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New England · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1931

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Early Morning Blaze. Untenanted House Again Suffers. Brigade Does Good Work

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 25 May 1931 · page 4

An untenanted, house of seven rooms, situated at the corner of a lane in Marth-street, South Armidale, was badly damaged by fire…

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Fire Destroys 'Plane. Thirty Others Saved

The Uralla Times · Monday 25 May 1931 · page 1

The timely arrival of the Mascot fire brigade saved 30 aeroplanes from destruction by fire at Mascot aerodrome yesterday…

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Fire at Theatre. Brigade's Good Work. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 25 May 1931 · page 1

A fire broke out late last night in the gallery floor of the Queen's Theatre, Hurstville. When the brigades arrived, the flames had a good…

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Fire at Mascot Aerodrome. Man Dies of Injuries. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 25 May 1931 · page 1

Perry Whitton who was shockingly burned when a Gipsy Moth aeroplane was destroyed by fire at Mascot yesterday, died in hospital early this…

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Fire at Aerodrome

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 26 May 1931 · page 4

The timely arrival of the Mascot Fire Brigade saved 30 aeroplanes from destruction by fire at Mascot aerodrome on Sunday. Percy…

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Queensland Fires £10,000 Damage Brisbane

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 26 May 1931 · page 1

Two destructive fires have occurred in Queensland. The premises of Wright Brothers, drapers, at Dalby, and the Carlton Hotel, West…

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Summary of Yesterday's News Semi-starvation Conditions in West—New Gliding Record—Burnt Mascot Victim's Death—Mr. Theodore Attacks Banks—Scene at St. Paul's Cathedral—An Overdose of Drug—Plans for Revolution in India—Fires In Metropolis—£1,00—0,000 Deficit in Brisbane Council Finances—Hobbs Wants to Retire

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 26 May 1931 · page 7

The Reverend S. G. Drummond and Mrs. Drummond, organisers of relief work, who returned to Sydney after a motor tour of the Western districts,…

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The Guyra Fire Three Persons Committed

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 27 May 1931 · page 4

A destructive fire which occurred at Guyra on Easter Monday night, razed to the ground a general Store kept by S. Bow and Sons, together with a…

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Senational Evidence at Fire Inquiry the Guyra Case Three Men and a Woman Charged With Arson. Witnesses Tell of Interviews with Detectives. 40 Gallon Oil Dram Proves Interesting Exliibit. Armidale Hotel Porter's Story of Motor Lorry and Chinese

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 27 May 1931 · page 6

The Court House at Guyra was crowded yesterday, when the district Coroner (Mr. McCulloch) Continued his inquiry into the mysterious circumstances surrounding the destruction by fire, in the early hours of Easter Monday…

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Guyra Fire

The Uralla Times · Thursday 28 May 1931 · page 2

The inquiry touching the destraction of Bow & Sons' store a Guyra by fire was resumed a Guyra on Tuesday and the…

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The Fire Inquiry

Guyra Argus · Thursday 28 May 1931 · page 2

Among those who attended the Fire Inquiry on Tuesday were Inspector D. J. O'Neil (Armidale) and Sargeant Willard (Uralla). The…

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Gas Flow Eruption of Fire Incident at Yangan

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 28 May 1931 · page 8

The possibility of oil being discovered in the Yangan (Q.) district was emphasised by a remarkable incident which occurred…

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Guyra Fire Police Charge Follows Inquiry Remand to Sydney

Guyra Argus · Thursday 28 May 1931 · page 5

A destructive fire which occurred at Guyra on Easter Monday night, razed to the ground a general store kept by S. Bow and Sons, together with a residence situated at the rear. The owners of the store were away on holiday at the time. The stock in the store was insured in the…

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Guyra Fire Evidence at Inquiry Four People Charged Remand to Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 28 May 1931 · page 3

A destructive fire which occurred at Guyra on Easter Monday night, razed to the ground a general store kept by S. Bow and Sons, together…

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The Guyra Fire Three Persons Committed

Tingha Advocate and North-Western Journal · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 4

A destructive fire which occurred at Guyra on Easter Monday night, razed to the ground a general Store kept by S. Bow and Sons, together with a…

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Mysterious Drum. Significance of Initials "C.N." Guyra Fire Inquiry

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 29 May 1931 · page 4

The adjourned inquiry into the fire which occurred at Guyra on faster Monday night, and which destroyed a general store kept by…

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The Guyra Fire Further Evidence Hearing in Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 30 May 1931 · page 7

The adjourned inquiry into the fire which occurred at Guyra on Easter Monday night, and which destroyed a general store kept by S. Bow and…

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Series of Fires Unsuccessful Attempt BRISBANE

The Inverell Times · Monday 1 June 1931 · page 1

When the firemen gained control of a fire in a bedroom of a six-roomed house at Kedron, a second fire was discovered in another bedroom…

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Local and General Guyra Fire

The Inverell Times · Monday 1 June 1931 · page 4

At the Central Police Court, Sydney, on Friday, Thos. Welsh, Wm. See Lun, Bridget See Lun and George Tet Fong, were charged with maliciously…

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The Guyra Fire. Four Persons Committed

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 1 June 1931 · page 2

A destructive fire which occurred at Guyra on Easter Monday night, razed to the ground a general store kept by S. Bow & Sons, together with…

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