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Murray · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1941

383 stories in Murray's papers · page 16 of 20

Graham's Home Burned a Mysterious Fire AUCKLAND

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 28 October 1941 · page 2

A modern four-roomed house owned by Stanley Graham, the Koiterangi murderer, was destroyed by fire last night. The cause of the fire is…

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Terr[?]le Fire at [?] Isingtao, [?]

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 29 October 1941 · page 4

S[?] of Personal were [?] denth and [?] loas when a most [?] an [?]…

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Bush Fire Menace

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 30 October 1941 · page 3

With the approach of the Bush Fire "season," the Bush Fires Advisory Committee has issued an urgent appeal to Shire Councils…

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Fire at Boonoke North a Good Save

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 30 October 1941 · page 3

A fire occurred at Boonoke North homestead near Widgiewa Siding on Saturday afternoon last at about 5.30. The outbreak was one…

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Royalty's Escape From Fire Capetown

Border Morning Mail · Saturday 1 November 1941 · page 1

Several members of the Greek Royal family, including the Crown Prince and his Princess, escaped in their [?]ght attire from a fire at their…

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Fire Death-roll Reaches 46 LONDON, Nov. 1

Border Morning Mail · Monday 3 November 1941 · page 2

The death-roll as a result of the fire which broke out in a clothing factory in Huddersfleld on Friday is now 40, including 36 girls between the ages…

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Fire at Boonoke North

The Independent · Thursday 6 November 1941 · page 1

A fire occurred at Boonoke North homestead, near Widgiewa siding, the other afternoon. The end of a wing of the buildings comprising the…

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Chiltern Shire Council [?]Monopolists Under Fire

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 6 November 1941 · page 3

The following wire present at the [?] meeting of the Chiltern Shire council: Crs. J. A. Sutherland (precent) C. D. Martin, T. Peake E. A…

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Bush Fire Rangers

Border Morning Mail · Friday 7 November 1941 · page 4

Bush fires create an eternal summer problem for landowners of Albury district, and the possibility of the app[?]ment of rareeys by the Chie[?]…

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Most Bush Fires Man-made a Seasonable Reminder

The Corowa Free Press · Friday 7 November 1941 · page 4

"It has been estimated that more than 90 per cent of bush fires are man-made--mostly through carelessness,"said Mr. Noel Grimiths.in-an…

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[?]Ail Bags Destroyed by Fire [?]lazing Trailer At Gonargo

The Pastoral Times · Friday 7 November 1941 · page 1

[?]ail bags containing a large number of letters were damaged or destroyed by fire at Conargo yesterday. The fire was discovered en arrival of the m[?]l car and trailer at Conargo. The trailer was then blazing…

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Bush Fires '' a National Problem" Extensive Measures for Prevention

The Corowa Free Press · Tuesday 11 November 1941 · page 1

Mr. Baddcley has directed hie Department to explore the possibility of appointing certain members of Bush Fire Brigades as…

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Another Mail Bag Fire Trailer Ablaze at Conargo

The Riverine Grazier · Tuesday 11 November 1941 · page 3

Six mail bags containing a large number of letters were damaged or destroyed by fire at Conargo on Thursday. The fire was discovered…

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Prevention of Bush Fires Chief Secretary's Appeal

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 November 1941 · page 5

The opening of the 1941-42 campaign of the Bush Fires Advisory Committee is made the occasion by the Chief Secretary. Hon. J. M. Baddeley, M.L.A.. for a…

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Most Bush Fires Man-made a Seasonable Reminder

Border Morning Mail · Wednesday 12 November 1941 · page 4

"It has been estimated that mort than 90 per cent, of bush fires are man-made—mostly through rare, lessness," said Mr. Noel Griffiths,…

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Danger of Bush Fires

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 13 November 1941 · page 2

The rapid manner in which [?] herbage are drying off in the Albury district is causing landholders to [?] [?] danger once more. At this stage of…

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Henty Bush Fire Brigade Annual Meeting Held

Border Morning Mail · Thursday 13 November 1941 · page 4

The following were present at the annual meeting of the Henty Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade: Messrs. P. H. Paech (chairman), W. W. Paech, P. E. Malion, P…

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Fire Brigades Readiness for Dry Weather

The Independent · Thursday 13 November 1941 · page 8

Fire Brigades should be formed up again to guard against fires" said Cr. T G. White, at Monday's meeting of Murray Shire Council…

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Mail Bags Destroyed by Fire Blazing Trailer at Conargo

Jerilderie Herald and Urana Advertiser · Thursday 13 November 1941 · page 4

Six mail bags containing a large number of letters were damaged or destroyed by fire at Conargo on Thursday. The fire was…

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£5000 Garage Fire Adelaide

Border Morning Mail · Friday 14 November 1941 · page 5

Detectives from Adelaide have been called in to investigate the cause fire which destroyed the River [?]end Garage at Taile[?] Bend last night…

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