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

Fires & bushfires, 1937

367 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 11 of 19

Minister Answers Criticism. New Relief Scheme. Benefits Workers. How Did They Fire Before? SYDNEY, Thuradar

Leader · Friday 13 August 1937 · page 4

The Minister for Works and Local Government (Mr. Spooner) referr[?]d in a statement to-day to criticism…

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Manildra Fire

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 14 August 1937 · page 10

When Mr. L. Windus and his wife returned to their home at about 12 o'clock on Wednesday night, after attending a dance at Manildra, they…

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Bathurst Team Against Fire Brigades

National Advocate · Monday 16 August 1937 · page 1

After the Rugby Union games on Saturday the following tram was selected to represent Bathurst against Fire Brigades, Sydwney, on Saturday:…

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"Apillar of Fire by Night"

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 16 August 1937 · page 5

The classic architecture and lofty spire of St. Mary's, Mudgee, are revealed at their loveliest when bathed in the radiance of pure, white light…

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Megalong School Total Destruction By Fire

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 18 August 1937 · page 2

On Monday afternoon a fire broke put in the Megalong subsidised school, resulting in it being burnt to the ground…

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Relief Workers Spooner Under Fire Deliberate Breach of Faith Labor Members Emphatic Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 18 August 1937 · page 4

The new public works policy adopted by the Minister for Works and Local Government (Mr. E. S. Spooner) was attacked by the Leader of…

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Fire at Oberon Suspicious Circumstances Boy Committed for Trial

National Advocate · Thursday 19 August 1937 · page 4

Following an enquiry at Oberon yesterday into circumstances surrounding a fire in the township on August 10, a 15-year-old boy, Frank…

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Fire Fatality Extraordinary Action Adelaide

National Advocate · Friday 20 August 1937 · page 2

At the conclusion of the inquest regarding the death of Muriel Berriman. 54. whose charred body was found after a fire at a hut at Klemzie. on…

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Newnes Still Under Fire Production Question and Other Aspects Are Again Criticised Mr. Knight Reviews Position and Points to Some Faults The Newnes agreement was once more "under fire" yesterday

Lithgow Mercury · Friday 20 August 1937 · page 4

When he spoke in the Legislative Assembly yesterday on the bill to sanction the agreement between Mr. G. F. Davis and the Commonwealth…

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Theatre Gutted £10,000 Fire in New Zealand WELLINGTON, N.Z.

National Advocate · Saturday 21 August 1937 · page 2

Shortly before a performance was due to begin at the Majestic Theatre. at Ashburton. last night, a fire broke out, and in a short time the place…

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William Street Fire

National Advocate · Monday 23 August 1937 · page 2

In connection with the fire at Shirley Robes, 60 William Street; on Friday night, and which resulted in considerable damage being done it is…

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Eastern War Japan Secures Strong Grip Fires Rage In Shanghai SHANGHAI

National Advocate · Monday 23 August 1937 · page 2

As time clauses the chances of the Chinese dislodging the Japanese from Shanghai are dwindling. Observers opine that they have left it a week…

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Ordered to Fire Protection of French Ships in Mediterranean Paris

National Advocate · Monday 23 August 1937 · page 3

The Government has instructed French warships to fire on any vessel attacking French merchantmen in the Mediterranccai…

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Fire Bug Alarm at Ballarat MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Tuesday 24 August 1937 · page 3

An incendiarist is terrorising people at Ballarat, and many tear to leave their homes unguarded. Last night the Methodist Sunday…

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11 Dead Trapped in Mountain Fire Disaster to Relief Workers. New York

National Advocate · Tuesday 24 August 1937 · page 3

A p[?]ly of relief workers was trapped on a rock ledge While flighting a fire at Schoohonl National Park, near Cody,' Wyoming. Eleven are dead,…

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Big Crowd at a Small Fire

National Advocate · Thursday 26 August 1937 · page 2

Hundreds of Bathurstians, shortly before 10 o'clock last night rushed to Brewster's garage in Russell Street, after the sounding of the fire alarm…

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Couldn't Go to the Fire

National Advocate · Thursday 26 August 1937 · page 2

The Deputy Mayor (Alderman R. H. Browning) indulged in some wit at last night's Council when voices were muffled by the sounding of the…

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Howling Dog Fortunate Fire Alarm Wyong

National Advocate · Thursday 26 August 1937 · page 3

Awakened by the howling of a dog, Kenneth Hargreaves, found his home at Touklay Lakes on fire. He rescued his wife and seven, years…

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Fires in Shanghai Troops Landed Pressed Back Chinese Rear Threatened in Chapei Shanghai

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 26 August 1937 · page 1

Again as night fell vast fires lit up Shanghai. The position in the city to-night is that the Japanese…

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Still at Large Melbourne Fire Bug Melbourne

National Advocate · Friday 27 August 1937 · page 2

Despite intense police search for an incendiarist who is at large, they have so far been abortive. The man has caused £2,000 worth of damage in a…

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