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Hunter Valley · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1930

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Shops Go In Qld. Fire Two Men Injured Brisbane

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 17 November 1930 · page 1

In a fire at Geomaril (Queensland) this morning. seven shops were destroyed, Two men received burns which necessitated their removal to…

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Bush Fires. Time to Prepare

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 18 November 1930 · page 1

Everyone is agreed that there is a grave danger of grass fires sweeping the district, but so far no attempt has been made to, set up an…

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Fire Bogs Busy Hurstville Blaze Brigade's Save Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 November 1930 · page 1

When the fire brigade extinguished a fire in Hurstville last night, they discovered that inoendiarists had been at work. Thick wads of…

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In Nick of Time Escape From Fire Queenscliff Blaze Sydney

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 November 1930 · page 1

When the top floor of a two-storey building of weatherboard,. occupied by Claude Guy, at Queensell[?], was destroyed by fire early this morning…

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Abernethy Fire Inquest to be Held

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 18 November 1930 · page 7

An inquest will be held at the Ceasnock Courthouse, on Wednesday, 26th November, into the circumstances of the destruction by fire of…

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Fire at Hospital. Incendiarism Alleged Gilgandra

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 18 November 1930 · page 5

At about half past 2 on Sunday morning the isolation block at Gilgandra Public Hospital was destroyed by fire. It is believed that the building…

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Central Killing Yards Mr. O'Neil Fires Another Shot. (To the Editor)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 18 November 1930 · page 5

Sir,—I notice that Alderman Gordon must have been wrongly reported. The report made him say he saw a letter from me; now we find he…

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Big City Fire Outbreak Last Night Colossal Damage

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 18 November 1930 · page 2

Damage estimated at £30,000 was caused by a fire which broke out in Wilmot-street, Sydney late last night…

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Hospital Fire Police Suspect Arson

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 November 1930 · page 3

A fire, which broke out at the Gilgandra Hospital on Sunday morning, and which destroyed the isolation block, is believed to have been…

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Brave Father Search for Children Another Big Fire

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 19 November 1930 · page 4

The grandstand on the Australian Coursing Club Limited's property, near the corner of Gardonor's road and Botany-road, Mascot, was…

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Fire at Lidcombe Thrilling Escape of Family . Sydney

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 19 November 1930 · page 2

Jacob Edwards, his wife, and six children made a thrilling escape from their home at Lidcombe when it caught fire last night…

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Good Save Early Morning Blaze Three Houses Alight

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 November 1930 · page 6

An alarm of fire was raised at 1.40 a.m. this morning by a traveller by car who noticing a reflection near the Maitland…

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£200 in Notes Burnt in Adelaide Fire

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 November 1930 · page 3

A purse containing £200 in bank notes was stated by Miss C. E. Finn to have been destroyed by a fire which occurred in premises occupied by her…

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Man Burned Regent Street Fire Coroner Inquires

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 20 November 1930 · page 7

"There is no charge against you Thorley, but in view of some of the circumstances, I think it might be well if you are in here…

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Bush Fires. Protective Measures. Move by P.. P.. UNION

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 21 November 1930 · page 1

The local branch of the Primary Producers' Union has taken steps to obtain the co-operation of the Shire Council, Pastures Protection Board,…

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Merriwa and District News (Reprinted from the Merriwa and Cassills "News.") Bush Fire Fighting. Graziers Seek Co-operation of Shire in Organisation

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Friday 21 November 1930 · page 3

A deputation representing the Graziers' Association waited on the Shire Council at its last meeting with a request that the council co-operate in a…

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Fire Brigade

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 November 1930 · page 6

The Fire Brigade Board Commissioners will visit Raymond Terrace on the 28th inst., to confer with the council with a view to establishing…

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£200 in Notes in Fire

Singleton Argus · Friday 21 November 1930 · page 5

A purse containing £200 in bank notes was stated by Miss C. E. Finn to have been destroyed by a Fire which occurred in promises occupied by her…

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Injured Man's Story of Regent Street Fire Severely Burned Rumour of Petrol Stealing "It Is a Lie"

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 21 November 1930 · page 6

I have heard a lot of rumours concerning myself having caused it while stealing benzine; It is common round the town and it is a lie. I would like to know who started the story," said Lloyd Thorley, labourer, in giving evidence at the West Maitland…

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STANHOPE Weather Causes Concern Fires Feared

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 22 November 1930 · page 10

The continued dry weather is causing much concern to these engaged in landed industries. A thunderstorm during the week…

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