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New England · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1933

326 stories in New England's papers · page 6 of 17

"Set Fire to It" Witness Claim London Conspiracy Charge

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 15 March 1933 · page 7

"I set fire to that," Capsoni an Italian, told this court in answer to questions as to the manner in which three fires started in Manchester and'…

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Theatre Fire. Crowd Stampedes Serious Casualty List Guadaljara (Mexico)

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 15 March 1933 · page 1

Forty-one were killed and 70 gravely injured on Monday night in a fire at a motion picture theatre in the town of Ahualuco. A high tension…

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Bush Fires Many Aleged to be Deliberate MELBOURNE

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 16 March 1933 · page 1

Sir James Barrett told members of the Victorian Branch of the Australian Forest League that many disastrous bush fires were started…

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Fire in Cinema Hall [?] PERISH

Guyra Argus · Thursday 16 March 1933 · page 2

Forty-one were killed and 70 seriously injured on Monday night in a fire at a motion picture theatre at Abualulco…

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Girl Burned to Death Fire In Match Factory HULL (Quebec)

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 16 March 1933 · page 1

Six girls were burned to death when the Canada Match Factory was gutted by fire, which was followed by an explosion…

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Block of Shops Destroyed Blaze in Victorian Town. Melbourne

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 17 March 1933 · page 1

A block of three wooden shops in a business centre of Manangatang was destroyed by fire. The blaze started in a billard…

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Fire Engine Driver Drunk a Penrith Incident. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 17 March 1933 · page 1

At the Penrith Police Court Francis Frizelle was fined £7. with costs, in default 15 days imprisonment for driving a fire engine. whilst under the…

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Clothes in Flames Child Plays With Fire Death From Burns Follows Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 17 March 1933 · page 1

Joseph McCulla (4) was playing with fire near his parents' residence at Portland when his clothes caught alight. He was speedily enveloped…

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2000 Acres Swept Fire Near Inglewood

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 18 March 1933 · page 6

Although no damage to stock was done, 2000 acres of valuable grass country in the Inglewood district were burned by a fire which was…

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Bush Fires Girl Trapped in Flames SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 20 March 1933 · page 1

Heavy losses have been incurred by a number of farmers through bush fires, which have been raging in the Upper Murray districts…

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Crashed Into Bridge Motor Cyclist's End. While Speeding to Bush Fire. Melbourne

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 20 March 1933 · page 1

Alec. Cochrane was killed when his motor cycle crushed into the side of a bridge near Traralgon yesterday. He was speeding out of town in answer to…

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Barracks Fire Incendiarism Suspected SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 21 March 1933 · page 1

Incendiarism is suspected as the origin of a fire which destroyed a wing of Mirrool House Barracks at Griffiths…

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Police Station Fire a Youth Charged BRISBANE

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 21 March 1933 · page 1

A fire destroyed portion of the Clermont police station on Saturday night. Exhibits which were to have been…

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Man Speeding to Bush Fire is Killed

The Uralla Times · Thursday 23 March 1933 · page 6

Alex Cochrane was killed when his motor cycle crashed into the side of a bridge at Traralgan (Vic.) He was speeding out of town in answer to a…

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Fire Station Inspected Everything Very Satisfactory

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 29 March 1933 · page 4

Inspector B. Barber, who is an tached to the Sydney headquarters of the Fire Brigades Board, arrived in Armidale yesterday to inspect…

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Fire Brigade Social

The Inverell Times · Friday 31 March 1933 · page 4

Lovers of dancing or euchre, or even spectators who enjoy bright entertainment, will be delighted to learn that the third of the series of…

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Ghastly Atrocities Alleged Against Nazis Babies Thrown on Fires References in British Parliament London

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 31 March 1933 · page 1

References to the treatment of Jews in Germany were made in both Houses of Parliament. Asked in the House of…

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Speed-boat Catches Fire Occupants Leap Into Harbour. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 31 March 1933 · page 1

When a speed launch in which they were being towed to Manly burst into flames last night, the three occupants leaped into the harbour. They were…

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Scarborough Fire Palace Hall Destroyed SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 1 April 1933 · page 1

A fire gutted Palace Hall at Scarborough early this morning, after threatening the Presbyterian Church and a number of cottages…

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Fire Brigade Social

The Inverell Times · Monday 3 April 1933 · page 4

Dancing and euchre enthusiasts who have enjoyed the hospitality of the local fire brigade, will need [?] recommendation, but those who have…

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