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Murray · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1934

335 stories in Murray's papers · page 13 of 17

Henty Bush Fire Brigade

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 8 November 1934 · page 7

Mr. P. H. .Peach presided at the annual meeting of the Henty Bush Fire Brigade on, Tuesday evening. There were also present: Messrs. F. W…

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Bush Fire Brigades Points in Their Organisati0n

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 9 November 1934 · page 4

Every summer appreciable toll is paid to the demon fire in rural districts, and in some years (as in 1931- 32) the loss of both stock and…

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Bush Fire Brigades Points in Their Organisation

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 9 November 1934 · page 3

Every summer appreciable toll is paid to the demon fire in rural districts, and in some years (as in 1931-32) the loss of both stock and…

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Henty Bush Fire Brigade Annual Meeting Appointment of Officials

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 9 November 1934 · page 1

There was a good attendance on Tuesday evening at the annual meeting of members of the Henty Bush Fire Brigade, presided over by Mr. P…

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New Fire Engine

The Independent · Friday 9 November 1934 · page 2

A new fire engine has arrived at the Balranald Fire Station and was officially delivered on Saturday by Mr. Marks, of Country Fire Brigades…

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Forced Out by Flames Two Men Swim 60 Yards Launch Catches Fire Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 10 November 1934 · page 2

Two men were obliged to-leap from their launch at Northbridge to-day and swim 60 yards to the shore when the vessel burst into flames as they…

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Athoura News Rovement in Main Street. [?]Ising Against Bush Fires. Mathoura

The Independent · Tuesday 13 November 1934 · page 3

stone Street has a more at[?] appearance since the Shire employees, last Friday, re[?] guards from around the…

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Church Set on Fire Four Boys Sent for Trial Statements Made to Police Newcastle

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 13 November 1934 · page 1

Four youths, aged between 15 and 18, were in court to-day during an inquiry by the coroner into a fire, which damaged St. George’s Church…

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No Case for Jury Dealer Acquitted of Arson FIRE m Shop at Campsie Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 14 November 1934 · page 2

At the Quarter Sessions to-day Martin Howard Mellor, 40, furniture dealer, was charged with arson .The Crown Prosecutor. Mr. McKean said…

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Bush Fire Brigades Points in their Organisation

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 15 November 1934 · page 4

Every summer appreciable toll is paid to the demon fire in rural districts, and in some years (as in 1931-32) the loss of both stock and…

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Holiday Resort Fire Hall, Shops and House Burnt New Hotel Damaged Sydney

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 15 November 1934 · page 1

A fire at the entrance to Tuggerah Lakes, a popular holiday resort, early this morning destroyed a public hall, two shops and a -house, besides badly…

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Woman in Fire Case Hold Over Frederick Rickards “If I Liked —” LONDON. November 14

Border Morning Mail · Friday 16 November 1934 · page 7

When the trail was resumed to-day of Frederick Rickards, on changes of conspiracy to defraud fire insurance companies, Miss Lilian Barnes, a…

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Bush Fire Brigade Meeting at Wodonga Landholders Should Join Up

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 17 November 1934 · page 7

District landowners attended a meeting of the Wodonga District Bush Fire Brigade, presided over by the Shire President (Cr. R. Richardson),…

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Balranald Fire Station New Fighting Unit Added Brigade Now Up-to-date

Riverina Recorder · Saturday 17 November 1934 · page 1

Now that the Balranald Fire Brigade has had added to its equipment an up-to-date fire engine, its efficiency has been increased ten-fold…

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Clothing on Fire Woman Rushes Into Street Dog Keeps Rescuers at Bay Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 17 November 1934 · page 6

With her clothes ablaze through coming in contact with the copper fire, Mrs. J. Yates, of Napier crescent, Essendon, rushed into the street…

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Provisions Burnt Fire at Railway Depot Concern for Men on Line Perth

Border Morning Mail · Monday 19 November 1934 · page 3

Following the destruction of a quantity of provisions at the railway depot at Tarcoola, railway officials are concerned about conveying to men…

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Buraja Bush Fire Brigade Annual Meeting Held

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 20 November 1934 · page 2

The annual meeting of the Buraja Bush Fire Brigade was held in the Buraja School of Arts on Saturday evening, 3rd inst. There were present…

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On the Land Bush Fire Brigades. Points in Their Organisation

The Independent · Tuesday 20 November 1934 · page 4

Every summer appreciable toll is paid to the demon fire in rural districts, and in some years (as in 1931-32) the loss of both stock and…

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Fire Brigade Alarm

The Independent · Tuesday 20 November 1934 · page 2

Two of Balranald's noted young lads were frightened out of their wits on Tuesday evening last, when they heard what they thought to be…

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Rutherglen's New Fire Station

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 20 November 1934 · page 2

The new station of the Rutherglen Fire Brigade, erected by the C.F.B.B. at the corner of Main and High streets, was formally handed over to…

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