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Mid North Coast · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1935

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Big Fire at Murwillumbah

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 2 November 1935 · page 1

Although a fire destroyed buildings and shops early on Tuesday morning, supreme efforts by the firemen prevented the flames from sweeping…

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Repatriation. Special Provision for "Burnt-out" Soldiers

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 6 November 1935 · page 4

Amendments to the Australia]] Soldiers' Repatriation Act, which will be introduced in the Federal Parliament within the next few weeks, will…

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Repatriation. Special Provision for "Burnt- Out" Soldiers

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 6 November 1935 · page 4

Amendments to the Australian Soldiers Repatriation Act, which will be introduced in the Federal Parliament within the next few weeks, will…

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Small Forest Fires

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 19 November 1935 · page 4

A large number of small, but not very destructive fires occurred in forests in the Taree district on Sunday. The fires were fanned by a strong…

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Premises Destroyed by Fire

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 23 November 1935 · page 7

On Sunday a Ore broke out amongst the logs at Porter's Mill, Tuncurry. A strong wind was blowing from the West at the time, but it fortunately…

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Premises Destroyed by Fire

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 23 November 1935 · page 7

On Sunday a fire broke out amongst the logs at Porter's Mill, Tuncurry. A strong wind was blowing from the West at the time, but it fortunately…

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Taree Fire Brigade at Katoomba. a Wonderful Demonstration

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 27 November 1935 · page 1

Katoomba has just completed a wonderful fire brigade demonstration week, which was attended by the State Governor His Excellency Sir…

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Taree Fire Brigade at Katoomba. a Wonderful Demonstration

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 27 November 1935 · page 1

Katoomba has just completed a wonderful fire brigade demonstration week, which was attended by the State Governor His Excellency Sir…

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Taree Fire Brigade at Katoomba. Wonderful Demonstration

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 29 November 1935 · page 7

Katoomba has just completed a wonderful fire brigade demonstration week, which was attended by the Scats Governor His Excellency Sir…

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Fire in Victoria Street

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 30 November 1935 · page 6

Just about dawn yesterday (Friday) an outbreak of fire occurred in Victoria Street, Taree, in premises occupied by Messrs Jack Collier and…

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Fire in Victoria Street

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 30 November 1935 · page 6

Just about dawn yesterday (Friday) an outbreak of fire occurred in Victoria Street, Taree, in premises occupied by Messrs Jack Collier and…

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"Burnt-out" Soldiers and Pensions

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 3 December 1935 · page 2

Speaking on the Repatriation Amendment Bill in the House of Representatives on Friday, Mr. W. M. Hughes said it gave him the greatest…

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£20,000 Blaze

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 6 December 1935 · page 3

The homestead of the far-famed Wanganella property was destroyed by fire on Sunday afternoon last. It is stated that the house, which…

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Fire at Tinonee

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 11 December 1935 · page 2

There was much excitement at Tinonee about 1 o'clock yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon. It appears that Mr. Jack Gollan, who lives nearby,…

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Fire at Tinonee

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 11 December 1935 · page 2

There was much excitement at Tinonee about 1 o'clock yesterday (Tuesday) afternoon. It appears that Mr. Jack Gollan, who lives nearby,…

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Coolongolook Fire Coroner Holds Inquiry

The Northern Champion · Saturday 14 December 1935 · page 2

On Tuesday last, Mr. Hubert Flett, J.P., Coroner, held an inquiry at the Court House, Nabiac, into the cause of the fire which destroyed a building…

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Fire at Coolongolook. Coroner Holds Enquiry

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 14 December 1935 · page 5

On Tuesday last Mr. Hubert Flelt, J.P.. Coroner, held an enquiry at the Courthouse, Nabiac. into the cause of the fire which destroyed a building at…

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Fire at Coolongolook. Coroner Holds Enquiry

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 14 December 1935 · page 5

On Tuesday last Mr. Hubert Flett J.P. Coroner. held an enquiry at the Courthouse. Nabiac. into the cause of the fire which destroyed a building at…

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Fire at Walgett. Sydney, Friday

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Friday 20 December 1935 · page 4

A fire at Walgett yesterday destroyed the imperial Hotel—as also the office of "The Walgett Spectator," and adjacent premises, including Brown's…

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