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New England · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1933

326 stories in New England's papers · page 7 of 17

Fire Among the Dolls

The Inverell Times · Monday 3 April 1933 · page 8

A spark, it is believed, set fire to a case of dolls in the Brisbane Doll and Toy Hospital (registered), and in a few minutes the whole stock of…

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At Height of Gale Fire at Tweed Heads Floods on the Coast "Tweed Heads

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 6 April 1933 · page 1

During the height of a gale at Tweed Heads, four business premises were destroyed by fire. Windows of other shope were…

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Fire Brigade Function

The Inverell Times · Friday 7 April 1933 · page 4

Euchre winners at the recent fire brigade social were Mrs. R. Watkins and Mr. B. Rooney. Monte Carlos were won by Mr. Jock Jennings and…

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Burned to Death Caught in Bush Fire Melbourne

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 12 April 1933 · page 1

A young man, George Fairbrother lost his life in a bush fire which broke out near Gunyah Junction and Mirboo East. He was found on the road on…

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Local News. House Destroyed by Fire

The Uralla Times · Thursday 13 April 1933 · page 1

The residence of Mr. Con. Post, situated near the Gostwyck road, about two miles from Uralla, was destroyed by fire on Sunday morning last. It…

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House on Fire Owner in Flames With Throat Cut SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 13 April 1933 · page 1

When the house of Henry Vernon Marsden, aged 79, was found to be on fire at Mount Druitt, a neighbor, John Pinsdale, who rushed to the…

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Fire Alarm Racehorse in Peril

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 19 April 1933 · page 1

A fire which might easily have had very serious consequences, broke out in a shed in a yard at the rear of the Byron Hotel at 4 o'clock on Monday…

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£30,000 Fire a Brisbane Blaze Brisbane

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 21 April 1933 · page 4

Damage estimated at £30,000 was caused by a fire at Forsyth's rope works. East Brisbane, late last night. The big brick building was practically…

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Fire Destroys Bonnie Doon Woolshed

The Walcha News · Friday 21 April 1933 · page 1

A serious loss was sustained by Mr Angus Ross over the week-end, when on Saturday evening, about 6 o'clock. the owner's sister noticed smoke is…

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Fire at Goonoowigall Old Cottage Burnt

The Inverell Times · Friday 21 April 1933 · page 4

A fire broke out at about 7.30 p.m. yesterday at Goonoowigall when an old cottage, the property of Messrs. Rowland Bros., was completely…

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Brisbane Fire £30,000 Damage BRISBANE

The Inverell Times · Friday 21 April 1933 · page 1

Damage estimated at £30,000 was caused by a fire at Forsyth's rope works. East Brisbane, late last night. A big brick building was practically…

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A Midnight Blaze. in Wallis' Mercery Shop. Damage £105

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 24 April 1933 · page 2

A fire broke out a little after mid, night, on Tuesday in Mr Allan Wallis' mercery shop, and damage to the extent of £105 was done before…

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Narrow Escape Woman on Fire. SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Monday 24 April 1933 · page 1

An elderly woman narrowly escaped death in a house at Surry Hills yesterday. She had been lying on her bed…

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Woman's Escape Mattress Catches Fire Police to the Rescue. Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 24 April 1933 · page 8

An elderly woman narrowly eseaped death in a house at Surry Hills yesterday. She had been lying on her bed smoking when the kapok mattress…

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Fire Outbreak Horses in Danger SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 26 April 1933 · page 1

A fire broke out in a harness room at Newtown late last night. Nine horses in an adjoining stable were released from their stalls just in…

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Fire in New Zealand Timber Yards Burnt "Not Accidental" says Manager AUCKLAND

The Inverell Times · Wednesday 26 April 1933 · page 1

Hardie and Thomson's timber and joinery works at Christchurch, New Zealand, were destroyed by fire. Damage was estimated at over…

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Timber Works Destroyed Big Fire in New Zealand Incendiarism Suspected. Christchurch (N.Z.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 26 April 1933 · page 1

Hardie and Thomson's timber and joinery works at Christchurch (New Zealand) were destroyed by fire. The damage is estimated at £20,000. The…

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Bed on Fire Pensioner in Unconscious Condition SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 27 April 1933 · page 1

Harry Whyte (39), a pensioner, was discovered at this home at Darlinghust last night in an unconscious condition, lying on a bed…

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Open Verdict Returned in Great Airship Fire State Lottery 124th DRAWING First to Katoomba SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 28 April 1933 · page 1

The 124th State lottery was drawn to-day. The first prize was No. 59191 held by "Keith's Choice" syndicate co J…

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The Fire Brigade

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 29 April 1933 · page 4

In response to a requisition, the Mayor (Aid. A. E. Ward), will preside at a public meeting to be held in the Council Chambers on Monday…

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