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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1927

535 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 5 of 27

A False Alarm Woman Injured by Fire Engine Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 2

While dashing to answer a fire call from Paling's Buildings, in George-street, city to-day, a fire engine struck an elderly woman named Mrs. Hill,…

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Fire Near Wagga Thousands of Pounds Worth of Damage WAGGA

National Advocate · Friday 4 February 1927 · page 5

Thousands of pounds worth of damage was caused by a fire which broke out at the Government telephone construction camp at Bendobo…

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For the Man on the Land Miscellaneous. Bush Fire Brigades. Suggested Lines of Organisation

National Advocate · Saturday 5 February 1927 · page 7

"Every country district should have its organised bush fire control unit, with officers who know what each one's job is, certain members deputed…

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Grass Fires Outbreaks in Victoria MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Saturday 5 February 1927 · page 2

Extensive grass fires broke out this morning on the outskirts of Heideberg, about 11 miles from Melbourne. Helped by a fierce wind, the fire…

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Steamer on Fire Lower Deck Damaged MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Saturday 5 February 1927 · page 2

A fire broke out on the coastal steamer Hilmead, lying at the wharf at Yarrabell. The firemen were soon on the scene, and succeeded in…

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Rain Settles Bush Fires. Melbourne

Leader · Monday 7 February 1927 · page 1

The rain which fell over the [?] [?] ares of Victoris on Friday night enabled the fire fightera to gain control over the bash fres…

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Bush Fires Immense Damage Caused Melbourne

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 7 February 1927 · page 6

Experts estimate the damage caused by the recent bush fires in the Beachworth and Whitfield districts at £100,000…

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Hotel Gutted Fire at Condobolin Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 7 February 1927 · page 6

Gaywood's Imperial Hotel at Condobolin, was gutted by fire yesterday morning, and Bradshaw's tobacconist's shop…

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Bathers' Plight Fire Makes Clean Sweep Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 7 February 1927 · page 6

While bathing at Temora yesterday. two local farmers, who were accompanied by their wives and families, had their cars,…

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Timely Discovery Fire on Railway Bridge Sydney

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 7 February 1927 · page 6

When the train from Sydney to Newcastle was nearing the Ride Bridge spanning Parramatta River. the engine. driver noticed…

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When Water Failed Milk Put Out Fire. Melbourne

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 7 February 1927 · page 2

When everything else had failed to extinguish bush fires which had gained a hold on the De Garner's home stead at Beechworth, and the supply of…

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Big Dubbo Fire Four Shops and Boarding House Gutted Extensive Damage DUBBO

National Advocate · Monday 7 February 1927 · page 2

One of the most destructive fires experienced in Dubbo for some time, broke out at half past 2 o'clock this morning, in…

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Bush Fires Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 8 February 1927 · page 2

The general secretary of the Farmers and Settlers Association to-day interviewed the chairman of the Bush Fires Commission in regard to…

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Playing with Fire British Policy in China Labor Leader's Denunciation Mr. Baldwin in Reply LONDON

National Advocate · Thursday 10 February 1927 · page 2

When the House of Commons resumed business to-day, there were elaborate demonstrations in honor of Mr. Oswold Mosley who was…

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Naval Yards Fire Heavy Damage Done New York

National Advocate · Friday 11 February 1927 · page 2

Damage estimated at between one million and one and a half million dollars was caused by a fire which broke out in the naval yards at Brook…

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Bush Fires Melbourne

National Advocate · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 2

Four houses are reported to have been destroyed in the Queenstown district in a bush fire. At St. Andrews, nearby, an old woman was rescued…

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Bush Fires in Victoria. Wireless Appeal for Fire-Fighters. MELBOURNE

Leader · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 1

Fresh bush area are reported in the Warrandyte district and an appeal has been broadcasted for one thousand volunteer are fighters. Many…

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Burnt-out Settlers. Sleepers for Posts

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 18

The Publicity Officer to the Railway Commissioners replies to a daily press statement:— "A paragraph published in the Press…

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A Darlinghurst Sensation. Woman Fires at u Man. SYDNEY

Leader · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 1

A sensation was caused In the Kookaburra Restaurant, Darlinghurst, last night, when after en altercation with a woman, she produced a…

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House Set on Fire a Mad Woman's Act Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 12 February 1927 · page 2

"How dare you come in here? I will kill yon." Evidence was given at the Coroner's Court to-day that this threat was made to John Oliver,…

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