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New England · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1933

326 stories in New England's papers · page 2 of 17

Bush Fires Devastating Flames SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 14 January 1933 · page 1

Further outbreaks of bush fires were reported from many country districts yesterday. At West Wyalong a property…

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Mysterious Fires Aboard French Merchantmen Sabotage, Too! Paris

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 16 January 1933 · page 4

"Le Matin" states that the day before, L'Atlantique sailed an anonymous letter stated that a fire would occur between Paullac and Havre…

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Factory Fire Girls Rescued by Brigade Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 16 January 1933 · page 4

A fire occurred at Mason's factory, Roberts-street, Rose Bay, this morning. Several girls working on the second…

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"L' Atlantique" Mystery Hints Previous Fire Outbreaks PARIS

The Inverell Times · Monday 16 January 1933 · page 1

"Le Matin" states that the day before the "L'Atlantique" sailed, an anonymous letter stated that a fire would occur between Pauillac and…

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INCENDIARISM ? Many Fire Outbreaks Mudgee Store Gutted Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 17 January 1933 · page 1

A number of fires occurred in country centres during the week-end and yesterday. In two cases incendiarism is…

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Fire in W.A. Man Badly Burned PERTH

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 18 January 1933 · page 1

A fire at Bullfinch, West Australia yesterday morning destroyed the Exchange Hotel. The manager vainly attempted to…

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Camp Burnt Out

The Uralla Times · Thursday 19 January 1933 · page 1

Messrs. Fred Carter and Frank Barnden, of Uralla, sustained a very severe loss on Thursday last, when their camp on Brushgrove station…

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Close Call Ex-Glen Innes Fire Captain in Newcastle Bush Fire

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 19 January 1933 · page 4

A narrow escape was experienced last week by an official of the Newcastle Fire Brigade, and an ex-resident of Glen Innes, when…

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Bush Fires Damage In South SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 21 January 1933 · page 1

Many bush fires which did considerable damage are reported from Balaranald, Hay, and other districts…

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After Storm Lightning Fires MELBOURNE

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 21 January 1933 · page 1

Extensive damage to property was caused in North-western Victoria and south-western Riverina yesterday by a severe…

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Left in Time Fire Ball Strikes Cow Shed

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 21 January 1933 · page 3

John Moran, farmer, of Ulmarra, and his two sons had a narrow escape from lightning during a storm. The lightning became so severe that…

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Flood Waters Claim Seven Victims Violent Storms Spread Wings Over New South Wales Orchards Stripped, Houses Unroofed, Telephone Services Dislocated Fire Ball Strikes House at Young

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 23 January 1933 · page 1

Reports from all parts of New South Wales tell of damage wrought by the violent storms which raged on Sunday night. In many instances, townships are cut off from the outside world…

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Three Tins of Kerosene to Kindle House Fire INCENDIARISM Police Evidence Fire at Goulburn Sydney

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 24 January 1933 · page 1

As a result of investigations "by Detectives Bodel and Munro, of Goulburn, they are convinced that a deliberate attempt was…

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Perils of the Sea Fire and Tempest

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 25 January 1933 · page 10

There is something peculiarly terrifying about disaster at sea, where men have nothing but their own frail strength with which to fight the power…

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Tobacco Items Failure and Fire Price Controversy

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 25 January 1933 · page 7

The tobacco crops along the Mole and Soverign Rivers have failed to a great extent this season. Other good crops were to the ground by a…

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Bush Fire Brigades Method of Financing

Guyra Argus · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 1

A bush fire brigade naturally requires finance for the conduct of its operations—administrative expenses must be met, and benzine and oil…

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Grass Fires

The Uralla Times · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 11

Janet O'Connor writes from Alexandra Headland to Brisbane "Daily Mail": Another old woman and I put out quite an extensive bush fire with…

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The Fire Devil Doctor's Narrative of a Jungle Blaze

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 27 January 1933 · page 9

In an address given, over the air from the Australian Broadcasting Commission studio, 2BL, on Tuesday evening, Dr. Arthur Torrance. M.D.,…

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Lightning Strikes Roof Brigade Called to Extinguish Blaze. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 27 January 1933 · page 6

During a heavy storm last night, the kitchen roof of the home of Dr. Davis, of Beecroft, was struck by lightning. The ceiling was set alight, but…

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Appalling Forecast for 1933 Fires, Explosions, Political Frenzy

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 27 January 1933 · page 9

According to a lady named Olive M. Stevens, who has claims as an astrologer, things are going to be a bit mixed during the year. She has aired…

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