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

Fires & bushfires, 1930

418 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 12 of 21

Another Fire Outbreak in Summer Street

Leader · Wednesday 25 June 1930 · page 3

But for quick action on the part of the Orange Fire Brigade, it is possible that the outbreak at fire which occurred In the residence…

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Juvenile Rail at Kandos Cottage Destroyed by Fire

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 26 June 1930 · page 3

The juvenile ball, in aid of the convent building fund, took place, in Angus Hall on Tuesday night. As usual the attendance was large. Close…

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Convent Menaced Fire at Baradine Sister's Prompt Action SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 27 June 1930 · page 2

A garage and picture show were completely destroyed by fire at Baradine yesterday morning. The convent, which was only a few feet…

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Motor Cars. "Stop Imports For Fire Yean."

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 28 June 1930 · page 14

At Tuesday's meeting of the Municipal Council a letter was received from the Manning Shire Council, seeking co-operation in a…

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Baradine’s £10,000 Blaze

Leader · Monday 30 June 1930 · page 2

The township of Baradine, reported Its record are in the early hours of Friday morning, when the local picture theatre and a motor agency…

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Terrible Death Girl's Fatal Leap From Fire Mother in Serious Condition Trapped in Burning Building Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 1 July 1930 · page 2

Trapped by flames in a fire which broke out on the fourth floor of Vauxhall House, Bathurst St., late this afternoon, Rosabelle…

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Ghastly Fire Tragedy Two Women Ablaze

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 2 July 1930 · page 5

A ghastly tragedy occurred in the city on Monday afternoon when a fire broke out in Vauxhall House, Bathurst- street. The wife and daughter…

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Pathetic Scenes Funeral of Fire Victim Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 3 July 1930 · page 2

Patriotic scenes were witnessed in Oxford Street, City, to-day when the funeral took place of Miss Rosabel Miller, who was killed when she fell…

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Lorry on Fire

Leader · Friday 4 July 1930 · page 8

A motor lorry, owned by Mr. William Hollis, of Pelsley Street, was slightly damaged by fire on Wednesday night. Mr. Hollls bad been…

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Second Victim Bathurst Street Fire SYDNEY

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 4 July 1930 · page 2

Mrs Elizabeth Miller, who was severely burnt in the tragic Bathurst street fire an Monday, in which her daughter, Miss Belle Miller,…

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That Fatal Fire Mrs. Miller Improving Sydney

National Advocate · Friday 4 July 1930 · page 3

Mrs. Mary Elisabeth Miller, who was badly burnt in the Bathurst Street fire on Monday evening, was reported to be slightly better to-day…

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Train on Fire Sensation Near Newcastle Newcastle

National Advocate · Friday 4 July 1930 · page 2

There was a sensational occurrence in the cabin of an engine drawing the passengers to Cessnock this morning. Flames swept from the firebox and…

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Fire’s Toll of Humanlives

Leader · Wednesday 9 July 1930 · page 6

Fifteen thousand persons have lost their lives by fire to England and Wales during the last [?] years. Of these. 471 were killed in burning…

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Melbourne Fire £16,000 Damage Melbourne

National Advocate · Saturday 12 July 1930 · page 7

Damage estimated at £16,000 was done by a fire which destroyed the top floor of the Singer building, Russell Street, City, at 2 a.m. to-day. The…

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Unique Theft Fire Motor Waggon Goes Off Melbourne

National Advocate · Saturday 12 July 1930 · page 2

Thieves stole the Metropolitan fire brigade motor waggon from in front of a building to-day while firemen were inside making an inspection…

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A Manly Fire Coroner's Advice to Witness Sydney

National Advocate · Saturday 12 July 1930 · page 5

After hearing evidence this morning concerning a fire which occurred in a house at Lauderdale Avenue, Manly, on June 20, the City Coroner, Mr…

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False Alarm of Fire

National Advocate · Monday 14 July 1930 · page 2

The fire bell rang at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon and immediately afterwards the Fire Brigade engine, manned by Station Officer Ryan and…

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Fire at Cronulla Woman Overcome Sydney

National Advocate · Monday 14 July 1930 · page 3

Three weatherboard cottages were destroyed, and a fourth was damaged, when fire swept a wooden terrace in Cronulla last night. It was Cronulla's…

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Fire at Annandale Unoccupied Factory Destroyed Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 15 July 1930 · page 2

Fire destroyed an unoccupied two storied factory at Annandale this afternoon the loss running into several thousands of pounds. Some firemen…

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Trouble in Egypt Police Fire On Mob LONDON

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Wednesday 16 July 1930 · page 2

The position in Egypt is becoming acute. At Alexandria the general strike which the Ward instigated, ostensibly for two hours,…

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