Canowindra Fire Petrol Shed and Contents Destroyed
A fire which caused damage estimated at £500 occurred at the petrol depot owned by Mr. W. E. Croucher, at Canowindra, about 2 p.m. on…
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Fires & bushfires, 1933
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Petrol Blaze. Canowindra Explosion
The most dangerous fire in Canowindra's history occurred at 1:45 p.m. on Wednesday (says the "Star") when Mr. W. E. Croucher's petrol…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →Two Recent Blazes Maliciously Caused Coroner Hears of Fire Bugs Perambulating Petrol Tin Hessian Used in North Hill Blaze
STARTLING evidence was given in two fire inquiries heard on Wednesday by the District Coroner, Mr. A. H. H. Sam, who returned verdicts of malicious intent in both cases. The mysterious movements of a perambulating petrol tin…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →The Parkes St. Fire
In the case of the Bing home, fired on February 24, a startling feature of the evidence was the relating by witnesses of the discovery of large…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Spectacular Fire At Forbes Showground Grandstand Destroyed
One of the most spectacular fires seen in Forbes in recent years destroyed the grandstand at Forbes Showground about 3.30…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Shire Sensation Cr. Dickson Leaves Saturdays Meeting. On the Advice of His Solicitor. When Fire Prosecutions are Being Discussed
There was somewhat of a stir at Saturday’s meeting of the Waugoola Shire Council towards the close of the business when…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →BUSHFIRES Damage in Victoria (By Wire) Sydney
A serious bush fire broke out in the Gisborne district in Victoria yesterday. Eight square miles of grass country…
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A grass fire at Wandook, eight miles from Deniliquin, destroyed 800 acres and caused heavy loss among sheep, which were found piled along…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mussel Shells. Fire Captain's Discovery
Will Forbes water-mains ultimately be choked up by shells? The question is inspired by the statement of Fire Captain Twogood, who says that…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bush Fires Graziers Blamed (By Wire) Sydney
A Melbourne message states that Sir Jams Barrett, told a meeting of the Victorian branch of the Australian Forest League that many…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire in Theatre 41 Killed, 70 Injured
Guadalajara (Mexico).—Forty one persons were killed and 70 injured on Monday night in a fire at a motion picture theatre in the town of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire at Coolamon
Coolamom on Thursday was saved from a serious disaster when a fire broke out at Madden's Royal Hotel. The garages, storeroom, and…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Bush Fires Destruction at Pinnacle Many Sheep Burnt
The big bush fire that had been raging on the southern side of Canobolas since last Friday night has burnt itself out. The fire did not do…
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Residents of Camp Hill viewed a column of smoke in the vicinity of the power house on Tuesday afternoon and wondered to themselves…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Temora Fire Hay Destroyed. At Chaff Mills
A spectacular fire at Temora during the week destroyed over 800 tons of stacked hay at the chaff mills of J. Dolden and Co. on the…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Mirrool House Fire Destroys Eastern Wing Incendiarism Suspected
The eastern wing of the Mirrol House barracks at Griffith was destroyed by fire last night. The remainder of the building was saved…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Our District Page Contributions from all Parts of the District are Welcomed Farmer Burned When Quelling Fire QUANDIALLA
While Mr. Reg. Talbot was engaged in burning oil stubble at "Homelands," tills afternoon, a fire broke out and spread over a small area…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Fire at Calleen Hall and Supper Room Destroyed
At about 12.30 a.m. to-day (Thursday) a Are started in the Church Hall at Calleen, and before long what was regarded as the finest country Hall in…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Gale and Fire Four Premises Destroyed (By Wire) Sydney
During a gale at Tweed Heads yesterday morning, four business premises were destroyed by fire…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Big Fire Town Almost Wiped Out (By Wire) Sydney
A cable from Honduras states: Three fourths of the town of Pela was destroyed by a fire, which is still raging…
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