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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 2 of 21

Tragic Melbourne Fire. Two Die from Burns. MELBOURNE

Leader · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 2

A second victim of the fire at the Boston Blacking Company's works. Richmond, died yesterday. He was Dennis S[?]attery, aged 50 years…

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Werris Creek Fire Whole Town Threatened. Bucket Brigade's Good Work. Timely Change of Wind

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 13 January 1930 · page 10

In the Werris Creek fire on Jan. 10, briefly reported in Friday's Guardian, eight buildings were burned, and there were many…

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Two Arrests Werris Creek Fire Tamworth

National Advocate · Tuesday 14 January 1930 · page 3

Two men who were arrested by the Tamworth police will be charged at the local Police Court with arson. It is stated that the arrests are associated…

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Public Hall Destroyed Blaze at Mt. Victoria

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 5

The Victoria Hall was destroyed by fire early on Sunday morning, together with the contents. In the absence of a water supply…

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An Arrest Werris Creek Fire

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Wednesday 15 January 1930 · page 23

In connection with the Werrls Creek fire, Phillip Horatio Whinfield, the lessee of the shop that the fire started in, was arrested by Sergeants…

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Fire at Gulgong Residence Destroyed

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Friday 17 January 1930 · page 7

Fire destroyed the residence and contents of Mr H. H. W. Honeysette during his absence. The family were returning home when they saw the…

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Fatal Fire Wife Dead—husband Badly Burned Melbourne

National Advocate · Friday 17 January 1930 · page 5

Mrs. H. Henderson, an elderly woman was burned to death in a fire which destroyed her home at Warinambool early this morning. Her…

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£15,000 DAMAGE Fire at Railway Station TOOWOOMBA

National Advocate · Saturday 18 January 1930 · page 7

A fire at the Dalby railway station last night resulted in damage estimated at £15,000. Senior Stationmaster A. E. Maxwell, did wonderful work…

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Chili Rescued. Hotel Blaze at Wallerawang

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 3

When a fire broke out at the Royal Hotel, Wallerauwang, a, little girl was saved from suffocation, and the outbreak was got…

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Werris Creek Fire Coroner's Inquiry. Postponed Till January 24

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 1

The Coroner's inquiry regarding the disastrous fire here recently, has been postponed till January 24. Phillip Horatio Whinfield has been…

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Fire at Rock Forest Hay Stack and Grass Destroyed

National Advocate · Monday 20 January 1930 · page 2

A stack of mixed wheaten and lucerne hay consisting of about 16 tons, and the wooden shed in which it was stored, were destroyed by five at Rock…

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Blaze of Boiling Tar

National Advocate · Tuesday 21 January 1930 · page 2

A large tank containing COO tons of bitumen, and situated on the common near the Cemetery, was badly damaged last night when the vessel burst , and the…

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Fighting Bush Fires Albury Tuesday

National Advocate · Wednesday 22 January 1930 · page 2

The bush fire which broke out at Cudgewa on Saturday is not yet under control although fighters are working strenuously. Many large properties are…

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Bush Fire Averted But Valuable Hay Destroyed Bathurst

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 22 January 1930 · page 5

A stack of about 16 tons of mixed wheaten and lucerne hay, owned by Messrs. A. Sullivan, Ltd., and the wooden shed in which it was stored…

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W.A. Bush Fire Man Burned To Death PERTH

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Wednesday 22 January 1930 · page 2

Disastrous bush fires continue to sweep through large areas on the western fringe of the wheat belt and the S.W. portion of the State. At…

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Hanging Fire Freemantle Subdivision Capital Values Too High

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Wednesday 22 January 1930 · page 10

The Government subdivision of Freemantle Estate in the Hill End section of the Bathurst district, has not "gone off" as well as could…

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Golf Links Cottage Destroyed by Fire Blackheath

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 22 January 1930 · page 6

The residence of Roy Smith, professional, at the Blackheath golf links was destroyed by fire on Saturday. The cottage was situated on the links…

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Fire Brigades' Association. Sticking to Its Gers. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 22 January 1930 · page 5

The N.S.W. Fire Brigades' Association bas reaffirmed its previous de claton to withdraw its affilla[?]lon from the Trades and Labor Council, and has…

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Great Country Fire Thousands Damage at Crookwell Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 22 January 1930 · page 1

Four business premises were destroyed by fire at Crookwell early this morning. The flames were first noticed at the…

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Fire at Crookwell Crookwell

National Advocate · Thursday 23 January 1930 · page 3

Beginning in the work-room of Mr Philip Lusk, dentist, in the centre of a long block in the main street, at 4.15 this morning, a fire spread with…

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