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

Fires & bushfires, 1929

602 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 12 of 31

Fire at Paddington. Inmates Receive Burns. SYDNEY

Leader · Friday 29 March 1929 · page 6

When a fire broke out in the front bedroom of a house, at Paddington. occupied by Mrs. Margaret [?] Mr. and Mrs. Quinlan and their…

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Mt. Victoria. a Fire

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 3 April 1929 · page 5

A fire which broke out in the residence of Mr. Petch, who recently purchased Mr. C. Ireland's business, was fortunately discovered before it…

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Death Follows Fire. a Mt. Victoria Incident

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 3 April 1929 · page 4

The sudden death of Mrs. F. Lanfranchi; which occurred on Sunday night, came as a grievous shock to a wide; circle of friends. Apparently in…

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Fire. Dwelling Burnt

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 4 April 1929 · page 39

The dwelling of Mr Lionel Robbins was totally destroyed by fire during the absence of Mr and Mrs Robbins. who are both away from…

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Kandos. Fatal Car Accident and a Fire

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 4 April 1929 · page 4

The Easter holidays passed off quietly. The usual Easter services were held in the various churches. Practically all of the business…

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Burnt to Death Fire at Boorowa Boorowa

National Advocate · Friday 5 April 1929 · page 7

In a fire which destroyed portion of the old Bank of New South Wales. Mr Robert Grigg, who occupied one of the rooms, was burnt to death. Mr…

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Woman Burned Petrol Catches Fire Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 6 April 1929 · page 2

Mrs Florence Lewis, of Coogee. severely burnt about the arms morning when petrol with which was cleaning clothes caught fire from…

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Disastrous Fires. Two Townships Suffer Brisbane

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 8 April 1929 · page 8

A disastrous fire at Gordonale destroyed an hotel, picture theatre, refreshment room, and three shops. Another fire at Mareeba, in the same…

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Fire Walkers Bathurst Show Attraction

National Advocate · Monday 8 April 1929 · page 3

There is no doubt about the Tagalog fire walkers being one of the most sensational side the show attraction ever brought to Australia…

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Disastrous 'Wang Fire Shop and Contents Destroyed

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 8 April 1929 · page 2

When a fire broke out in the weatherboard shop and dwelling occupied by Mr. J. A. Tipping in Main- street at 3.30 yesterday morning the…

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Petrol Syphon Feeds Burning Garage Disastrous Fire at Penshurst SYDNEY, This Morning

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 8 April 1929 · page 1

An inquiry opened this morning concerning a fire which occurred on March 16 at the 'bus garage of Fred Bardsley at Penshurst. A mechanic,…

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Fire Between Buses Sensational Evidence Man Committed on Arson Charge Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 9 April 1929 · page 2

An inquiry was conducted this morning concerning an explosion and fire which occurred at a 'bus garage at Penshurst on March 16…

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Disastrous ‘Wang Fire

Leader · Wednesday 10 April 1929 · page 6

When a fire broke out in the weatherboard shop and dwelling occupied by Mr. J. A. Tipping, in Main Street, Wallerawang, at 3.30 on…

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Fatal Fire at Boorowa

Leader · Wednesday 10 April 1929 · page 2

In a fire which destroyed portion of the old Bank of N.S.W. premises, at Boorowa, on Friday. Robert Greig, who occupied one room, was burned…

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Fire at Branxton. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 10 April 1929 · page 2

The Queen’s Hotel, a cafe and an unoccupied shop, at Branxton. were totally destroyed by fire early this morning. By the time the brigade…

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South Coast Fire Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 10 April 1929 · page 1

A fire which broke out at Scarborough, on the South Coast, early this morning, destroyed two houses, damaged the local police station and…

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A £20,000 Fire. Sydney

Leader · Wednesday 10 April 1929 · page 2

Damage estimated at over £20,000 was caused by a fire which gutted the Sterling Varnish Works, at Alexandria, late this afternoon. The…

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Factory Fire Inquiries Being Made Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 10 April 1929 · page 4

Damage running into thousands of pounds was caused by a fire which broke out at the box factory of Leask and Murray at Rozelle this morning…

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£20,000 Damage Big Fire at Alexandria Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 10 April 1929 · page 5

Damage running into about £20,000 has caused by a fire which destroyed [?] Stirling Varnish Company's works [?] Alexandria this afternoon. The…

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An Urgent Need. Precautions Against Fire

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 39

The urgent need of the town for an adequate water supply was again brought home to residents a few days ago by the fire at Mr. Lionel Robbins…

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