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Fires & bushfires, 1902

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Fire in a Stable

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 13 December 1902 · page 2

A fire broke out in the stables at the rear of the Prince of Wales Hotel, in Kincaid. street, at about 8 o'clock on Thursday evening. It was endeavored to subdue the…

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Wagga Fire Brigade

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 16 December 1902 · page 2

A special meeting of members of the Wagga Fire Brigade was held at the Town Hall last night. Captain Strusz presided, and there were also present:—1st Lieut…

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Junee Volunteer Fire Brigade

The Junee Democrat · Tuesday 16 December 1902 · page 2

THE annual general meeting of the Junee Volunteer Fire Brigade took place in the Reel House last night, about a dozen members being present…

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Fire at Adelong Crossing. a House Destroyed. Narrowed Escapes From Burning

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 16 December 1902 · page 2

Very early on Sunday morning, about 12.30 a.m., a serious fire, attended by miraculous escapes from death by burning occurred at Adelong Crossing…

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London Hell Fire’ Clubs

Coolamon Echo · Friday 19 December 1902 · page 3

On April 28, 1721, an order in council appeared denouncing certain scandalous societies which were believed to hold meetings for the purpose of ridiculing…

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Opening the Fire Station

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 19 December 1902 · page 2

When the shower had cleared away the procession re-formed and marched to the new Fire Station. There the crows was addressed by the Mayor and Mr. J. F…

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From South Africa. British Soldiers Under Fire

The Junee Democrat · Friday 19 December 1902 · page 2

Already the Pom-pom is trotting out of t he farmhouse enclosure and the squadron of Dragoons extending . on the plain beyond. The face of…

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Fire at Waverley

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 23 December 1902 · page 2

During a fire at Waverley yesterday several buildings with their contents were burnt. The families are homeless…

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The Fire Brigade

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 23 December 1902 · page 2

Recently the members of the local Fire Brigade, with others throughout the State, in consequent of the general refusal of the Municipal Council to…

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Fire Brigade Competition

The Junee Democrat · Tuesday 23 December 1902 · page 2

A TEAM of eight members of the Junee Volunteer Fire Brigade will journey to Albury on Christmas Day by a firemen's special train, which…

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New South Wales. (By Telegraph.) Sydney, Monday. Fire in Market Street

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 23 December 1902 · page 2

A fire broke out at Jago's tobacconist shop in Market-street, this morning. The contents were destroyed, but the promptitude of the brigades saved the adjoining…

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Wagga Fire Brigade

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 25 December 1902 · page 2

The following teams, representing the Wagga Fire Brigade, have been selected to take part in the Fire Brigade Demonstration to be held at Albury to-morrow (Boxing…

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Albury Fire Brigades' Demonstration. Wagga Brigade Entries

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 25 December 1902 · page 2

The Fire Brigades' Demonstration organised by the Albury Fire Brigade takes place at Albury on Boxing Day (to-morrow), and the Wagga Brigade will be…

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A Canine Hero. Rescues a Child From Fire

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 25 December 1902 · page 4

The hero of the fire that raged along the border line between tuba and Butta counties, Maryvale (U.S.A.), early in October, is a great Dane dog that fought…

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London 'Hell-fire' Clubs

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Wednesday 31 December 1902 · page 6

On April 28, 1721, an order in council appeared denouncing certain scandalous societies' which were believed to hold meetings for the purpose of ridiculing…

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