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

Fires & bushfires, 1933

393 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 17 of 20

Fire Trial Men With Torches Witnesses Remain Steadfast Berlin

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 11 October 1933 · page 1

On the resumption of the Reichstag fire trial, and owing to witnesses' contradictions, the court decided to arrange for the reconstruction of the…

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WAIT-A-WHILE Make It Flyproof What of Fire Brigade?

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 October 1933 · page 12

ALD. C. Watt advocated the purchase of a fire hose, at last council meeting. He said it seemed as if the water…

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Gulgong Town Council Cutting Cart Licenses Straying Stock Impoundings Fire Brigade—Telephone Charges—Empty Trains

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 19 October 1933 · page 13

IT took the Gulgong Town Council three and a half hours on Wednesday night but to conclude its fortnightly deliberations. There was a small attendance in the public "gallery," and there was a sigh of relief all round when the meeting rose…

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Risk of Fire

Leader · Friday 20 October 1933 · page 2

It is wise to let a reputable insurance company carry your fire [?] Murray and Crawford Ltd. are the agents of the well-known Ocean…

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Modulated Musings Fire Brigade

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 21 October 1933 · page 1

MOLONG Fire Brigade has just had a visit from an inspector from headquarters. His chief mission was to give the motor and…

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The Fire Brigade Inspector's Visit

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 21 October 1933 · page 5

Mr. A. H. Campbell, a motor inspector, of the Fire Brigades Board of New South Wales, paid an official visit to Molong on Tuesday, after being at…

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First Bush Fire

National Advocate · Monday 23 October 1933 · page 2

The first bush fire in Bathurst district and early in the season was reported in the Yetholme district yesterday. So far the flames are…

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Bush Fires Weather Bureau Warning SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 24 October 1933 · page 4

The Weather Bureau to-day furnished the following special bush fire warning: A heat-wave is travelling…

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Reichstag Fire an Inconsistent Witness Berlin

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 25 October 1933 · page 1

A Reichstag porter, Hornemann, created a diversion at the Reichstag fire trial to-day. After declaring that he had never previously seen…

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Reichstag Fire. Expert Chemist’s Opinion. BERLIN

Leader · Wednesday 25 October 1933 · page 1

At the [?] [?] an expert chemist, expressed the opinion that a self-lighting [?] caused the fire. [?]…

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Cumnock Bush Fire Brigade

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 28 October 1933 · page 5

At a public meeting held in Barter's hall on Tuesday evening, the Cumnock Bush Fire Brigade was inaugurated, a large body of landowners being present…

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Dubbo Fires Dangerous Burning of Grass Brigades Two Calls Dubbo

National Advocate · Monday 30 October 1933 · page 5

The Dubbo Fire Brigade have experienced a very busy week and have received five calls, four of which were received since Thursday…

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Ben Bullen Fire Man Charged with Arson Outbreaks in Railway Cottage

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 30 October 1933 · page 2

A charge of arson was preferred against a railwayman at Ben Sullen following two outbreaks of fire in a railway cottage at that…

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A Bathurst Blaze Old Ice Works in Danger

National Advocate · Tuesday 31 October 1933 · page 2

Bathurst had another fire last night. Unlike Friday's ocurrence it was something worthy of the attention of the ten stalwart…

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Early Morning Fire. Damage Estimated at £3000. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 1 November 1933 · page 5

A well-known boarding house, “Kia Ora,” was destroyed by fire at Cool[?] early this morning. The damage is estimated at more than…

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Flood and Fire Relief For Rural Settlers

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 2 November 1933 · page 15

HAVING in view the fact that the final day for receipt of applications, 30th September, 1933, fell on a Saturday and the following…

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EUGOWRA Bush Fires

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Wednesday 8 November 1933 · page 2

Dry conditions prevailing here, mostly windy. Grass is drying off rapidly and unless great care is taken bush fires are gong to be a menace. The…

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Bush Fire Menace

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 9 November 1933 · page 4

THE Dubbo district fears serious bush fires. Water supplies generally have been replenished, and every precaution is being taken to…

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Everything in Order Shire Relief Work Proceeding Satisfactorily Bush Fire Brigade Compensation Claim

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 13 November 1933 · page 6

BUSINESS was attended to with the usual thoroughness and despatch at Wednesday's meeting of the Cudgegong Shire…

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Cudal Fire Brigade

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Wednesday 15 November 1933 · page 10

The annual meeting of the Cudal Fire Brigade was held at the Shire Council Chambers last Wednesday night, and presided over by Mr. F. A…

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