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New England · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1930

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Fire Fighters Burned. Damage in West Australia Perth

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 24 January 1930 · page 2

Disastrous bush fires continue to sweep through large areas in the Western fringe of the wheat belt and the south-west portion of the State…

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A Fire in the Rain

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 4

At 12.46 this morning the fire brigade received a call to an outbreak of fire in an outbuilding at the rear of Paul's Boarding House in…

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City Fire £5,000 DAMAGE Third Outbreak at Auto House ARMY Of Firemen Fight Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 25 January 1930 · page 1

A block of buildings in Castlereagh Street was threatened by a fire which broke out in Auto House,…

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Saved From Fiery Death. Narrow Escapes at Printing Works Blaze. Adelaide

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 27 January 1930 · page 4

Damage estimated at several thousands of pounds was done by fire at the printing works of the William Press into on Saturday night. Four women…

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Racehorses Burnt to Death. When Trailer Catches Fire. Melbourne

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 27 January 1930 · page 1

Two valuable racehorses "No Style" and "Idle Mac" were fatally burnt on Saturday when a trailer in which they were being taken to Macorna trotting…

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Conrad Hotel Old Landmark Demolished Disastrous Fire

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 29 January 1930 · page 4

A disastrous fire occurred at Howell in the early hours of Monday morning, when the old Gonrad Hotel, the property of Mr. C. R. Benson,…

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Fire in N.Z. £20,000 Damage SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 29 January 1930 · page 1

Damage estimated at about £20,000 was caused by an explosion and fire at Bunnythorpe electric sub-station, Wellington, New Zealand last night…

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Currabubula Fire Several Thousands Damage Clark's Store Gutted Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 30 January 1930 · page 1

Damage amounting to several thousands or pounds Was done by a fire Which gutted Clark's general store at Currabubula, near Tamworth. A…

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Paper and Deal Board and an Empty Kerosene Bottle Fire Set to Catch A Fanning Wind Timely Discovery Prevents Disastrous Conflagration Two Cart Horses Dead; Suspicious Circumstances DEEPWATER

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 30 January 1930 · page 1

Sergeant Je[?]rey, officer-in-charge of the Deepwater police, is at present investigating one of the most sensational cases in the history of the town. A cliberate attempt Was made last night to destroy…

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£20,000 Fire. Electric Substation Destroved

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 13

Damage estimated at about £20,000 was caused by an explosion and fire at Runnytherne electric sub station, Wellington (New Zealand) on Tuesday…

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Destructive Fire. Caused by Careless Motorist. Melbourne

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 1

A [?]igarette butt dropped by a moter ist caused a serious fire in Wannon Valley near the Grampians. yesterday. About 2500 acres were swept by the…

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Deepwater Fire. Work of Incendiary. Police Investigate Mystery

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 31 January 1930 · page 4

Sergeant Jeffrey officer-in-charge of the Deep Water police is at present Investigating one of the most sensational cases in the histroy of the…

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No Poison Cart Horses' Death Vet's. Examination Deepwater Store Fire "Act of Irresponsible Child"

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 1 February 1930 · page 1

It has now been definitely established that the two cart horses belonging to Messrs. M. C. Mackenzie and Sons…

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£100 Damage in Stack Fire

The Uralla Times · Monday 3 February 1930 · page 1

On Monday last a stack on Mr. T. M Heagney's Salisbury property caught fire in some mysterious manner and was almost totally…

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Forest Fires Great Damage Reported MELBOURNE

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 4 February 1930 · page 1

Forest fires in the Snowy Diver district near Orbost (Victoria), have assumed alarming proportions. Gr[?]st damage is already reported and…

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Fire at Salisbury. Haystack Destroyed

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 5 February 1930 · page 4

A haystack and tarpaulin was destroyed by fire, at the property of Mr. T. Heagney, Salisbury. The damage is estimated at £ 100. The origin of…

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Motor Factory Fire Considerable Damage. SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 5 February 1930 · page 1

The promises of Messrs Fox, motor body builders of Bankstown, were completely destroyed by fire at an early hour this morning. Damage is…

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Big City Fire. Motor Body Works Destroyed. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 5 February 1930 · page 1

The premises of the Fox Motor-body Builders of Bankstown were completely destroyed by fire early this morning. The damage is estimated at…

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Motor Factory Fire Considerable Damage. SYDNEY

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 7 February 1930 · page 2

The premises of Messrs. Fox, motor body builders, of Bankstown, were completely destroyed by fire at an early hour this morning. Damage is…

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Sensational Fire. Tannery Works Destroyed. £10,000 DAMAGE. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 7 February 1930 · page 4

Challis Bros: tannery, Willoughby, was razed to the ground in a sensational fire last night. Firemen were faced with a hopeless task for the…

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