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New England · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1933

326 stories in New England's papers · page 3 of 17

Appalling Forecast for 1933 Fires, Explosions, Political Fronty

The Walcha News · Friday 27 January 1933 · page 4

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

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Armidale Aldermen Re-kindle Fires of Progress

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 30 January 1933 · page 4

Recent happenings in civic politics have given rise to the rather unpleasant sensation that our city fathers are suffering from an inferiority complex, or, that they have not the courage to shoulder responsibilities which they undertook when they submitted themselves as candidates for…

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Out of Pan Into the Fire! Police Rescue Fugitives. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 30 January 1933 · page 1

Police raided a two-up school on the haul[?] of the Cook's River, at Botany yesterday afternoon. There were more than 50 players…

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Cause of Fires Coroner's Opinion Disposal of Stocks SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 1 February 1933 · page 1

During an inquiry at Parramatta concerning a fire which destroyed a stock of tobacco and groceries, the Coroner remarked that he found in…

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Malicious Fires in Stores Coroner's Scathing Comment Another Way of "Clearing Stock." Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 1 February 1933 · page 1

During an inquiry at Parramatta concerning a fire which destroyed a stock of tobacco and groceries, the Coroner remarked that he found that…

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Burglary and Fire £200 Jewellery Stolen Fire Does £600 Damage MELBOURNE

The Inverell Times · Monday 6 February 1933 · page 1

After ransacking three rooms at the home of Alexander Copland, in Elsternwick, and securing jewellery valued at £200, thieves set fire to the…

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Heroic Firemen in Line for Coveted Decoration "Conspicuous Bravery and Gallantry" at Armidale Blaze Fire Board Visits the City Tragic Explosion of May 18 Recalled

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 6 February 1933 · page 4

Hazards and risks undertaken by fire-fighters were revealed in a most poignant manner at the Armidale Fire Station on Friday night, when a departmental inquiry was held to determine the degree of bravery displayed by members of the…

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Thieves Set House on Fire After Stealing Jewellery. Melbourne

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 6 February 1933 · page 1

After ransacking three rooms at the home of a exander Copland. in Elsternwick, and s[?]ring jewellery valued at £200, thieves set fire to the front…

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Trouble Follows Them Unemployed Men Lose All In Fire. Perth

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 6 February 1933 · page 1

After months of idleness a large number of men were put on unemployment relief work sir Kelmseott a couple of days ago…

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Appalling Forecast for 1933 Fires, Explosions, Political Frenzy

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 7 February 1933 · page 8

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…

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Serious Fire Buildings Threatened MELBOURNE

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 7 February 1933 · page 1

Toorak College and the Orthopaedic section of the Children's Hospital at Frankston were threatened by fire yesterday…

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Fire Wins! Ice-Plant Destroyed. Fremantle

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 8 February 1933 · page 4

The ice-making plant of Baker Brothers. at East Fremantle was destroyed by fire last night. The damage is estimated at £20000…

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Child's Death—Walked into Fire

The Uralla Times · Thursday 9 February 1933 · page 12

Pathetic circumstances surrounded the death of Henry Regan (5), at Ballarat. The child, after being rescued by…

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DYNAMITE Explodes In Fire MR. P. Austin Injured

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 9 February 1933 · page 6

At. Torrington on Thursday last Mr. Percy Austin was severely injured when an explosion of dynamite and caps occurred…

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Car Catches Fire

The Inverell Times · Monday 13 February 1933 · page 4

Two local fishermen, George Winmill and Steve Hart, received rather a shock when their car, a Maxwell single seater, suddenly caught fire…

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Heavy Damage Bush Fire Subdued SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 14 February 1933 · page 4

The bushfire in the Tumbarumba district was got under control last night, after consuming miles of fencing, a large area of a…

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Mysterious Fires Two Men Arrested PERTH

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 14 February 1933 · page 1

Following six mysterious fires at night in Southern Cross, the police arrested two men, George Martain (23), wheat l[?]mper, and Clarence…

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Fighting the Flames Bush Fires Raging in Victoria. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 15 February 1933 · page 1

Serious bush tires continue in Victoria, and bundreds of volunteers are fighting the flames…

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Fires at Mudgee Punchbowl Outbreak Suspicious Circumstances MUDGEE

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 15 February 1933 · page 1

The Mudgee police are mystified by three different outbreaks of fire on Monday night while all occurred in premises owned by one man. The…

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Fire Follows Robbery Intruders Suspected Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 15 February 1933 · page 1

The police believe that thieves set Are to a house at Punchbowl last night after they had broken into it. The outbreak was extinguished by…

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