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Fires & bushfires, 1884

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Large Fire in Bathurst. Great Destruction of Property. Bathurst

Evening News · Tuesday 26 August 1884 · page 3

A very destructive fire occurred last night in Messrs. Boylson and Sons' floor mills, at the corner of George and Durham streets, Bathurst. The mills were closed at 6 p.m. as usual. Just…

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News by Telegraph. Boylston's Mills at Bathurst Destroyed by Fire

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 26 August 1884 · page 5

BATHURST, Monday.--Messrs James Boylston and Sons Union Flour Mills were discovered to be on fire at about 11 o'clock to-night. The conflagration apparently originated in the upper storey,…

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Distructive Fire at Bathurst. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bathurst, Tuesday Morning

The Sydney Morning Herald · Tuesday 26 August 1884 · page 7

A disastrous fire, which destroyed about £18,000 worth of property, occurred last night at Messrs. Boylson and Sons' flour mills. These premises consist of a large block of buildings at the corner of George and Durham…

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Fires in Nyagan. NYNGAN

Evening News · Wednesday 27 August 1884 · page 4

A fire occurred on Monday night in the produce store of Messrs. Croaker and Co., Nyngan. The fire broke out on the ground floor, and one side, the front, and part of the roof, together with…

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The Fire at Bathurst. BATHURST

Evening News · Wednesday 27 August 1884 · page 4

The ruins of Messrs. Boylson's mill are still burning. The walls are standing, but they are so dangerous that the street has been barricaded. The inquest will be held on Thursday…

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Fire in Melbourne. Burglars at Work. Melbourne

Evening News · Wednesday 27 August 1884 · page 8

A firs, which caused considerable damage, broke out about a quarter past 1 o'clock this morning on the premises of Messrs. James Dixson and Co., cordial manufacturers,…

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The FIRE at Messrs. Boylson and Sons' Flour Mills, Bathurst. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bathurst

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 27 August 1884 · page 10

The fire at Messrs. Boylson and Sons' flour mills continued to burn during the whole of to-day. A high wind set in this morning, but the walls of the building prevented the spread of sparks or flames, which were confined to the…

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Fire at Ashfield

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 28 August 1884 · page 8

Sherily before 8 o'clock last night a fire broke out at the residence of Mr James Brown, Arthur street, Ashfield. The fire was discovered in a bedroom, and quickly spread throughout the building,…

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Blood and Fire, or the Grand Hallelujah Wedding

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 28 August 1884 · page 8

Under this cheerful heading the first public Salvation Army marriage ceremony in Sydney, was celebrated last night, in the Protestant Hall, Cus- tlerengh-street, and under the same we skill…

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Fires

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 29 August 1884 · page 5

A fire broke out last night about 20 minutes to 11 o'clock at Milne Brothers' Brass Foundry. The fire originated in a partitioned office in the middle of the ground floor, resulting in its…

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Fire at Temora

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 29 August 1884 · page 5

TEMORA, Thursday.--A fire broke out last night at a quarter to 8 in premises occupied by Mr M'Cook, carrier, opposite Sawbridge's hotel. It seems that one of the children had occasion to go…

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Fire in Liverpool-street

Evening News · Friday 29 August 1884 · page 2

Last night a fire broke out on the premises situated at 185, Liverpool-street, and occupied by Drs. Fortescue and Shewin ; but, beyond the destruction of a small quantity of wearing apparel, no other damage…

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Fire in Sussex-Street

Evening News · Friday 29 August 1884 · page 2

About half-past 10 last night a fire broke out on the premises of Messrs. Milne Bros., coppersmiths and brassfounders, situated at 162A, Sussex-street. The cause of the fire was owing to the gas stove being…

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The Fire at Boylson's Flour Mills

The Daily Telegraph · Friday 29 August 1884 · page 5

BATHURST, Thursday.--An inquest on the fire at Boylson's Union Mill was held today before the District Coroner, Mr B. Lee, P.M. The insurance companies were represented by Mr Fischer, and…

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Did You Ever Make Fires?

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 30 August 1884 · page 31

An Irish girl who had applied for a position in which she was required to do general housework, wns asked by the mistress if she ever made fires. " Shure, that's a strange question for a…

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Large Fire in Penrith

Nepean Times · Saturday 30 August 1884 · page 2

ONE of the most disastrous fires known in Penrith for many cars occurred in High-street a few weeks ago. Great loss of property and narrow escape of persons losing their lives. Everything burned…

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Destructive Fire at Bathurst. Bathurst, Tuesday Morning

The Sydney Mail and New South Wales Advertiser · Saturday 30 August 1884 · page 421

A disastrous fire, which destroyed about £18,000 worth of property, occurred last night at Messrs. Boylson and Sons' flour mills. These premises consist of a large block of buildings at the comer of George and Durham…

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Large Fire in Bathurst. (By Telegraph. From Our Correspondent.) Bathurst

Australian Town and Country Journal · Saturday 30 August 1884 · page 13

A VERY destructive fire ocourred last night in Messrs. Boylson and 8ons' flour mills, at the corner of George and Durham streets, Bathurst. The mills were cloned at 6 p.m. as usual. Just…

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Fire with Loss of Life

The Sydney Morning Herald · Monday 1 September 1884 · page 5

New York, August 1.—The six-story building, 89, Water-street, the upper stories of which, were occupied, by two families, while the rest was devoted to business, caught fire this morning. Bartholomew O'Keefe, the janitor, was…

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Fire at a Training Stables. Four Valuable Houses Destroyed. [By Telegraph.]

The Daily Telegraph · Monday 1 September 1884 · page 5

MELBOURNE, Sunday.--A disastrous fire occurred last night, resulting in the destruction of Chifney's training stables, Newmarket, and the death of several valuable racehorses. The cause of the fire is…

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