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Broken Hill & the Far West · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1932

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Homestead on Weeroona Destroyed by Fire

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 2

The homestead at Weeroona Station, 50 miles from Broken Hill on the Wilcannia-road, owned by Messrs. J. and E. Tainsh, was destroyed by fire about…

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Fire at Whangarei (N.z.) Estimated Damage £30,000 Wellington (N.Z.), January 15

Barrier Miner · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 3

A fire in the business centre of Whangarei, New Zealand, did damage estimated at £30,000. There were many narrow escapes from injury. Several…

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The Recent Bush Fires. Mr Davidson, M.L A, Sympathetic

Western Grazier · Saturday 16 January 1932 · page 2

I have been closely, watching the ravages of the bush fires in the, Western Portion of the State, Particularly is it affects my own electorate (writes…

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Bush Fires in S.A. 12 Stations Threatened Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 January 1932 · page 7

Ten or 12 stations, are menaced by a serious bush, five which broke out in the Flinders Range country yesterday. It occurred on the Mount Maria…

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Bush Fires Outbreak at Carinyah a House Destroyed Cootamundra

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 January 1932 · page 1

A big bush fire broke out carly this morning on Mr. P. Scott's station at Carinyah. The flames lit up the sky over a radius of 12 miles. About 50…

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Bush Fires Outbreak at Carinyah a House Destroyed Coolamundra

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 January 1932 · page 8

A big busk fire broke out early this morning on Mr, P. Scott's station at Carinyah. The flames lit up the sky over a radius of 12 miles. About 50…

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Fires at Grenfell Incendiarism Suspected Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 January 1932 · page 1

Inquiries into several serious fires which occurred in the Grenfell district in the past few weeks have caused the police to believe that incendirists are…

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Fires at Grenfell Incendiarism Suspected Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 January 1932 · page 8

Inquirira into several serious fires, which occirred in the Grenfell district in the past few weeks have caused the police to believe that incendiarists are…

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Fire at Thornbury (Vic) Church Property Burnt Valued at About £7000 Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Saturday 16 January 1932 · page 7

Damage estimated at about £7000 was caused by a fire which broke out in Holy Trinity Church Thornbury, today. The church Sunday school hall,…

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Bush Fires Wilmington Outbreak Now Under Control Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 January 1932 · page 1

A fire which swept suddenly, through 100 square miles in the districts adjacent to Wilmington was got under control at 6 p.m. yesterday. The fire…

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Bush Fires in S.A. 12 Stations Threatened Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 January 1932 · page 4

Ten or 12 stations are menaced by a serious bush fire which broke out in the Flinders Range country yesterday. It occurred on the Mount Maria…

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Fire at Thornbury Damage About £6000 Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 January 1932 · page 3

Fire destroyed three drying sheds at the Northcote Tile Company's works, Thornbury, last night. An employee of the company removed a…

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Fire at Cloncurry a Hotel Destroyed Brisbane

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 January 1932 · page 3

The Post Office Hotel at Cloncurry was destroyed by fire early yesterday morning. The wife of the licensee, staff, and the [?]oarders escaped in…

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Fire at Thornbury (Vic.) Church Property Burnt Valued at About £7000 Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 January 1932 · page 4

Damage estimated at about £7000 was caused by a fire which broke out in Holy Trinity Church, Thornbury, to-day. The church, Sunday school hall,…

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Careless Use of Fire and Killing of Sheep Pastoralists Deputation Waits on Inspector Gibson

Barrier Miner · Monday 18 January 1932 · page 1

The careless use of fire by picnickers and the stealing and killing of sheep in the district were among the matters mentioned to Inspector…

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Bush Fires Damage in Victoria Thousand Sheep Burnt Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 January 1932 · page 2

Bush fires are raging over a large area of Victoria and causing considerable damage. One thousand sheep were burnt near Willung…

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No Inquiry to Be Held Into Boola Boolka Fires

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 January 1932 · page 2

Inspector Gibson has been advised by Sergeant Canning, of Menindie, that the coroner has decided to dispense with the holding of an inquiry into the grass…

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New Guard Fire Fighters Returning to Sydney Sydney

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 19 January 1932 · page 2

The New Guard volunteer fire, fighters left Cobar yesterday on the return to Sydney…

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Bush Fires in S.A. All Arg Reported [?]Ut in Flinders Range Adelaide

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 January 1932 · page 4

Fires in the Flinders Range district, which residents have been, fighting since Friday night, were reported out to-day. The fires broke out with…

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Bush Fires £80,000 House Burnt in Bayswater, Vic. Children's Narrow Escape.. Melbourne

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 20 January 1932 · page 2

Bush fires continue to rage in many parts of Victoria. At Bayswater, a house which cost £30,000 to build, was destroyed.Five children belonging…

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