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

Fires & bushfires, 1938

467 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 17 of 24

The Mudgee Fire Brigade Double Dividend When You Advertise in "The Guardian"

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 17 October 1938 · page 2

FEW investments pay a double dividend, but money spent on advertising in the "Mudgee Guardian" by local business…

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House on Fire Incendiarism in Bathurst Boy's Alleged Admission Smart Work by Bathurst Police

National Advocate · Monday 17 October 1938 · page 1

The worst case of its kind ever seen in Bathurst" was the opinion expressed last night by police and fire brigade officials who were…

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Bush Fire Prevention Advisory Committee's Educational Report

National Advocate · Tuesday 18 October 1938 · page 4

With the approach of the bush fire season the Bush Fires Advisory Committee, representing a number of interested bodies has resumed its…

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Leg Show Editor Fires a Broadside

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 October 1938 · page 7

A NEWS Item in the "Narromine News" last week stated that a leg show had been added to the "attractions" at a dance and…

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As We See Things Weekly Commentary Upon Current Happenings Fire and Water

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 October 1938 · page 14

DURING the Fire Commissioners' visit to Mudgee last Thursday the efficiency of the men and completeness of the plant to put out…

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Elong Fire Six Roomed House Totally Destroyed Damage About £480 Four Brothers Lose Everything

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 20 October 1938 · page 9

WHEN fire broke out in a six-rommed house at Elong Elong about 12.30 a.m. on Sunday, damage estimated at approximately £480…

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Bush Fire Prevention Advisory Committee's Educational Report

National Advocate · Friday 21 October 1938 · page 6

With the approach of the bush fire season the Bush Fires Advisory Committee representing a number of interested bodies has resumed its…

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Woman Burned. While Lighting Fire Petrol Exlodes

Leader · Monday 24 October 1938 · page 2

Mistaking a vessel of petrol for kerosene, a woman was badly burned when she attempted to light a fire in a…

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Piper Street Fire Remarkable Evidence Small Boy Responsible "Suddenly Went Mad"

National Advocate · Monday 24 October 1938 · page 1

Remarkable evidence was given before the coroner. Mr. W. S. Bromhead. at the Bathurst Court House an Saturday during the…

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Scrub Fire at Ballina Hundreds of Acres Swept Homes in Danger BALLINA

National Advocate · Monday 24 October 1938 · page 1

Hundreds of acres of scru[?] country were devastated by fire yesterday, in one of the worst outbreaks the district has experienced…

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"Felt a Bit Wild." So Set a House on fire. Bathurst Conner's Inquiry. BATHURST

Leader · Monday 24 October 1938 · page 3

That he had "felt a hit m[?]d," threw a brick through a window, crawled through the opening, sat a house on fire and than gave…

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Bush Fire Prevention Advisory Committee's Educational Report

National Advocate · Tuesday 25 October 1938 · page 3

With the approach of the bush file season the Bush Fires Advisory Committee representing a number of interested bodies has resumed its…

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Grandstand Destroyed By Fire Wellington, (N.z.)

National Advocate · Wednesday 26 October 1938 · page 3

The Foxton Racing Club's main [?]rand stand was destroyed by fire to-day…

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War in China. Kai Shek Resigning. Rumors Denied. Disastrous Canton Fires. LONDON, Oct. 26

Leader · Wednesday 26 October 1938 · page 2

The Chinese Ambassador in London, Mr. Qo Taichi, denies rumors that Marshal Chiang Kai Shek is contemplating…

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Rats Cause Fire in Car Lady's Narrow Escape

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 27 October 1938 · page 9

MRS Wm. Huckle, of "Claremont," Leadville, was driving into Leadville on Monday last when, about one and a half miles from…

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Liner on Fire German Ship's Escape New York

National Advocate · Thursday 27 October 1938 · page 3

A distress signal from the German liner Deutschland sent three ships racing across the Atlantic to her aid to-day…

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Long Service Medal For Dubbo Fire Chief Presentation By Commissioners DUBBO

National Advocate · Friday 28 October 1938 · page 5

Yesterday, evening, when the Board of Fire Commissioners visited Dubbo. the opportunity was taken to present, Captain D. R. Hawkins, the Dubbo…

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Big N.Z. Blaze Wellington (N.z.)

National Advocate · Saturday 29 October 1938 · page 2

Damage estimated at £15,000 was caused by a fire which broke out in the premises of Thompson's Crystal Products Ltd. manufacturers of sweets…

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Fire Brigade Inspection

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 31 October 1938 · page 2

The half-yearly inspection of the Lithgow fire brigade was carried out on Friday by Mr. E. Parkes, of the Fire Brigade Commissioners' Office…

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Clothes on Fire Girl Saves Sister MELBOURNE

National Advocate · Monday 31 October 1938 · page 1

Only the presence of mind of 11-year-old Betty Hollibone, who threw a bucket of water over her sister, Joan as she rushed from the house a mass…

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