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Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1926

204 stories in Goulburn & the Tablelands (Yass, Young)'s papers · page 7 of 11

North Coast Bush Fires. LISMORE

The Yass Courier · Monday 18 October 1926 · page 6

On the North Coast bush fires are still raging. Widespread devastation is being caused. The fire has s vept a 9-mile front between M[?]…

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Bush Fires Still Raging in North Sydney Suburbs Ablaze SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 18 October 1926 · page 2

The return of hot and sultry weather was responsible for many outbreaks of fires in the scrubs of the suburbs of Sydney. Firemen in…

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Fire Officer Killed Terrible Death in Flames

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 20 October 1926 · page 5

SYDNEY, Tuesday.—Station-officer Frederick William Morris was burnt to death, and two firemen were injured in a fire which destroyed Mr. E…

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Another Botany Fire Over £15,000 Damage SYDNEY

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 20 October 1926 · page 2

A fire broke out early this morning in the works of the Colonial Wool Combing, Spinning, and Weaving Co., Limited, Botany…

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Bush Fires at Braidwood

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 22 October 1926 · page 1

BRAIDWOOD:—Bush fires have already started in the Braidwood district There was a big fire at the foot of the range to the cat o the town on…

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Fire Officer's Funeral Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 22 October 1926 · page 3

The funeral or Fire Station Officer Frederick William Morris who met his death at the fire of Fowlers Tannery at Botany on Monday was…

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Shed on Fire Rear of Auburn Street Premises Big Blaze is Averted

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 25 October 1926 · page 2

A fire in Goulburn this morning caused occupants of business premises on the western side of the Auburn Street block between…

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Bush Fires Outbreaks in District Valuable Grasslands Destroyed

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 27 October 1926 · page 2

During the past week bush fires have broken out in various parts of the Goulburn and surrounding districts…

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Bogan Bush Fire Brigade. Extracts From Rules

The Yass Courier · Thursday 28 October 1926 · page 3

Following are extracts from rules adopted by Bogan Bush Fire Brigade, for fighting bush fires :— “The brigade shall consist of…

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With Broken Thigh Old Man in Bush Fire Track Brisbane

The Burrowa News · Friday 29 October 1926 · page 6

For four hours on Saturday last, an old bushman, A. Finch, 66, called for assistance on the side of South Tambourine mountain, where he lay…

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Fire at Racing Stable Wellington (N.z.)

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 1 November 1926 · page 6

One hundred and twenty trotting horses were extricated with difficulty when a fire (the second within a week) burnt down a racing stable at…

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Fireman, Injured Accident at Fire Station

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 3 November 1926 · page 2

Mr. Ted Kercher, of Ruby-street, Goulburn, a volunteer member of the local brigade, received a severe blow in the face from the nozzle of a hose…

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Verner Street Fire Motor Garage Ablaze Good Save in Early Morning

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 5 November 1926 · page 4

A good save was effected when a fire broke out in a Verner-street motor garage in the early hours of this morning…

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A £40,000 Fire Sydney

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 8 November 1926 · page 2

The premises of the Vacuum Oil Company at Noumea were totally de stroyed by fire yesterday, together with 15,000 cases of benzine and…

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Disastrous Temora Fire Damage Approximates £30,000 TEMORA

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 10 November 1926 · page 2

A fire this morning destroyed the stores of James Thoms, Ltd., causing damage of approximately £30,000. The outbreak was noticed about 5…

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Big Fire at Milton Milton

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Friday 12 November 1926 · page 7

Damage ,estimated at over £3000 was done when fire wiped out the Redhead mill upon which the small village of Redhead depended…

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Risk of Fires Grass Along Railway Lines

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 15 November 1926 · page 4

The Southern Area Commissioner states that in view of the phenomenal growth Of grass alongside the line, the risk of fires this season will be…

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Danger of Fires. (To the Editor of the Yass Courier)

The Yass Courier · Monday 15 November 1926 · page 5

Dear Sir.—In view of the phenomenal growth of grass alongside the the risk of fires this season will he great. The Department is…

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Queanbeyan Fire Damage to Extent of £600

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Monday 15 November 1926 · page 4

QUEANBEYAN.—The premises of Messrs. Kay and McGiven, coach and motor body builders, were gutted by fire on Wednesday afternoon last…

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Bush Fires Tarlo Mountain Ablaze Flames Sweep Towards Goulburn

Goulburn Evening Penny Post · Wednesday 17 November 1926 · page 2

Bush fires have been raging on the Tarlo Range, in the vicinity on Tarlo Gap, about seven miles from Goulburn, since the week-end…

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