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Murray · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1935

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Fire at Berrigan

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 January 1935 · page 30

A large weatherboard building in Stewart-street, Berrigan, owned by Mr. C. J. Young, was destroyed by fire. The fire originated in the…

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Fire in Wheat Field

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 11 January 1935 · page 33

An unusual cause of fire is suspected in connection with an outbreak on Mr. E. A. Draper's property, Harris Park, Alectown, when 20 acres of…

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Shed Destroyed by Fire

The Pastoral Times · Friday 11 January 1935 · page 1

A small shed at the rear of the residence of Mr F Lance, in George street was destroyed by fire to-day The fire station siren sounded the…

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His Lucky Day Fire Outbreak Quelled

The Pastoral Times · Friday 11 January 1935 · page 1

From Berrigan “Advocate” we take the following pal with reference to Mr. Howard Martin, who is well-known at Deniliquin:—…

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Many Killed When Police Fire on an Angry Mob

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 11 January 1935 · page 2

CALCUTTA, Jan. 10.-- Nine Mcslems, including two women, were Killed, and more than 20 injured, at [?] in the State of…

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Police Fire on Crowd 9 Killed; 20 Injured Two Women Victims Calcutta, January 10

Border Morning Mail · Friday 11 January 1935 · page 4

Nino Moslems, including two women, were killed, and over 20 injured at Ajra, a small town in [?]alkaran[?] a pe[?] feudatory…

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Woman Burned to Death House on Fire Daughter’s Vain Effort to Find Mother MELBOURNE

Border Morning Mail · Friday 11 January 1935 · page 4

A woman was burned to [?] her daughter was [?] burned [?] attempt to rescue her in a [?]…

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Beechworth Fatality How Hospital Attendant was Shot “Got in Line of Fire”

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 12 January 1935 · page 1

A finding of death by misadventure was returned by the Deputy-Coroner, Mr. J. P. Harper, J.P., at Beechworth yesterday, after he had inquired…

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Burned Alive 300 Iambs Perish Woolshed Blaze Nyngan

Border Morning Mail · Monday 14 January 1935 · page 1

Three hundred stud ram Iambs valued at £900, wereburned alive in a fire which completely destroyed the woolshed at…

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Preventing Bush Fires Danger Period at Hand Proclamation Pending Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 15 January 1935 · page 1

The Regulations of the Forests Act pertaining to the methods of prevention of bush fires have been prepared, and will come into operation when…

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Severe Damage City Fire Burns Fiercely Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Tuesday 15 January 1935 · page 4

A fire which broke out in the premises of Brooklands Accessories Pty. Ltd., Lonsdale street, last night, did damage estimated at between £40,000…

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Culcairn Fire Destroys Cottage

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 16 January 1935 · page 5

A weatherboard cottage In Kirndeen street, together with its contents, owned and occupied by Mr. John. Fletz was totally destroyed by fire…

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Motor Van on Fire Drivers Narrow Escape Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 16 January 1935 · page 4

Eric Sheehan 20, South Yarra, was rescued from being Minister for the Interior (Mr. to-day when the motor van he was driving caught on fire in…

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Coroner's Inquiry into Cottage Fire Young Man Committed for Trial on Charge of Arson

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 17 January 1935 · page 4

Mr. Clayton E. Davis, Coroner, conducted an inquiry into a fire that broke out in a cottage owned by Mr. J. J. Kelly, in Mahonga St.,…

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Preventing Bush Fires in Victoria Proclamation Pending

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 January 1935 · page 12

The regulations of the Forests Act pertaining to the methods of prevention of bush fires in Victoria have been prepared, and will come into…

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Woolshed Blaze

The Henty Observer and Culcairn Shire Register · Friday 18 January 1935 · page 4

Damage estimated at more than £3000 was caused by a fire which destroyed a large wool-shed at Buckinguy Station, at Nyhgan on Saturday…

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Houses Destroyed by Fire at Parkes

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 January 1935 · page 9

Owing to it being outside the reticulation area, firemen were unable to save a weatherboard house on Hospital Hill, near Parkes, owned by Mrs. M. R…

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Peat Land on Fire Hundreds of Acres Alight Auckland

Border Morning Mail · Friday 18 January 1935 · page 1

Hundreds of acres of peat land are burning in the Newstead district, driving settlers from their homes and causing considerable loss of stock, and…

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Disastrous Fire £60,000 Damage Caused Melbourne Motor Firm's Loss

The Albury Banner and Wodonga Express · Friday 18 January 1935 · page 12

Damage estimated at £60,000 was caused by a fire on the premises of Brooklands Motor Accessories Pty. Ltd., Lonsdale-street, next to Wesley…

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Two Dead in Fire Puzzle for Police Woman’s Head Gashed Melbourne

Border Morning Mail · Friday 18 January 1935 · page 6

[?] circumstances surrounding the finding of a man and a woman [?] in a smoke filled room in [?] street [?]…

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