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Fires & bushfires, 1906

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Another Bush Fire

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Friday 2 February 1906 · page 2

ON Monday last, about noon, another outbreak of fire occurred about four miles south-easterly from town. A large number of men at…

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The Bush Fires

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1906 · page 2

Tho Premier states, in connection with the recent bush fires, that it has been ascertained that in many cases the crops destroyed by fire were…

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The Late Bush Fires in Jugiong District

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 3 February 1906 · page 2

A fire broke out on Wadgegalong estate, near the boundary of Bundarbo (Messrs Lloyd's property) on Monday. Mr Syl. Crowe was one…

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Police Court. THURSDAY. (Before the P.m.) Bush Fires

The Cootamundra Liberal · Saturday 3 February 1906 · page 2

Edward Tickner was charged with leaving a fire, which he had used in the open air, before the same was thoroughly extinguished…

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THURSDAY. Before Mr. J. H. Nisbett, P.M. Careless Use of Fire

Cootamundra Herald · Saturday 3 February 1906 · page 2

Edward Tickner was charged with this offence on 27th instant, and he pleaded not guilty, and he was defended by Mr. Morgan…

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Bush Fires in Victoria

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 6 February 1906 · page 2

The damage by bush fires at Elmhurst (Victoria) is estimated at £15,000…

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Bush Fires—the Use of Phosphorus

The Gundagai Times and Tumut, Adelong and Murrumbidgee District Advertiser · Tuesday 6 February 1906 · page 4

MR. GUNN said at the last meeting of the Wagga Pastures Protection Board, he desired to submit a resolution regarding the bush fires which had been…

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Wagga Fire Brigade

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 10 February 1906 · page 2
Also in Wagga Wagga Advertiser

The usual monthly meeting of the Wagga Fire Brigade was held at the Fire Station on Tuesday last, there being present,: Capt. Spies (chairman),…

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Bush Fires

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 13 February 1906 · page 2

Bnsh fires are stall raging around Bairnsdale. The town is enveloped in smoke…

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Grass Fire at Oura

Wagga Wagga Express · Tuesday 13 February 1906 · page 2

A bush lire broke out on the Eringoarra side of Oma Station on Saturday forenoon, and fanned by a strong breeze from the cast travelled at a…

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Grass Fire at Oura. 2080 Acres Burnt

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Tuesday 13 February 1906 · page 2

A rather extensive grass fire occurred on Saturday last at Oura, with the result that about 2000 acres of grass were destroyed. The fire broke out…

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Telegrams. Fresh Bush Fires. SYDNEY

The Temora Star · Wednesday 14 February 1906 · page 2

Fresh bush fires have broken out in the Condobolin district…

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Around the Camp Fire. "Awake! Arise!"

The Worker · Thursday 15 February 1906 · page 3

Poems of the "Arise" order must possess exceptional merit to justify publication.—"To Correspondents," WORKER, 30/ll/'05. I often hear the call, "To Arms"…

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After the Fire

The Tumut and Adelong Times · Friday 16 February 1906 · page 4

After a big fire in London some interesting notes were, made on the safes which were excavated from the runs. One safe had the brass handles and littings…

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Bush Fires

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 17 February 1906 · page 2

A bush fire broke out on the Fairfield portion of the late Robert Dann's estate at Oura, on Wednesday afternoon. but was got understood when [?]…

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Bush Fires. SYDNEY

The Temora Star · Saturday 17 February 1906 · page 2

Further extensive bush fires are reported from the "Condobolin district…

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Lake Albert Bush Fire Brigade

Wagga Wagga Advertiser · Saturday 17 February 1906 · page 3
Also in Wagga Wagga Express

A meeting of the committee was hold at Lake Albert on Thursday last. Present—Messrs. A. Graham (in the chair), A. L. Croft, F. Morton, C. Annison,…

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Bush Fire on the Permanent Common

The Gundagai Independent and Pastoral, Agricultural and Mining Advocate · Saturday 17 February 1906 · page 2

About 1 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon a fire broke out on the permanent common, North Gundagai. Mr D. Lynch, herdsman, was the…

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