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Fires & bushfires, 1931

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Fire at Stannum Homestead Destroyed Evidence at Inquiry An Open Verdict Returned

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 5 February 1931 · page 6

At Torrington Police Court on Friday last an inquiry was held before Mr. Joseph Watson, District Coroner, in connection with a fire which…

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Another 'Quake Fresh Fires at Napier 10,000 People Leave City

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 7 February 1931 · page 7

A further serious earthquake occurred at Napier late on Thursday night, as a result of which fresh fires have broken out in…

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A Bush Fire

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 2

The following vivid description of a bush fire in the northern part of the district was sent in for publication by one Who was present:…

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Arrawatta Blaze Hay and Machinery Shed Completely Destroyed

The Inverell Times · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 1

At four o'clock yesterday morning a large hay shed and machinery shed containing fifty tons of hay, fifty bags of seed wheat…

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Yesterday's News Fire at Moree

The Inverell Times · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 4

Tattersall's Hotel, Moree, was totally destroyed by fire on Friday night, the damage being estimated at about £10,000, which includes £2000 for…

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Swamp on Fire Flying Foxes Perish in Thousands Happening at Coraki

The Inverell Times · Monday 9 February 1931 · page 5

On Sunday last several small grass fires were observed out in Tuckean Swamp, but they made comparatively little progress till Tuesday, mid-day,…

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Moree Fire Tattersall's Hotel Destroyed

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 3

Tattersall's Hotel, Moree, was totally destroyed by fire on Friday night, the damage being estimated at about £10,000, which includes…

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Four Men Dead £100,000 Horse Flesh Destroyed Fire at Oakland Oakland (California)

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 10 February 1931 · page 1

It least four men were too badly burned for identification, and over 80 fine horses, valued at…

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Seven-mile Fire Grass Destroyed 400 Fight Flames Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 12 February 1931 · page 1

A message from Crookwell says a fire which started on Sydney Kensit's property at kingaloola,…

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Fire Insurance Underwriters' Attitude. Inverell Water Supply

The Inverell Times · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 7

At a recent meeting of the Town Council a communication was received from the Local Government Association, enclosing a copy of the new…

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Fire Danger. Removal of Hydrant Notices. Irresponsible Youths?

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 13 February 1931 · page 2

The City Council and Fire Brigade are greatly perturbed over the action of some irresponsible person or persons in removing or…

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Fire-fighters Helpless. No Water to Quell, Blaze. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 1

A fire at Ungarie at 2 o'clock this morning destroyed Laseberg's refreshment rooms. The damage is estimated at £1600…

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Blaze at Ungarie £1600 Damage SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 1

A fire at Ungarie at 2 o'clock this morning destroyed Leseberg's refreshment rooms The damage is estimated at £1600. Firefighters were…

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The Moree Fire

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 6

Mr. Goodman, licensee of Tattersalls Hotel, Moree, which was destroyed by fire on the . 6th inst., estimates the total damage at about…

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Fire Cleans Up Thieves' Work. Crime at Morpeth. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 16 February 1931 · page 1

Safe-blowers who made an attempt on a safe at Styman Bros. general storekeepers, of Morpeth, about noon yesterday, set fire to the premises…

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Summary of Yesterday's News Sydney, Monday. Labor Prepares For East Sydney By-Election—Mr. Scullin and Supporters Ostricised—Man Signs Own Death Warrant—Thieves, Then Fire—Soviet Arming?—£498 Fur Coat Stolen— School Cadets' Corps Condemned by Education Minister—Reap-praisement of Soldier Settlements—

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 17 February 1931 · page 7

A meeting of Labor leaders was held in Sydney yesterday to discuss the policy to be put forward for the East Sydney by-election. Those…

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Fire at Gum Flat Shed and Hay Destroyed

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 18 February 1931 · page 4

At about 3.30 a.m. yesterday morning, Mr. Wat Gilhome, of "Bexley," Gum Flat, was awakened by a reflection of light, and on looking out saw…

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Darlinghurst Fire Police Make Arrest SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 21 February 1931 · page 1

Inquiries by the police after a fire which broke out in a provision shop at Darlinghurst early this morning, led to the arrest of man…

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Fire

The Uralla Times · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 1

Shortly after noon yesterday a fire occurred in Duncombe's butchery, near the bridge, but thanks to its timely discovery by Mrs. Dan…

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Fire at Temora Enormous Damage TEMORA

The Inverell Times · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 1

A disastrous fire occurred at Temora early this morning. Twelve business places were destroyed, including two hotels, from which the boarders…

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