On Fire Historic Wireless Mast SYDNEY
A London message states that the wireless mast which was used to broadcast the tirst news of the outbreak of war is on fire…
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Fires & bushfires, 1934
107 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 2 of 6
Forbes Fire
Sensational developments have taken place in regard to the recent fire at Gaha's business premises on December 18th Four local residents…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fire Destroys Store
The grocery store occupied by F. Doyle and Co., Narandera was destroyed last week by fire. All the stock with the exception of that in…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Board of Fire Commissioners Nominations for Country Representative
Nominations for election to the Board of Fire Commissioners for the period 1934-37 have been received. For election as the country municipalities…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fire-walkers of Fiji
Fire walkers from Bega Island performing their mysterious dance in bare feet on red hot stones, a display rarely seen by white men. When the P. and O. [?]ner "Strathaird" visits) Fiji next April this quaint ceremony will be witnessed by the passengers. Many other quaint and interesting sights will be seen…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →FIRE Coronial Inquiry Open Finding
The Coroner (Mr. A. W. Cockram) held an inquiry, on Saturday into a fire which occurred in two store rooms and a…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Disastrous Fire At Moree SYDNEY
The Criterion Hotel, together with five shops, was destroyed by five this morning at Moree. The blaze, which originated in the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →FIRE-WALKERS. Miracle off Fiji. P. and O. Arranges Spectacle
Fiji in planning a unique spectacle in honor of the pleasure cruise of the Strathaird next April. Fire-walkers will be brought from Beqa Island to…
Continued on Trove, page 18 →Adjourned Till After Fire Inquiry Arson and Other Charges In Gaha's Outbreak
The gallery at the Forbes Court House on Tuesday last was crowded in anticipation of some interesting evidence in the charges…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →INQUIRY Jansen Lane Fire Children to Blame?
The District Coroner (Mr. A. W. Cockram), held an inquiry at the Parkes Court House on Saturday into the fire which…
Continued on Trove, page 12 →Fire Ball In Sunday's Storm Residents Shocked
A sensation was caused among the residents of North Parkes at about 10 o'clock on Sunday morning at the height of the storm,…
Continued on Trove, page 9 →Maliciously Set Oil Fire by Some Person or Persons Unknown Verdict in Gaha Fire Inquiry Remoyal of Goods From Shop
PRACTICALLY the whole of yesterday morning's sitting of the Coroner's Court in the adjourned inquiry into the fire which took place at Gaha's shop premises on December 18, was occupied in the hearing of Detective Wells' evidence…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Mystery Of Missing Stock Gaha Fire Inquiry (Continued from Page 5)
To the Coroner, witness said Gaha asked the agents that a representative from the company visit Forbes and inspect the stock…
Continued on Trove, page 11 →Inquiry Into Forbes Fire The Outbreak At Gaka's OVER 20 Crown Witnesses Big Representation of Interested Parties
THE Coroner, Mr. A. H. Sam, J.P., was engaged on Wednesday and yesterday in the hearing of the adjourned inquiry into the outbreak of fire at Nicholas Gaha's business premises, Rankin Street, Forbes, on the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Three Haystacks Destroyed by Fire 80 Tons in Weight and Valued at £120 Farmer Heavy Loser, as Stacks Not Insured Open Verdict, After Lengthy Evidence "Witnesses Have Sworn False Evidence," Says Coroner
Late on the night of 9th February, 1934, or early on 10th February, three stacks of wheaten and oaten hay, the property of Mr. J. E. Kelly, Wamboyne road, were mysteriously set on fire, and the West Wyalong District Coroner (Dr. E. F. Fisher, J.P.) was faced with the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Suspicious Fire Four Outbreaks in One Room
Campsie police are investigating a suspicious fire which broke out in an unoccupied cottage in Morton Street, Lakemba, last night…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →£100,00 DAMAGE By Bush Fires (By Wire) Sydney
Damage caused by bush fires in various parts of South Australia is estimated at about £100,000…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fires in Vic. Homes Deserted (By Wire)
Further disastrous bush fires are reported in Victoria. Many people were compelled to run from their homes into safety…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Big Fire in S. A. Much Timfer Destroyed (By Wire)
Between 50,000 and 60,000 acres of land have been swept by fire in the Millicent district South Australia" including a great portion of heavily…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Big Fire at Young Thousands of Pounds Damage (By Wire)
A fire in Young last night destroyed [?] dentist's surgery which contained much valuable apparatus, an unocupied…
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