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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1916

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Fire at Zaccour's. Inquiry Resumed

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 7 March 1916 · page 4

Yesterday the inquiry into the case of the outbreak of fire at Zaccour's a drapery store in Talbragar-street, Dubbo, on the morning of Monday,…

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Trooper Saves Transport. Steers Vessel Under Fire

The Wellington Times · Thursday 9 March 1916 · page 6

One of the best stories of individual prowess, in the present war is that of it private soldier who had never been on a ship before, but steered a…

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Fire at Zaccour's Open Verdict

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 10 March 1916 · page 2

The colonial inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the fire at Zaccour's drapery store on the morning of February 21 was concluded on…

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The Zaccour Fire. Adjouened Inquiry. the Verdict

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 10 March 1916 · page 3

The following evidence was taken in this inquiry after we went to press or Tuesday:—Edward Jenkins, butcher, said be was…

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The War Fighting Around Verdun. Terrific German Attacks. French Repulse Germans Intense Artillery Fire. London, Thursday night

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 10 March 1916 · page 4

The Germans westward of the Mouse repeatedly attempted at night to repair the previous day's failure. Two attempted attacks at Bethincourt were…

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German Attacks Repulsed. Avoiding a Flank Fire. Enver Pasha Dead. the Huns Smashed. London, March 9

The Western Herald · Saturday 11 March 1916 · page 5

A Paris communique says the enemy multiplied his infantry attacks between Bethacourt and the Meuse, but all were repulsed except at…

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The Fire Station Site

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 14 March 1916 · page 2

The corner block of the Sp[?]ts Ground opposite the District School has been claimed by both the Fire Brigades Board as the site for the fire station,…

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Fire at Railway

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 24 March 1916 · page 1

Shortly after 8 o'clock last evening a fire broke out in the loco shed at the railway station. Thee blaze was first noticed by Fireman Clark, who,…

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Fire at the Railway

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 24 March 1916 · page 4

About 8 o'clock last evening the local Fire Brigade received a call The bell was rung, and soon the hose and reel was on its way to the scene…

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A Serious Fire

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 31 March 1916 · page 4

The residence of John Me[?]ugh, of Maryvale, was destroyed by fire on Sunday night. A shed containing 300 bags of seed wheat 13 tons of hay,…

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GEURIE. Destroyed by Fire

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 31 March 1916 · page 5

On Sunday night last a shed at Mr. John McHugh 's, of Comobella, was destroyed by fire, together with 100 bags of seed wheat, 13 tons of chaff,…

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Bagdad Preparing for Siege. Townsend's Message. Money Contraband. Greece's Breach. Fire Bombs. London, April 14

The Western Herald · Saturday 15 April 1916 · page 5

A Zurich message declares that the Mahommedan civilians have been ordered by the Turkish war authorities to leave Bagdad…

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A Fire

The Wellington Times · Monday 17 April 1916 · page 2

A fire occurred last night at the Bachelors' Home in Thornton, street, but fortunately it was discovered before any serious damage was done. Mr…

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A Fire Alarm

The Wellington Times · Monday 1 May 1916 · page 2

The ringing of the firebell on Friday afternoon caused a large amount of, excitement in the town, and motors bicycles, and other vehicles rushed along…

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Big Fire at Katoomba

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 12 May 1916 · page 4

The biggest fire in the history of Katoomba occurred early yesterday morning, when a block of business buildings opposite the railway gates…

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Zeppelins Scared. Big Fire at Altona. 63 Hun Planes Destroyed Short of Food. "As You Were." London, May 11

The Western Herald · Saturday 13 May 1916 · page 4

A large number of Zeppelins were seen flying in all directions over the North Sea. Masses of wreckage are visible…

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Our Fire Brigade

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 16 May 1916 · page 3

What O!--our fire brigade! Like knights of old, our men are bold, and like knights of old their crests are gold. Or is it brass! Anyhow, the man…

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Germany Backs Down. Munitions for Libau Great Fires. London, May 13

The Western Herald · Wednesday 17 May 1916 · page 3

The German Imperial Chancellor has admitted the German Government strongly wished to inform America to mind her own business, but…

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Dubbo Fire Brigade

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 30 May 1916 · page 1

Mr. Graham, of the N.S.W. Fire Brigades Board, will make his half-yearly inspection of the Dubbo brigade tonight. Needless to say, our men will…

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Dubbo Fire Brigade

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 2 June 1916 · page 2

Mr. Graham, of the N.S.E. Fire Brigade Board, on Tuesday evening conducted the half-yearly inspection of the Dubbo Fire Brigade. The men…

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