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Fires & bushfires, 1901

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Bush Fires

The Junee Democrat · Tuesday 22 January 1901 · page 2
Also in Wagga Wagga Advertiser

THE fire which has been burning on Cantankerously for nearly a week is reported. is have burned 17,000 acres of grass. Great trouble was experienced in…

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Bush Fire Near Corowa

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 22 January 1901 · page 2

Crowa was on Friday envsloped in smoke from a bush fire which broke out on New Cores, the property of Mr. F. Dunn, on Thursday morning (says the "S.M…

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Burnt Out Settlers

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 22 January 1901 · page 2

A deputation waited upon the Chief Secretary on Friday afternoon and asked that relief be given to those settlers in the south and western districts who have suffered…

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A Big Bush Fire. 4000 Acres Destroyed

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 22 January 1901 · page 2

A bush fire which had serious consequence broke out about 9 o'clock on Sunday morning close to Oura Hose, the residence of Mrs. W. MoEntyre, Gundagai Road. Fan…

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Wagga Fire Brigade

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 22 January 1901 · page 2

The usual monthly meeting of the above brigade took place at the fire station on Thursday evening last. Present: Captan Strusz, 1st Lieut, Spies,…

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The Sandy Cheek Fire

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 22 January 1901 · page 2

The grass Ore which started on Bandy Creek on Thursday was fortunately gut under late ia the evening. The fire spread a distance of seven miles by four miles wide, the…

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Fire In Marquis Street

The Junee Democrat · Tuesday 22 January 1901 · page 2

ON Monday afternoon the firebricks gave warning that the services of the brigade were needed and with all possible speed the captain Mr. J. Humphry. 1st Lieut,…

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Bush Fires

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 24 January 1901 · page 2

Bush fires still continue to rage round Wagga, Dense volumes of smoke could be decerned yesterday morning in the direction of Gregadon). On making inquiries last…

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Extensive Fire at Grafton

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 24 January 1901 · page 4

A DISASTROUS fire broke out in Moorehead and Co.'s extensive shop in Grafton early on Monday morning, resulting in the total destruction of Moorchead's premises. Miss…

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1 a Bis Bush Fire

The Junee Democrat · Friday 25 January 1901 · page 2

a - | r At about 10.30 a.m. on Wednesday,! ?smoke from a fire was seen ascending] lover tbe bill at, the east of tbe town,'; land from appc-aranc-s it looked as ifi…

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The Late Fire. Coroner's Inquest

The Junee Democrat · Friday 25 January 1901 · page 2

On Wednesday afternoon the district co[?]oner, Mr. Affix. Scobie, held an inquiry into the cause of the fire at Mr. Henry Hargreaye's cottage in…

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Bush Fires at Coolamon

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 26 January 1901 · page 6

On Monday a destructive fire broke out quite close to the town in the Government tank paddock, Coolamon, and in a very brief time there was a…

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An Alarm of Fire

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 26 January 1901 · page 2

Shortly after 10 o'clock on Thursday evening volumes of smoke and the reflection of a big blaze was seen arising from the rear of the Bank of Australasia. Not long…

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A Big Bush Fire

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 29 January 1901 · page 3

At about 10.30 a.m on Wednesday smoke from a fire was seen ascending over the hill at the east of Junee, and from appearances it looked as if it was at the cemetery…

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Public Opinion. the Wantabadgery Bush Fire. to the Editor

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 29 January 1901 · page 2

SIR,—My affection has been drawn to an account of the fire here, which appeared in your paper, and which I believe was worded so as to appear that my…

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Grass Fire Extinguisher

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 29 January 1901 · page 4

THE intention of Mr. J. H. Fowler, of Bringages Station, Murrumbidgee River, is described as follows:—"A 100-gallon iron tank is mounted…

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Big Fire

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 30 January 1901 · page 2

It is reported that the wholesale business quarter of Montreal has been burned. The damage is estimated at a million pounds…

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Cablegrams. a Great Fire. London

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 30 January 1901 · page 2

The business quarters of Montreal have been destroyed by fire. The damage is estimated at £1,000,000 sterling…

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Payment at Bush Fires. (To the Editor of the Wagga "Express.")

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 31 January 1901 · page 2

Sir—I should be glad if you would publish in connection with bush fires that contrary to some reports which have been circulated while I am very grateful for the willing…

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