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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1922

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Mysterious Fires

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 14 April 1922 · page 7

After two long and weary searches, each occupying a number of days, the Coroner has failed to find the mysterious and elusive Flaming, Ghost. The…

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Public Opinion. Trangie Fires. (To the Editor)

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 14 April 1922 · page 6

Sir.--Will you please, be kind enough to publish a few facts in reply to your correspondent's report of the fire on my property on April 1…

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Fire at Merton

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 21 April 1922 · page 5

On Sunday a bush fire broke out [?] Morton, the properly of Mr. S. J. Tink, near Benelong. The flames were fanned by n fairly strong wind, and…

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A Disastrous Fire Well-known Business Firm Burnt Out

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 April 1922 · page 2

The usual calm of Friday morning was broken at about 5.30, when the fire bell gave forth its alarm. The outbreak was located in the business…

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Some Late Fires

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 April 1922 · page 2

There have been several fires in Wellington and district of late, Mr. C. F. Morley, Geurie, had a house and furniture totally destroyed by fire. Mr…

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Fire at Geurie

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 25 April 1922 · page 2

A large building on the farm of Mr. C. F. Morley at Geurle, was destroyed by fire On Monday morning of last week. The building had formerly been…

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Fire at Geurie

Western Age · Friday 28 April 1922 · page 3

A large building on the farm of Mr. C. F. Morley at Geurie, was destroyed by fire on Monday morning of last week. The building had formerly been…

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Another Nevertire Fire

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 28 April 1922 · page 2

Nevertire district has had an epidemic of fires of late, and it is generally admitted that the mice pest has been responsible for most of the…

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A Fire at Wellington

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 28 April 1922 · page 6
Also in Western Age

A fire broke out in Popper and Thomas's general store, Percy-street, Wellington, which was soon a mass of flumes. The buildings were completely…

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"Sure Fire."

The Wellington Times · Monday 1 May 1922 · page 2

The night was black Even the stars forgot to shine Nothing broke through the dark, heavy pall except the flickering light from the window of a little…

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Ol[?]astrous Fire at Narromine. Early Morning Blaze. (From our own Correspondent)

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 2 May 1922 · page 2

Early on Sunday morning the residents were awakened by the incessant ringing of the Church of England bell and it was found that a fire was raging…

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Disastrous Fire at Narromine. Five Shops Demolished. Mice Blamed

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 2 May 1922 · page 2

One of the most disastrous fires ever experienced at Narromine broke out in Lenchan's bakery in the main street, about 4 o'clock on Sunday…

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From Various Sources. Mysterious Fires

The Wellington Times · Thursday 4 May 1922 · page 3

Within the past week a series of fires occured in the Gilgandra and Gulargambone districts. On Saturday evening last the homestead of Mr. A…

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Fire at Narromine

Gilgandra Weekly · Friday 5 May 1922 · page 6

One of the most disastrous fires ever experienced at Narromine broke oat in Lenehan's bakery in the main street, about 4 o'clock on Sunday…

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Fire Sale

The Wellington Times · Monday 15 May 1922 · page 2

A. E. Rotton advertises to-day the sale of the salvage from the recent fire at Messrs Pepper and Thomas and Mrs Lahy's. The goods are for absolute sale…

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Extra[?] claims the Recent Bush Fires. Municipality Asks for Costs

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 19 May 1922 · page 5

At the meeting of the Talbragar Shire Council on Friday night, a some-what peculiar question occupied the attention of councillors, bearing on an…

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Fire at Stuart Town

The Wellington Times · Monday 22 May 1922 · page 2

A are occurred at Stuart Town on Wednesday morning, when Mrs. Warne, senr., well-up in her 70's, had her dwelling and contents completely…

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Fire at Geurie

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 26 May 1922 · page 6

An outbreak of fire occurred in one of the rooms of the Royal Hotel, Geurie, on Tuesday night, but, fortunately, it was discovered in time. The members…

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The Fire Station

The Wellington Times · Monday 29 May 1922 · page 2

Mr. Dunn, M.L.A. has received the following letter from the Chief Secretary's office:—"In reply to your representations of the 11th May urging…

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