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

Fires & bushfires, 1939

677 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 29 of 34

No Bush. Fire Brigade

National Advocate · Tuesday 14 November 1939 · page 2

Though Trunkey Creek district, was one cf the hardest hit in the last [?] fires, there is no intention of forming a bush fire brigade there…

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"Fire Bugs" Sydney Firms Warned Alarm at City Outbreaks Sydney

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 November 1939 · page 1

Business firms in Sydney were warned by the police to-day to watch for "firebugs," and take precautions against damage to…

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Sprayed with Bullets Double Bay Sensation Accidental Fire From C[?]er SYDNEY, [?]

National Advocate · Wednesday 15 November 1939 · page 1

Residents of Cross s[?]t. Double Bay, were under m[?]gun fire this morning, but [?]tely no one was injured the fire…

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Bush Fire Brigade for Dunedoo

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 November 1939 · page 1

A MEETING, convened by Mr.O. L. Milling, will be held in the C.W.A Room at Dunedoo on Saturday afternoon next af 3 o'clock…

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Fire Precautions

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 November 1939 · page 8

As a precautionary measure against bush fires Cobbora Shire Cornell workers are cutting fire breaks to culverts and bridge…

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Careless Use of Fire

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 16 November 1939 · page 6

The public are reminted that careless use of fire may develop into a very serious matter, therefore, when camping, make sure to…

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How God will Destroy the World by Fire

Leader · Friday 17 November 1939 · page 2

Next Sunday evening, in the Baptist Church. [?] this [?] This[?] [?] valuable to those who are…

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Bush Fire Brigades Forming

National Advocate · Saturday 18 November 1939 · page 2

Several members at yesterday's meeting of the Turon Shire Council informed the Shire Clerk (Mr. David Boyd) that they were making the…

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A Bonny Blaze

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 18 November 1939 · page 20

Farmer Govan was walking through the village when be met the minister looking very depressed. "Sorry to hear about the fire at…

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Display of Bushfire Posters

National Advocate · Saturday 18 November 1939 · page 2

The Bush Fires Advisory Committee in continuance of its aims to create a bush fire consciousness in the minds of the public and…

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Bush Fire Brigades

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 20 November 1939 · page 4

SEVERAL bush fire brigades have been formed in the Wellington district, and the residents of Spicer's Creek and adjoining…

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Bush Fire Prevention Formation of Lowther-hampton Brigade

Lithgow Mercury · Monday 20 November 1939 · page 2

Bush fire brigades are to be found throughout Blaxland Shire, which has been "cut" into sections. One of these embraces Blaxland Swamp, Lowther,…

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Serious Botany Fire Valuable Machinery Destroyed As Well As Much Wool Sydney This Afternoon

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 22 November 1939 · page 2

A fire at Lupton's wool-scouring, works, Botany, early this morning, caused damage estimated' at about £12,000, of which £6000 was the…

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Air Raids German 'Plane Over Outskirts of London Thousands Watch Anti-aircraft Fire on Enemy Other Raiders Appear But Drop No Bombs London

National Advocate · Wednesday 22 November 1939 · page 3

A German reconnaissance plane penetrated the defences as far as the outskirts of London to-day before being driven off by anti-aircraft fire. No air raid warnings were sounded when the machine appeared…

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Bush Fire Brigade

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 November 1939 · page 6

At a meeting on the 18th inst., convened by Constable Hungerford, it was decided to form a voluntary bush fire brigade. Officers were…

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Local Bush Fire Brigade

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 November 1939 · page 9

At the meeting at Dunedoo on 11th inst. of the local branch of the Farmers and Settlers' Association a motion was carried "That…

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Fire-fighting Line Extends Brigade Formed at Dunedoo

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 23 November 1939 · page 8

WITH the throat of forest fires becoming greater each day, district towns are keeping pace in preparation, [?] the formation of…

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Bush Fire Brigades Duties of Captains

National Advocate · Monday 27 November 1939 · page 1

The formation of bush fire brigades is going on apace all over the country, in view of the danger of future fires created buy the…

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Cottage Destroyed Blaze at Redbank

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 27 November 1939 · page 1

AT about 10 o'clock on Saturday night a fire broke out in a cottage at Redbank occupied by Mr. S. Fancett, and before assistance…

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