Serious Bush Fires
We very much regret to have to report that serious fires have raged in the bush to the south of Cootamundra; and we fear that serious loss may have been caused by them…
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Mor[?] Fires. Severe Losses Around Muttama
THE most unpleasant weather conditions have prevailed here for the post two days, the very severe heat being engendered by heavy and disastrous…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tumut Fire Brigade
At the last meeting of members of above brigade Messrs. F. Cripps, G. Gordon and W. Howitt attended for the purpose of banding over the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Devastation at Messina. Fresh Outbreak of Fires
A renewed outbreak of hres has increased the devastation at Messina. There is great scarcity of water, owing to the earthquake, and little can…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Big Blaze at Blayney Six Shops Destroyed. Damage Several Thousands Blaynet
A destructive fire broke out early this morning in Shutes' saddlers' shop, Adelaide street, Blayney. The flames spread rapidly owing to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at Blayney. Six Business Premises Burnt. Narrow Escape of a Family. Sydney
Six business premises at Blayney were destroyed by fire this morning. Practically nothing was saved. A barber named Spifkins and his…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Heat and Bush Fires
Large bush fifes are raging in the ranges about Hawkesbury. Terrific heat was also experienced in the country, Bourke recording…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bush Fire Brigades
Several instances of late have been recorded showing the usefulness of bush fire brigades and water carts in the district. The Lake Albert Brigade…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bush Fires. Devastation Near Yass. Yass
The most destructive bush fire ever experienced in this district swept from Cooradimbee to Murrumbidgee to-day. The fire started of Barber Bros.'…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Disastrous Bush Fires Over Two Thousand Acres Destroyed
With the thermometer standing at 108 degrees in the shade and a strong westerly wind blowing on Sunday last, the heat was intensified and considerable damage…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Inquiry. Bush Fires Inquiry. Saturday. Before Mr. W. W. Lockwood, Coroner
Constable McEachern deposed: On the 31st December, in company with Constable Cleeve, I proceeded to Mountain Station, where a bush fire was burning, to make…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fires Near the City. Orchards Devastated
Bush fires were raging near the city this afternoon. In the Ryde district the damage to the fruit crops is enormous, and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Day of Fires. Five Separate Outbreaks. Some Narrow Escapes
No less than four grass fires broke out in the district on Sunday, and considering the high temperature and the fierce hot wind which raged…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Cocumbla Fire. Station Manager Blamed
The Cootamundra coroner, Mr. W. Lockwood, held an inquiry on Saturday into the cause of bush fires that spread from Cocumbla towards Muttama and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →To-day's Telegrams. The Fire Demon. SYDNEY
Bush fires are still raging in many parts of tho country. In the Yass district the damage is estimated at a hundred thousand…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Blayney Fire. Development Expected. Sydney
The origin of the fire that occurred at Blarney early lait Thursday morning is still shrouded in mystery, and has given rise to various rumours…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fires All Over Country. Sensations at Gosford. the Heat Terrific. Sydney
Bush fires were still raging in many country districts to day. A sensation was caused at Point Clare, near Gosford. last night by the approach…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Motoring Through Fire. a Forest Ablaze. a Sensational Journey. Town Narrowly Saved
A sensational motor drive too place yesterday through burning forests between Jervis Bay and Nowra. Four coaches laden with…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Bush Fires
Bush fires have been raging right through New South Wales, and immense havoc has been created. Around Yass a vast stretch of timbered country was in…
Continued on Trove, page 31 →Bush Fire Brigade
A meeting of the Gobbagombalin, Brucedale and North Wagga Bush Fire Brigade, was held at "Walteela" the residence of Mr. J. G. Fletcher, at…
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