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Broken Hill & the Far West · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1932

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Bush Fires Numerous Outbreaks Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 6

Bush fires are raging south of Wagg[?] over a [?] are of wheat country. A fire started near Mangopiah past night and was regarded as [?] safe. Owing…

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Grass and Bush Fires Disastrous Outdkeaks in Western District of N.S.W. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 8

Devastating grass fires have followed the heat wave in western New South Wales. Thousands of acres have been burnt and about 20,000 sheep lost…

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Grass and Bush Fires Disastrous Outbreaks in Western District of N.S.W. Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 2

Devastating grass fires have followed the heat wave in western New South Wales. Thousands of acres have been burnt and about 20,000 sheep lost…

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Fires During Holiiday Two Houses Destroyed

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 3

Tho already long list of fires over the holiday period was incresed on New Year's.Eve and last night when the brigade responded to there calls…

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"Fire of Youth"

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 3

This story is about a family of young people who live a happy-go-lucky existence. When their mother died their father lost all interest in life and he…

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Grass Fires at Canberra 100 Sheep Destroyed Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 2

After a hard fight grass fires which threatened Canberra yesterday were extinguished. About 4000 acres were swept ana 100 sheep lost…

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Collection for Sufferers by Fire at the South

Barrier Miner · Saturday 2 January 1932 · page 3

When the call came to the South Brigade about 18 male members of the Central-street Methodist choir and the Baptist choir were preparing to sing…

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Notes and Comments Bush Fires.—

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 January 1932 · page 2

The high temperatures will cause great anxiety in Victoria, especially in the heavily-timbered parts of the State such as Gippsland, which has on…

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Bush Fires Those in Cobar District Were Burning Last Night Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 January 1932 · page 1

Most of the bush fires reported at the end of last week have either burnt themselves out or have been extinguished. The fires to the south and…

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Bush Fires Raging in Ivanhoe District Aborigines Want £1 a Day to Help in Fighting Them

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 January 1932 · page 1

Serious bush fires are raging in the Ivanhoe police district, according to a telegram sent by Constable Wedlock, of Ivanhoe, to Inspector Glbson…

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Fires and Fire Alarms From A. E. Brown:—

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 January 1932 · page 1

In respect to the recent fire in Williams lane West, 1, a near by resident, [?]ther with many others, have wondered why a hydrant just a few yards…

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Fire Prevention District Officer's Don'ts

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 January 1932 · page 3

In view of the alarming increase in fires in Broken Hill District-Officer F. V. Spring has compiled the following list of "Don'ts" to be observed…

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Fire at Lithgow Power Station Damaged Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 January 1932 · page 3

A fire which threatened to destroy the power station at Lithgow was got under control only after strenuous efforts. The station supplies…

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Outbreak Near Bourke 100 Fire Fighters Out Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 January 1932 · page 1

A large fire is reported near W[?]ga Downs. 30 miles from Bourke. Thirty men left Bourke this morning to help to [?]tem the flames, while an…

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Paddington Station Fire Now on 90-Mile Front Work of Fire Fighting Has Been Abandoned Heavy Losses Reported Sydney

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 January 1932 · page 1

A message received from the Cobar district this morning stated that the Paddington Station fire is now on a 90-mile front and had had to be…

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Heavy Damage Caused Reports of Residents Who Came Through Fire Area

Barrier Miner · Monday 4 January 1932 · page 1

Messrs. F. V. Moffitt, manager of the Vacuum Oil Company, H. F. Pearson, Government mining inspector, and A. M'Leod, surveyor, returned…

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Grassand Bush Fires Pire Fighters at Cobar Abandon Efforts Mt. Hope Threatened Sydney. Tuesdny

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 5 January 1932 · page 2

A message, from Cobar states that in view of the large area of the bush fire and the almost hopelessness of conquering the flames, fire fighters have…

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Fire in Pell-street

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 5 January 1932 · page 2

At 7.58 o'clock Ulla morning the Central Fire Brigade received a call to the residence ol Mr. B. F. L. Carpenter. 192 Pell-street where a fire…

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Fire at Bowen, Queensland Estimated Damage £7000 Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 5 January 1932 · page 2

A fire partly destroyed the main business portion of Bowen. The damage is estimated at £7000…

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Big Fire in Parkes Heavy Damage Done Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 5 January 1932 · page 2

A disastrous bro broke out in the business centre of Parks, early this morning. M'Glyne and Company's general store was gutted and empty…

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