BUSHFIRES Checked by Rain Building Razed Melbourne
The severe and extensive bushfires which have devastated thousands of acres of grassland throughout Victoria, causing damage estimated at…
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Fires & bushfires, 1936
579 stories in Hunter Valley's papers · page 7 of 29
Fires at Bellbird Cessnock
After being idle last week due to an outbreak of fire in one of the tunnels, Bellbird Colliery was again idle to - day, It is stated that flames…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Echo of Cessnock Fire. Widow's Claim for £3000
The hearing was concluded before Mr. Justice Bavin on Friday of the case in which Ivy Pearl Carr claimed £3000…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Wangi Plague Children Sent Home Fires Useless Newcastle
Owing to a plague of mosquitoes, the children at the Wangi Public School were sent home to-day. The mosquitoes…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Theatre Fire Over 200 Lives Lost Victims Trapped. Pekin, March.18
More than 200 people, including 14 players, lost, their lives When a fire destroyed a theatre at a, village 20 miles south of Tientsin to-night…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire at Millfield
During last night a motor garage at Millfield, the property of Mr. R. Sweetman, was totally destroyed by fire. How the fire…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Blaze of Colour Scots' Flower Show at Muswellbrook
Lovely specimens of floriculture were the many blooms displayed in the School of Arts, Muswellbrook, at the annual autumn…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Wharf Fire Bales of Hay SYDNEY
A fire, broke out this afternoon in some bales of hay on the top floor of No. 4 Wharf, Darling Harbour. Six brigade were rushed to the scene…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire Prosecution Wagga
Ernest Magrath, farmer, of The Rock, was fined £4 on a charge of igniting stubble within -10 yards of inflammable material, Police alleged…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →£ 1500 DAMAGES Convent Hall Destroyed Moreee Blaze Moree
Damage estimated at about £ 1500 was caused early yesterday morning when St. Philomena 's Convent, School Hall was completely destroyed by fire…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Serious Bush Fires in Victoria Homes Destroyed and Battle to Save Plantations
Several homes were destroyed by bushfires, -which broke out in various parts of Victoria yesterday. Strong northerly winds and hot…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wall of Flame Fires in Victoria Homes Lost Melbourne
Rivalling In severity the tragic fires of several years ago, a huge wall of flame, several miles In width, enveloped the tiny saw…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Serious Loss Victorian Bushfires Homes Destroyed Melbourne
Busnnres throughout the State have caused heavy loss and several homes have been destroyed. The outbreaks coincided with the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire Victim Victorian Outbreaks MELBOURNE
The first victim of the Victorian bush fires was a young man, who died after being found unconscious in a fireswept forest range…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Burned to Death Fire at Cloncurry CLONOURRY
When a large boarding-nouse near the railway station at Cloncurry was destroyed by fire the proprietor, John Carroll, 78, was burned to death, He…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Cinema Blaze Sydney
two operators in a cinema at states more last night were badly burned about, the hands and face when a film, about to be scrcened, caught fire. The…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Italian Gas Attacks Most Cruel Form of Butchery ABYSSINIA Use Confirmed Liquid Fire London, April 3
According to the evidence of eye witnesses, who include the special correspondent of "The Times," and medical…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Hotel Blaze Brigade 's Good Save MELBOURNE
Fire broke out early yesterday at the Commercial Hotel, South Morang. It destroyed the dining hall and several outbuildings, The guests and the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Liquid Fire and Gas Alleged Use by Italians London
According to eye-witnesses, who include a special correspondent of "The Times" and medical officers from Bed Cross units, the Italians have added…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Clothing Catches Fire at Open Stove Young Married Woman in Serious Condition
Mrs Maud"Murray, aged 20, of Redfern was shockingly burned on the back, legs, and hands when her clothing caught lire as she was working by…
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