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Mid North Coast · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1937

88 stories in Mid North Coast's papers · page 1 of 5

Fires. Sawmill Destroyed on

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 5 January 1937 · page 3

A sawmill on the Bulga Plateau, owned by Messrs. Eriksson Bros., of Wingham, was almost totally destroyed by fire on Sunday morning last…

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Fires. Sawmill Destroyed on

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 9 January 1937 · page 2

A sawmill on the Bulga Plateau, owned by Messrs. Eriksson Bros., of Wingham, was almost totally destroyed by fire on Sunday morning last…

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Car Catches Fire. Sensation in Mackay Street

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 9 January 1937 · page 1

At about nine o'clock on Wednesday week, a car driven by Mrs. E. H. Abbott, of "Kenilworth" burst into flames white proceeding along…

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A Fire-fighter's Museum

The Port Macquarie News and Hastings River Advocate · Saturday 16 January 1937 · page 7

In connection with the new quarters which the London Fire Brigade will occupy next year, on the Albert Embankment, there are to be exhibited…

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Narrow Escape. Fire Discovered in Time. Hay Well Alight

The Wingham Chronicle and Manning River Observer · Tuesday 19 January 1937 · page 2

Mr. H. F. Kellehear, Nightwatchman at Wingham, was going his rounds at 1.30 on Sunday morning last, when he happened to smell straw burning. At…

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Flood and Fire in Cincinnati. Disaster Due to Floating Oil. Huge Tanks Burn

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Wednesday 27 January 1937 · page 4

Cincinnati (Ohio) in the grip of flood and fire, is suffering the worst disaster in its history. Petrol and oil floating on flood…

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Coroner Inquires Into Church St. Blaze

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 1

In the local court house on Tuesday afternoon last Mr. A. J. White, Coroner, conducted an inquiry into the origin of the fire, which…

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Shocking Case. Young Fire-raisers

The Gloucester Advocate · Friday 29 January 1937 · page 1

Alleged confessions by two youths of having set fire to business premises to destroy their finger-prints were read in Court recently at Liverpool…

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Fire Board. Ald. W. T. Robinson Nominated

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 30 January 1937 · page 10

Eight nominations have been received to represent the councils of country municipalities and shires on the Board of Fire Commissioners, as…

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£30,000 Damage. Big Sydney Fire. 10 Brigades Fight Flames. Premises of W. S. Friend and Co

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales · Saturday 30 January 1937 · page 2

One of the biggest fires that has occurred in Sydney for some time broke out in the wholesale ironmongery six storey store of W. S…

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Fire at Kempsey

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 5

About 10.30 last night (Monday) Mr. J. R. Garland noticed flames coming from some rubbish, boxes and the like, in Moran and Cato's yard…

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General. in Case of Fire

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 2 February 1937 · page 8

It is surprising that comparatively few people take the adequate precautions to safeguard their homes from fire. With a little care and…

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Fire Brigades Do Good Work Sydney

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 16 February 1937 · page 5

A fire which broke out last night in the furniture store rooms of Bear and Company, Limited, York-street, city, was responsible for damage…

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Spectacular Car Blaze

Macleay Argus · Friday 19 February 1937 · page 4

At a late hour on Thursday night Mr. J. Baldwin, of Smithtown, drove his large service car from H. Barlow's garage, after clutch adjustments had…

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Tamworth Fire Brigade Tournament

Macleay Argus · Tuesday 2 March 1937 · page 4

The results of the Tamworth Brigade demonstrations will be broadcast over station 2 T.M. at 8.30 p.m. from Wednesday until Saturday this…

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Stinson Airliner Found Crashed on Queensland Border Two Passengers Alive Dramatic Search Story 'Plane Destroyed by Fire

The Northern Champion · Wednesday 3 March 1937 · page 2

The Airlines of Australia Stinson 'plane, which was lost on Friday week last, on the trip from Brisbane to Sydney, with seven occupants, was found…

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Spectacular Car Blaze

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 5 March 1937 · page 6

At a late hour on Thursday night of last week (reports Macleay "Argus") Mr. J. Baldwin, of Smithtown, drove his large service car…

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Neglected Sawdust Fire

Nambucca and Bellinger News · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 6

In Grafton Police Court last week, Julian Fowler Pidcock, of Nymboida, was proceeded against by the police on a charge of having on December…

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Camp Fire Precautions

Macleay Argus · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 11

From the numerous reports received from country service stations of the R.A.C.A., it is apparent that many campers and tourists do not…

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General. Protect Your Home From Fire

Macleay Argus · Friday 12 March 1937 · page 9

Remember when using any electrical device, such as an electric iron, stove, or even the wireless set, to disconnect the wire when it is finished with,…

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