1914 · page 4

A destructive are occurred at Mungindi this morning. A row of six buildings owned by Sylvester Butler, and occupied by Messrs. Crane and Co…

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Big Fire at Gilgandra Principal Hotel Gutted

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 13 November 1914 · page 1

A disastrous outbreak of fire occurs red at Gilgandra early yesterday morning, resulting in the demolition of the hotel premises occupied by Mr. Lance,…

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Destructive Fire at Mungundi. Six Buildings Destroyed. Sydney

Western Age · Saturday 14 November 1914 · page 2

A destructive fire at Mungindi this morning destroyed a row of six buildings owned by sylvester Butler, and occupied by Crane and Co., stock…

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A Fire

The Wellington Times · Monday 16 November 1914 · page 2

On Wednesday last some fishermen or other persons made a fire at the foot of a dead gum tree near Nanima Falls, and the result was the fire run up the…

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A Grass Fire

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 17 November 1914 · page 1

A fire broke out in a grass paddock, the property of Mr. James Sam[?]els, North Dubbo, on Monday afternoon. Considerable damage was done to the…

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Big Fire in Sydney. Warehouses Destroyed. Sydney

Western Age · Wednesday 18 November 1914 · page 2

The boot warehouse of Messrs George Cull and Sons, in Pitt-street, was completely destroyed by fire early this morning. Messrs John Danks…

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No Fire Arms. (By Telegraph.) Sydney, Nov. 20

The Western Herald · Saturday 21 November 1914 · page 4

The enemy's subjects in Australia, whether naturalised or not, are prohibited from carrying firearms and ammunition during the continuance…

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A Great Fire. (By Telegraph) Sydney, Nov. 18

The Western Herald · Saturday 21 November 1914 · page 4

Warehouses, occupied by Cull and Co., and D[?]nks and Co., Pitt Street, have been destroyed by fire. The damage amounts to one hundred…

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