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Murray · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1932

199 stories in Murray's papers · page 3 of 10

Fire at Boorhaman

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 3

A fire broke out on the property of McDonald Brok., at Boorhaman, at about 2 o'clock on Monday afternoon. About 70 or 80 workers, including the…

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Fire at “Wa[?]riston.”

The Pastoral Times · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 2

This aftern[?] it was reported that a fire had [?]tarted on Messrs. Falkiner and So[?] “Warriston” property, on Conar[?] read. Motor water carts, with…

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Fire at Howlong Ten Acres of Grass Burnt Decision to Have Fire Brigade

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 3

An outbreak of fire occurred in a grass paddock belonging to R. Walters, on the outskirts of the town, at midnight on Sunday…

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Telegrams. Grass Fire at Balranald. 3,000 Acres Swept in Few Hours. BALRANALD

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 22 January 1932 · page 1

A grass fire broke out this morning on Yanga Station. It burnt about 3,000 acres in a few hours, and burning fiercely in the afternoon…

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Cobar Fires

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 23 January 1932 · page 3

Official figures of the acreage burnt in the Cobar district of New South Wales by bush fires gives the total destroyed on 50 stations at 1,777,000…

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Fighting Bush Perils Value of Organised Effort Fires, Floods, Hoppers

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 23 January 1932 · page 3

The good work clone recently by volunteer bushfire brigades is a good indication of what might be done if the fire fighting resources of the country…

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Grass Fire on Yanga 5,000 Acres Burnt

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 23 January 1932 · page 3

On Monday at about mid-day, huge clouds of smoke could be seen in the vicinity of Yanga Station, near the Uara Creek bridge. Information…

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Fires Near Grenfell. Incendiarism Suspected. SYDNEY, Tuesday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 26 January 1932 · page 2

Mounted police with black trackers are attempting to clear up 12 mysterious fires which have occurred on the property of Victoria Smith…

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Friday’s Fire Small Area Disproved

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 26 January 1932 · page 2

An area estimated at 800 acres only was; destroyed on Friday afternoon at Messrs. Falkiner and Sons “Warriston” property, on Conargo road. The…

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Fire at Lismore. Terminus Hotel Destroyed. SYDNEY

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 26 January 1932 · page 2

The Terminus Hotel, at Lismore, was destroyed by fire, yesterday morning. The damage is estimated at £10,000…

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Bushfire Menace Suggestions for Control

The Pastoral Times · Tuesday 26 January 1932 · page 3

Among the best-known men in the pasters industry is Mr. W. R. Raleigh ( formerly of Hartwood station), who knows the State almost from end to…

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500 Acres Burnt Fire on Warriston Fire Carts Make Good Save

The Independent · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 5

Lightning striking a telephone pole was the cause of the Deniliquin district's most serious grass fire this summer, on Friday last, when…

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Grass Fire. Outbreak at Warwillah

The Pastoral Times · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 2

A fire occurred on Monday afternoon on Warwillah station, but it was soon under control, only about 200 acres of grass being lost. The outbreak…

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Fire at Mount Gwynne. 200 Acres of Grass Burnt

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 3

A fire occurred on Mr. H. Vagg's property at Mount Gwynne, 13 miles from Yarrawonga, on Tuesday afternoon, and the Mulwala…

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Fire at Echuca. Three Business Premises Destroyed. Commercial Hotel Badly Damaged

The Pastoral Times · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 3

One of the most destructive fires seen in Echuca for many years occurred early on Wednesday morning in High Street, and as a result three business…

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Grass and Fencing Burnt Bush Fire Near Yarrawonga

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 4

A fire broke out on the property of Mr. Arthur Densley, at Boomahnoomoonah, 15 miles from Yarrawonga, at 5.30 p.m. on Friday…

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Fire Near Buraja Small Area of Stubble Burnt Incendiarism Suspected

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 2 February 1932 · page 3

At about 7 o'clock, on Sunday evening last an alarm was sent by telephone from Lowesdale to landholders in the vicinity that an…

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Fire at Yarrawonda Hotel

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 2

A fire broke out on Monday evening at Spence's Royal Main Hotel Yarrawonga. The fire was confined in four wooden bedroonis and a…

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Victorian Forest Fires. Houses and Sawmills Destroyed. Melbourne, Friday Noon

The Riverine Grazier · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 2

Fires are reported in the Victorian country districts. Flames are spreading between Yarra Junction and Warburton, and the townships of…

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Police Will Fire Calcutta Govt. Determined Calcutta

The Independent · Friday 5 February 1932 · page 1

The Government has decided to adopt, drastic measures to deal with organised violence which is becoming a serious menace to the peace of the…

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