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Fires & bushfires, 1906

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Fire at Comino's

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 13 November 1906 · page 2

Shortly before 5 o'clock yesterday morning a fire broke out in the back premises of Comino's oyster saloon, Fitzmaurice-street. The outbreak, which…

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Fire in Fitzmaurice-street

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 13 November 1906 · page 2

About quarter to five yesterday morning, whilst Constable Patrick Corbett was on duty in Fitzmaurice-street, he noticed a fire blazing in the back premises…

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Fire

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 14 November 1906 · page 2

The premises of Joseph Wright at Cobar were destroyed by fire on Sunday morning, and the inmates escaped only with the clothes they wore…

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Steamer on Fire

Wagga Wagga Express · Thursday 15 November 1906 · page 2

A small fire was discovered aboard the steamer Riverina at the wharf today. It was speedily extinguished, trifling damage being done…

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Telegrams. SYDNEY, Friday. Bush Fires

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 17 November 1906 · page 2

In the Assembly last night the Premier moved the second reading of a bill to prevent the careless use of fire. It was subjected to much hostile…

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Lake Albert Bush Fire Brigade

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 17 November 1906 · page 2

The new committee of the above brigade held its first tweeting on Wednesday last at the Lake Albert Public Hall, when the following were…

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District News. Lake Albert Fire Brigade

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 17 November 1906 · page 6

A meeting of the committee of the Lake Albert Bush Fire Brigade was held on Wednesday night, when the following were present:—Mr. A…

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The Fire Brigade Demonstration

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Thursday 22 November 1906 · page 2

The arrangements for the annual Fire Brigade Demonstration—to be held in Wagga on January 28 and 29—are proceeding apace. The…

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Bush Fires

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 23 November 1906 · page 2

Tremendous bush fires are raging in the Booligal district, threatening great destruction of property…

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Fire Carts

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 23 November 1906 · page 3

Australia is at the present in the enjoyment of one of the most bountiful seasons in the history of the country, which, following upon…

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Bush Fires' and Phosphorous

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 24 November 1906 · page 2

The Lockhart storekeepers have unanimously agreed that [?]no phosphorous tablets are to be sold in the district between November 19 and March…

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Fire Carts

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 24 November 1906 · page 3

Australia is at the present in the enjoyment of one of the most bountiful seasons in the history of the country, which, following upon…

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Fire Brigades' Demonstration

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 24 November 1906 · page 2

In connection with the Fire Brigades, Demonstration in Wagga, in January, an endeavor has been made to secure free railway passes for all brigade members…

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Fire in the City

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 24 November 1906 · page 2

A fire occurred early this morning in a store in Barker's-lane, City, in which Mr. Bland Holt had his theatrical scenery stored. It was a good deal…

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Country Mansion Fire. Gen. Buller As Fireman

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 24 November 1906 · page 4

Newton House, near Exeter, one of the most interesting old family mansions in Devonshire, was practically destroyed by fire on September 11b…

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Fire at Annandale

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 27 November 1906 · page 2

A fire at Annandale to-day damaged five houses…

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Bush Fire

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 28 November 1906 · page 2

The first bush fire of the season occurred on Mr. John Quinlan's, said to have been caused by a camp fire; and the police, we understand, are…

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Bush Fire

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 28 November 1906 · page 2

A disastrous bush fire is raging in the far west, and has burnt out several stations, and swept two hundred miles from the Darling towards Cobar. No…

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News by Wire. Sydney, Tuesday. Great Bush Fires

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Wednesday 28 November 1906 · page 3

Disastrous bush fires are raging in the Far West. Several stations have been burnt out. The fires swept 200 miles of the Darling country towards…

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Bush Fires

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Friday 30 November 1906 · page 2

The bush fires in the western districts are assuming alarming dimensions. Many settlers will be brought to a state of ruin or starvation…

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