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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 16 of 19

Wallerawang State Forest Fire

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 25 October 1937 · page 5

A fire broke out in the Lidsdale State Forest on Saturday afternoon, but did little damage owing to the prompt action of the local police and…

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Destroyed by Fire Luxurious Cruiser SYDNEY

National Advocate · Monday 25 October 1937 · page 5

A luxurious cruiser was burned to the waterline, and then sank, when a fire occurred in the engine room as it was passing through the entrance to…

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Liner on Fire Danger Averted SYDNEY

National Advocate · Tuesday 26 October 1937 · page 1

A fire broke out last night board the interstate liner Orungal, 105 miles north of Sydney, while on a voyage from Cairns to Sydney. Tile smoke…

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Fire at Sea British Steamer Destroyed Hong Kong

National Advocate · Tuesday 26 October 1937 · page 3

The British steamer Kaipangata caught fire and was destroyed between Hong Kong and Rainan Island in the South China Sea. The…

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Town Hall Fire Accountant Committed for Trial Sydney

National Advocate · Tuesday 26 October 1937 · page 4

At the conclusion of the inquiry into the fire at Eastwood town hall the Hornsby coroner today committed John Cameron Little, former…

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Fire at Sea British Steamer Destroyed Hong Kong

National Advocate · Wednesday 27 October 1937 · page 5

The British steamer Kaipangata [?]ght fire and was destroyed between [?]ing Kong and Rainan Island in [?] South China Sec. The…

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Guard of Honor at Lithgow Resident's Wedding Fire Chief's Daughter

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 27 October 1937 · page 5

Twenty-tour firemen in full dress uniform formed a guard of honor, and held aloft an arch of axes, as Miss Marjorie Ethel Beare, daughter of the…

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Fire At Sawmill

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 28 October 1937 · page 4

A FIRE occurred at Mr G. Nelson's sawmill at Gulargambone at the week-end, and considerable damage was done to belting, timber, etc…

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Japs Take Chapei Chinese Retreat Tremendous Fires Shanghai

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 28 October 1937 · page 1

THE Japanese capture of Chapel ended the 71 days' siege in which thousands of lives were lost. Japanese planes…

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Shanghai Blaze Grim Spectacle Chinese Retreat British Posts Again Attacked London

Lithgow Mercury · Thursday 28 October 1937 · page 1

Chapel presented a grim sight throughout the day, covered by towering masses of thick, dark clouds from which shot scarlet…

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Wholesale Destruction Fighting By Fire Merciless Japanese LONDON

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 28 October 1937 · page 1

FIRES are still burning In Chapei. Firemen are doing their atmost to prevent the flames spreading to the…

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Arab Unrest Pine Forest Fire Jerusalem

National Advocate · Friday 29 October 1937 · page 3

A fire attributed to Arab terrorists is sweeping the Balfour pine forest in Nazareth, named after the statesman…

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Burlington Theatre "Love Under Fire"

National Advocate · Saturday 30 October 1937 · page 1

Loretta Young and Don Ameche Previously to-starred in "Love is News Portray the leading roles in 20th century Fox's latest production, "Love…

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Burlington Theatre "Love Under Fire," with Don Ameche and Loretta Young

National Advocate · Monday 1 November 1937 · page 2

The background of the Fox picture "Love Under Fire," is the Span'sh war but if patrons expect to feel the excitement of that tragic struggle they will…

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Burlington Theatre Love Under Fire" Loretta Young:—Don Ameche

National Advocate · Tuesday 2 November 1937 · page 1

Two excellent attractions constitute the programme now current at the Burlington Theatre. "Love Under Fire" and "She's Dangerous." In "Love…

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Gasworks Blaze Brief and Spectacular Fire Little Damage Done

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 November 1937 · page 1

A spectacular fire which did little damage but which was responsible for large clouds of dense black smoke drifting over the city, broke out…

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The Cup and the Fire

National Advocate · Wednesday 3 November 1937 · page 2

As was the case in every centre throughout Australia the public of Bathurst was crouched over radio receivers yesterday afternoon to listen to…

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Burlington Theatre "Love Under Fire" (Loretta Young—Don Ameche)

National Advocate · Thursday 4 November 1937 · page 1

There will be only two more screenings of the programme now currant at the Burlington, "Love Under Fire" and "She's Dangerous." Loretta Young and…

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“Love Under Fire.” Modern Spain As Setting

Leader · Friday 5 November 1937 · page 6

[?] L[?] Young [?] than ever. with [?] [?] 60 romancing [?] [?] in S[?] in the…

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