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

Fires & bushfires, 1934

349 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 16 of 18

"Morro Castle" Fire Report Impeaches Officers Washington

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 8 November 1934 · page 2

The United States' Steam Boat Inspection Service today published the report in connection with the "Morro Castle" disaster in which 84…

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Early Morning Fire Excitement at Park View Guest House Timely Discovery—splendid Save

National Advocate · Thursday 8 November 1934 · page 3

To be awakened and find their bed-rooms enveloped in thick, suffocating smoke and the bottom flight of starts ablaze. Such was the rude shock and…

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Cudal News. Fire Brigade Meeting

Leader · Friday 9 November 1934 · page 5

The annual meeting of the Cudal Fire Brigade was held in the Boree Shire council Chambers on Thursday night last. There were present…

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Fire Brigades Arranging For Katoomba Demonstration

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 9 November 1934 · page 2

A convention of delegates representing volunteer firemen from stations in the western division was held at Katoomba to discuss plans for next…

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Dubbo Council The Water Supply for Fire Further New Buildings Dubbo

National Advocate · Friday 9 November 1934 · page 7

The Mayor (Ald. Hill) presided at the Council meeting lost night over Aldermen White, Francis, Kingston, Orbell, Wark, Duffy, Gilbert, and E…

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Eurimbla Bush Fire Brigade

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 10 November 1934 · page 6

A meeting of the Cundambul-Eurimbla Bush Fire Brigade was held at Eurimbla on Friday of last week. Mr. J. G. Reid occupied the chair…

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Bushfire Brigade

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 10 November 1934 · page 9

A meeting of the Bushfire Brigade was held in Barter's Hall on Monday night. Present: Messrs. E. Jefferys (in the chair), G. J. Black, A. E. Barter,…

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Miles of 'Hoppers Spread Like Bush Fires

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 November 1934 · page 1

AN indication of the way in which the grasshopper plague spreads is given in a recent address by a member of the Forbes…

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Disastrous Fire

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 November 1934 · page 5

A DISASTROUS fire at Baradine one night last week destroyed Mr H. Richardson's store and an adjoining billiard room. It was…

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Cottage Destroyed Denison Street Blaze Early Morning Sensation

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 November 1934 · page 4

CAUSING an illumination that could be seen for miles, a fierce fire completely destroyed a cottage, with its contents, in…

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Latest Local News Gilgandra Fire

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 12 November 1934 · page 4

A COTTAGE at Gilgandra occupied by Mr. C. Morris and owned by Mrs Foran, was, with its contents, completely destroyed by…

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Colliery-road Fire Coroner Returns Open Verdict

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 12 November 1934 · page 2

The coroner (Mr. J. A. Bamber) on Friday morning inquired into the circumstances surrounding the burning of a cottage in Colliery-road on…

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Dubbo Water Supply the Fire Reservoir Dubbo

National Advocate · Monday 12 November 1934 · page 3

It is generally rumored that insurance premiums will be increased in Dubbo unless a better supply of water is available within the near…

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Firebug Trial Woman's Vivid Story Left Building Early; Blaze That Night London

National Advocate · Wednesday 14 November 1934 · page 3

Miss Lilian Barnes, an attractive looking woman occupied the witness box for almost the whole day on the resumption of the hearing of the case…

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£10,000 Tuggerah Fire Main Shopping Area Gutted Want of Brigade Sydney, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 14 November 1934 · page 1

Damage estimated at £10,000 was caused by a fire which occurred in the main shopping centre of The Entrance, Tuggerah Lakes, early this…

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Costly Blaze Fire at the Entrance Does £10,000 Damage Many Buildings Destroyed Sydney

National Advocate · Thursday 15 November 1934 · page 5

Spreading quickly through the main shopping centre of The Entrance, Tuggerah Lakes, a fire early to-day caused damage…

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Fire Station Tenders Closing Shortly

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 15 November 1934 · page 13

TO the last meeting of the Town Council the Board of Fire Commissioners advised that completed plans and specifications for the…

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Disastrous Fire Baddeley's Charges "Brigade Had to Obtain Permission SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 16 November 1934 · page 2

In the Legislative Assembly to-day. Mr. Baddeley (Labor. Cessnock) alleged that when the fire occurred at the Tuggerah Lakes Entrance…

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Fires—wax Matches

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 November 1934 · page 12

THE Cobbora Shire Council has drawn attention to the provisions of the Careless Use of Fire Act, 1912, as amended, regarding…

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Fire Brigade Turn Out

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 22 November 1934 · page 12

MEMBERS of the local fire brigade are enthusiastically working for the success of a euchre party which it is intended to hold…

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