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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 2 of 18

Fire Brigade

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 January 1934 · page 12

"THE president of the Fire Board of N.S.W. (Mr J. T. Smith) visited Gulgong yesterday and discussed "In committee" with…

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Fire Brigade Contest Mudgee Team Enters Against 93 Brigades

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 18 January 1934 · page 2

THE Mudgee Fire Brigade has entered for the Newcastle competition and demonstration which are to be held on the 14th, 15th, 16th…

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Appalling Loss of Life Indian Earthquake Horror Fire and Flood Add to Terrors Calcutta

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 18 January 1934 · page 1

Further earthquake tremors last night added to the terrors of the survivors in the Muzzafarpore district, where more than…

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Tasmanian Bush Fires. Timber Tracts Ruined. HOBART

Leader · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 2

Tremendous damage has been caused by bush Ares In the Derwent Valley and the Huon districts, and many persons are homeless…

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Fire in the Press Early Cremorne Blaze SYDNEY, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 19 January 1934 · page 1

Arising out of a fire in the small workshop of the Southern Cross Press, at Cremorne, a man was arrested and charged at North…

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In Case of Fire Fire Commissioners Write Council

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 12

The following letter from the Secretary of the Board of Fire Commissioners of New South Wales was read at Tuesday's night's council meeting…

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Fire at Manildra Resident's Heavy Loss

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 10

Mr. Ted. Bevan, who resided in a cottage on Mr. F. E. Churchill's property, "Brymedura," was awakened at about 10 o'clock on Wednesday night…

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Fire at Cudal Show Pavilion Destroyed

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 20 January 1934 · page 6

Cudal A. and P. Society's grandstand and pavilion were destroyed by fire at 8 o'clock on Wednesday morning. The pavilion was recently enlarged…

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Bush Fires Land Owners Getting Anxious

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 4

THE danger of bush fires has been Intensified owing to the heat of the past few days. Pastures, which made a wonderful response after…

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A Bry [?] Blaze

Leader · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 2

Left only with the clothes they were wearing, Mr. E. Bevan and his wife and four email children, are receiving the sympathy of the Manildra…

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Fire Victims? Three Men Missing

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 2

THREE men caught in the country ravaged by bush fires in Tasmania are missing Fears are entertained for their safety…

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Casino Fire Three Arrests Made PARIS

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 1

Three arrests have been made in Paris, following inquiries by the police into a spectacular fire which destroyed portion of the huge gambling…

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Cudgegong Shire Council Rate Confirmed Fire Fighting Equipment Available

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 7

CR, J. PIRIE (president) occupied the chair at list Wednesday meeting of the Cudgegong Shire Council and…

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Poultry Yard Fire Egg Layers Destroyed Police Investigating SYDNEY

National Advocate · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 3

The police are investigating a fire which broke out in the poultry yard of the Bankstown Fancy and Utility Poultry Club at Bankstown early this…

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Big City Fire. George Street Block in Peril SYDNEY

Leader · Monday 22 January 1934 · page 1

Waging a terrific fight against names had gained a strong hold on Eden Building in George Street near the Central Railway…

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North Sydney Blaze. Narrow Escapes. SYDNEY

Leader · Wednesday 24 January 1934 · page 2

When a fire broke out in premises at Crow’s Nest, North Sydney, last night William Stewart (76), the case taker was rescued with difficulty…

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A Fire and Some Mutton. Inquisitive P[?]

Leader · Wednesday 24 January 1934 · page 1

Before Messrs H. C. M[?] and B. D. Gordon J.sP at the Cudal Police Court on Saturday James [?] 50 of no fixed abode was charged…

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Disastrous Fire. Town Residence Destroyed. Occupants Away Camping

Leader · Wednesday 24 January 1934 · page 1

A house and its entire contents were totally destroyed by fire at an early hour on Monday morning, during the absence of the…

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Extraordinary Fire Dubbo-Nyngan Train Alight Following Escape of Petrol Train Scalers Burned Dubbo, This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 24 January 1934 · page 1

Three youths were seriously burned When they jumped from the top of a blazing truck, one of a string of 35 attached to a goods train, three miles…

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Bush Fire

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 25 January 1934 · page 3

THE fire alarm was heard again on Saturday and the voluntary fire fighters were well prepared for work when it was learned the…

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