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Broken Hill & the Far West · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1933

337 stories in Broken Hill & the Far West's papers · page 13 of 17

Packing Cases on Fire Warning Given By Fire Chief

Barrier Miner · Friday 28 July 1933 · page 4

Sub-Station Officer Stephenson, of South Broken Hill Fire Brigade, when standing near the station door at 11.30 o'clock last night saw what he thought…

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Packing Cases on Fire

Barrier Miner · Monday 31 July 1933 · page 2

District Fire Officer Neville regards in a serious light a fire which broke out among some packing cases in the back yard of Middleton and Opie's…

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A Chimney Fire

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 2 August 1933 · page 2

A fireman from the Central Station was summoned to the residence of Mr. F. Price on the outskirts of Railway Town at 7.14 o'clock last night…

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Fire at Whurlie Station

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 August 1933 · page 1

A fire broke out in the old homestead at Whurlie Station in the early hours of Thursday morning. The kitchen and a considerable amount of…

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Car on Fire; Driver Hurt

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 August 1933 · page 1

MELBOURNE, Friday. — Yesterday a pedestrian found a motor coupe on fire against the fence of the Kew Cemetery, and its driver, Elten…

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Escape From Fire Two Rescued By Firemen Bravery Oe Woman Sydney

Barrier Miner · Saturday 5 August 1933 · page 1

A woman and her infant daughter had a remarkable escape from a fire which destroyed Teague's pastry shop in Redfern early this morning…

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Big Damage in Adelaide Fire

Barrier Miner · Monday 7 August 1933 · page 2

ADELAIDE, Monday. — Damage estimated at from £8000 to £10,000 was caused by a five which broke out at the flour mills of William Charlick…

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Whurlie Station Fire

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 August 1933 · page 2

Details concerning the fire which broke out in the kitchen of Whurlie Station early on Tuesday morning have been received at the Central…

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South Fire Brigade Ball

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 August 1933 · page 2

The South Fire Brigade ball will be held in Smith's hall to-night. The function was arranged to assist the fund for sending a team of firemen to…

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Big Fire at Jamestown Drapery Shop Destroyed JAMESTOWN

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 8 August 1933 · page 4

Watched by a crowd of 350 residents, many in night clothes, a fire destroyed the drapery establishment of Mr. J. G. Hamilton to-day and…

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Activity at Fire Station

Barrier Miner · Friday 11 August 1933 · page 1

The Fire Brigade Station should be a most attractive spot during the celebrations. Much painting is being carried out…

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Tribute to Fire Brigade

Barrier Miner · Monday 14 August 1933 · page 2

SYDNEY, Monday.—Mr. T. Nance, chief officer of the New South Wales Fire Brigade, says that the brigade ranks among the foremost in the…

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Chimney Fire

Barrier Miner · Thursday 17 August 1933 · page 1

At 6.5 o'clock last night a chimney fire occurred at the residence of Mr. Stephen James, 197 Iodide-street. The flames were extinguished by the Fire…

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Another Chimney Fire

Barrier Miner · Friday 18 August 1933 · page 2

A chimney fire at premises known as Wright's bakery was responsible for the Central Fire Brigade being called out at 8.26 o'clock this…

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False Alarm of Fire

Barrier Miner · Saturday 19 August 1933 · page 1

A man rang the fire bell at the Central Station at 6.62 o'clock last night and informed the firemen in the watch room that there was a fire at the rear…

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Cartridge Explodes in Fire

Barrier Miner · Monday 21 August 1933 · page 1

When a cartridge was accidentally thrown into a fire in the home of Mr. Jack Vance, of 716 Wolfram-street, recently it exploded and the shell…

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Saved His Children Fire In Victorian Country Home MELBOURNE

Barrier Miner · Tuesday 22 August 1933 · page 4

Dashing twice into a burning house through a blazing hall, Mr. K. C. Matthews rescued his young son and daughter from flames when his home…

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Old-time Fire Engine

Barrier Miner · Wednesday 23 August 1933 · page 1

People passing in the vicinity of the Crystal-street station during the past few days have had their attention drawn to an old-style horse-drawn…

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Illuminations at Fire Station

Barrier Miner · Thursday 24 August 1933 · page 1

The Central Fire Brigade statr, under District Officer Neville, will to-morrow begin making the necessary electrical installations for the special…

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Fire at Guest House

Barrier Miner · Friday 25 August 1933 · page 3

SYDNEY, Friday.—It is believed that a fire which resulted in the destruction of a section of the Royal Guest House at Neutral Bay was…

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