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Hunter Valley · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1936

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Fire at Pambula Three Business Premises Destroyed. Sydney

Singleton Argus · Monday 15 June 1936 · page 2

Three business premises in the main street of Pambula, on the South Coast, were destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon…

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Disturbances in Palestine Unabated Troops Reply to Rebels' Fire Jerusalem

Singleton Argus · Monday 15 June 1936 · page 1

The disturbances in Palestine are unabated. Several districts spent a disturbed night. Rifles and machine-guns were in action in Eastern Esdraelon for the third night in succession when marauders attacked…

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Fire Inquiry

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 16 June 1936 · page 3

The Cessnock District Coroner (Mr. W. S. Johnston) will hold an inquiry at Cessnock Courthouse to-morrow morning, at 10 a.m., into…

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Twenty Persons Burned to Death in Cinema Fire STH.INDIA Ghastly Fate Fierce Blaze London, June 15

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 16 June 1936 · page 1

The Bombay correspondent of "The Times" says that at least twenty persons, mostly women and children,…

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Fire at Aberdare Five-roomed Cottage Destroved

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 16 June 1936 · page 3

During the early hours of Sunday morning a six-roomed cottage in Aberdare-road was, with its contents, totally destroyed by fire. The damage…

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Cessnock Fire Inquiry Thirteen Witnesses to be Called

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Tuesday 16 June 1936 · page 3

Thirteen witnesses, including Detective-Sergeant Wiley, will give evidence at the inquiry which the District Coroner…

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Fire Board Vote Ald. Griffin Elected SYDNEY

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Tuesday 16 June 1936 · page 6

Alderman Martin J. Griffith, of Bathurst, has been elected to the Board of Fire Commissioners in place of the late E. E. Collins, M.L.C…

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To-day's News Telegraphic & Cable Service Tragic Fire at Cinema Bombay

The Scone Advocate · Tuesday 16 June 1936 · page 1

At least 20 persons, mostly women and children, were incinerated and injured in a fire at Motimahl cinema at Hyderabad. The fire,…

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20 Killed in Cinema Fire in India Patrons Trapped in Burning Building. Victims Recognisable Only by Jewellery Worn BOMBAY

The Muswellbrook Chronicle · Tuesday 16 June 1936 · page 2

At least 20 persons, mostly women and children, were killed in a fire at Motimahl cinema at Hyderabad. The fire, which originated in the operator's cabin, spread with lightning rapidity to the wooden balcony reserved for Zenana women, who rushed…

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Killed Father Daughter Fires Rifle "T0 Frighten Him WELLINGTON(N.Z;)Wednesday

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 17 June 1936 · page 3

A father was Shot dead allegedly by his 15-year-old daughter, at Kiwi, 46 miles, from Nelson.The Man was Joseph Caldwell, a It Is alleged: that 'tho tragedy,…

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New Fire Commissioner Elected Alderman M. J. Griffin Mayor of Bathurst

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 17 June 1936 · page 2

The Chief Secretary (Mr J. F. Chaffey) stated on Monday that advice had been received from the returning officer who conducted an election on June 15…

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Many Deaths in Cinema Fire Mostly Women and Children. London

Singleton Argus · Wednesday 17 June 1936 · page 2

The Bombay correspondent, of "The Times" says that at least twenty persons, mostly women and children, were incinerated, and…

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Fire at Cessnock Damage at Solicitor's Office Evidence at Inquiry Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Wednesday 17 June 1936 · page 2

An inquiry into the circumstances of the fire which partially destroyed the business premises of Albert Edward Westcott, solicitor, of Vincent-street, on May 9, was conducted at the Cessnock Courthouse by the Cessnock District Coroner…

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Cessnock Fire Mr. Westcott in the Box Questions Objected to CESSNOCK,Tursday

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Thursday 18 June 1936 · page 7

All of Albert Edward Westcott's available books were exhibited in the Corner's Court today, when the hearing was resumed before the District Coroner (Mr. W. S. Johnston) into the circumstances of the fire which partially…

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Fire Inquiry (Continued)

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 June 1936 · page 5

been damaged by fire. Callings had been practically destroyed, and partitions severely damaged. They made a search of some debris in a back…

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New Fire Station a Weston Request Shire's Support Cessnock

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Friday 19 June 1936 · page 3

Kearsley Shiro Council last' night decided to co-operate with, member of the Weston Fire Brigade in their efforts to obtain a new fire station…

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"Mallciously Set Alight," Says Coroner Inquiry Into Cause of Fire at A.E. Westcott's Offices. Police Witnesses Give Starling Evidence. [?] That Fire Was Deliberately Caused by Immersion Heater

The Cessnock Eagle and South Maitland Recorder · Friday 19 June 1936 · page 2

[?] of a starting character was given at the [?] by the District Coroner (Mr. W. [?] at Cessnock Courthouse on Wednesday [?] into the cause of the fire which…

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MR. W. JACK Presentation Made Lorn Fire Brigade

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Saturday 20 June 1936 · page 6

Opportunity was taken at the Lorn Fire Brigade station to make a presentation to Mr. W. Jack, last captain of Lorn Fire Brigade…

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Theatre Fire Murrurundi Blaze Good Save Murrurundi

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 22 June 1936 · page 3

The discovery of a fire in the Strand Theatre, Murrurundi, and the prompt steps taken to check it, probably averted the destruction of the thea…

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Patrol Fires Askari Deserters Located Sudan Clash Nairobi, June,21

The Maitland Daily Mercury · Monday 22 June 1936 · page 1

A patrol of the King's African rifles pursued and located 31 Itilian Askari deserters, who escaped from an internment camp in the Sudan…

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