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Fires & bushfires, 1901

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Telegraphic News. General Cables. London, May. Great Fire in America

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 7 May 1901 · page 2

A tremendous fire has occurred at Jicksonville, the most populous city in Florida (population in 1800, 17,201). A strong [?]ale was blowing at the time and the flames…

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Cable News. General Cables. Great Fire in America. 20 Acres of Buildings Destroyed. London

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 7 May 1901 · page 2

A tremendous fire has occurred at Jacksonville, the most populars city in Florida. (Population in 1890, 17201). A strong gale was blowing at the time, and the flame…

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Fighting Bush Fires

The Temora Star · Wednesday 8 May 1901 · page 2

THE residents of Berrigan and district last summer set an example to other towns which might well be followed-- that is in connection with the…

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Fire Brigades' Demonstration

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 9 May 1901 · page 2

There was plenty of light in Melbourne on Tuesday night. The illuminations set the slay ablaze, and the Fire Brigades' torchlight procession and…

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The War in South Africa. Enemp's Fastnesses Invaded. Boers Between Two Fires. Astounded and Disheartened. Many Surrenders London, May 9

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 11 May 1901 · page 2

The "Times" reports that Brigadier. General Plumer marched from Pretoria north-castwards and held the drifts of Olifants River for 10 days, imprisoning…

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Alarm of Fire

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 14 May 1901 · page 2

At about half past 11 o'clock on Saturday [?]ght the bells rang out an alarm of fire. It was speedily ascertained that the outbreak wan in the vicinity of the Wesleyan…

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A Big Fire

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 14 May 1901 · page 2

There was a disastrous fire at Messrs. Tillock and Company's warehouse, Liverpool and Kent streets, yesterday morning. The damage is…

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An Extensive Fire. Sydney

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 14 May 1901 · page 2

A fire was discovered about 5 o'clock this morning in the extensive premises of Messrs. Tillock Co., wholesale grocers, in [?]. The building is a five storied one,…

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Fire on a Transport

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 15 May 1901 · page 2

During the voyage of the transport Mapoura to South Africa, a fire occurred on board, but was got under control after many hours hard work…

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Aboard the Maplemore. the Ship on Fire. Local Lads Get Exciting Experience

The Cootamundra Liberal · Wednesday 15 May 1901 · page 3

ONE of the finest young Australians (the first man to enter Pretoria) and now returning to the seat of war, sends [?]s the following:--…

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Heaping Coals of Fire

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 17 May 1901 · page 6
Also in The Junee Democrat

It is reflated of President M'Kinley that during one of his political campaigns he was followed about from place to place by a reporter for a paper of opposition politics—…

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Local and General News Fire Brigade Bait

The Junee Democrat · Friday 17 May 1901 · page 2

THE grand annual ball under the auspices of the Junes Volunteer Fire Brigade will be held in Davis' Bull on the night of May 22rd Sit down supper…

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The Fire Brigade

The Temora Star · Saturday 18 May 1901 · page 2

SOON after the fire at Press Hotel, on the 29th of March last, a special meeting of the committee and members of the Fire Brigade was held for the…

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Heaping Coals of Fire

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 18 May 1901 · page 5

It is re[?] of President of Kin[?] th[?] during one of his political [?] be was a followed about from [?] to place by a reporter for a paper of opposition…

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Our Telegrams. Sydney, Tuesday. Sectarian Fire

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 22 May 1901 · page 2

The Town Hall was packed last night at the Protestant demonstration, and great enthusiasm was shown. Dr. Dill-Macky received a tremendous ovation…

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Wagga Fire Brigade

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 23 May 1901 · page 2

Mr. Gormly, M.L.A., has forwarded for publication the following letter:—"Chief Secretary's Office, Sydney, May 17th, 1901. Sir,—I am directed by the Chief Secretary…

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Grant to Wagga Fire Brigade

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 23 May 1901 · page 2

When some time ago the Government made a grant of £169 to the Wagga Fire Brigade from the last estimates, it was pointed out that another equal amount…

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Fire Brigade Ball

The Junee Democrat · Friday 24 May 1901 · page 3

THE ball, the second of the season, under the auspices of the Junee Volunteer Fire Brigade took place in Davis's Hall last night; and was, in…

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The Boxers Between Two Fires

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 25 May 1901 · page 2

The Boxers, who have been very active of late in the district south of Paoting-fu, are being merely harassed by General Lin, who was assigned by the Empress the duty of…

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