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New England · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1934

306 stories in New England's papers · page 13 of 16

Fire Per Cent. Rise Values at Melbourne Wool Sales France Bays Freely Melbourne

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 10 October 1934 · page 4

A general advance of 5 per cent on last week's rates was reported at yesterday's wool sales. Competition was keener, and 95…

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Bush Fire Danger

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 October 1934 · page 5

"Now that the camping and picnicking season is with us again, J. think it is necessary that all motorists should be asked to take particular…

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Church Fire

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 11 October 1934 · page 6

It was fortunate that the Rev. H. J. Mills had arranged a service at Wellington Vale on Sunday afternoon last, for when he…

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Condobolin Fire Extensive Damage CONDOBLIN

The Inverell Times · Friday 12 October 1934 · page 1

Fanned by a strong northerly wind, a fire destroyed the mens wear store of Miles Brothers, Condcblin. causing damage estimated at £10,000…

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£10,000 DAMAGE Disastrous Fire at Condobolin Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 12 October 1934 · page 1

Fanned by a strong northerly wind, fire destroyed the men's wear store of Miles brothers. Condobolin. causing damage estimated at £10,000…

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Tingha Fire Inquiry Coroner Compliments Police Serious Conflagration Averted Shop Owner and Confederates Committed on Arson Charge

The Inverell Times · Friday 12 October 1934 · page 2

At Tingha Court on Wednesday, the Inverell Coroner, Mr. James McIlveen, conducted a lengthy inquiry as to the circumstances surrounding the suspicious outbreak of fire in a general store conducted by Charles Robinson and owned by Mr. Ken…

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Fire at Tingha

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 16 October 1934 · page 4

At Tingha Court on Wednesday, the Inverell Coroner, Mr. James Mcllveen, conducted a lengthy inquiry as to the circumstances surrounding the…

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Burnt-out Bearing May Soon Be Thing of the Past

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 18 October 1934 · page 7

The old familiar complaint of motorists about a burnt out bearing may soon be a thing of the past. Following extended research and…

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Fire at Tingha Three Men Committed for Trial

Guyra Argus · Thursday 18 October 1934 · page 1

At Tingha Court on Wednesday, the Inverell Coroner, Mr. James Mellveen. conducted a lengthy inquiry as to the circumstances surrounding the…

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Fire Extinguisher Explodes

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 20 October 1934 · page 4

When a fire extinguisher that was being used to quell flames in a motor truck exploded in Albert Street, Brisbane, Constable C. W. Knust, of the…

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Two London Men Remanded Fire Insurance Fraud Charts

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 27 October 1934 · page 8

Frederick Richards and Henry Joseph were charged at Bow Street Police Court (London) with unlawfully conspiring with Leopold Harris to…

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Race 'Plane Crashes Completely Destroyed by Fire Geysendorffer and Astes' Miraculous Escape ALLAHABAD

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 27 October 1934 · page 1

Geysendorffer and Astes, contestants in the Centenary Air Race, met disaster early this morning when their Pander 'plane crashed at Bamruli Aerodrome and was destroyed by fire…

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Two Lads Drowned After Launch Catches Fire Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 29 October 1934 · page 1

Frederick Stevens (13) and Bentley Mitchell (34) were drowned in the Hawkesbury River near Ebehezer while attempting to struggle ashore…

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Hamilton Church Fires

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 2 November 1934 · page 3

Newcastle police have arrested three boys, aged from 15 to 17, in connection with the recent fires at Hamilton churches. It is alleged that the boys…

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Sequel to Fires Conspiracy Charges Alleged Excessive Claims London

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 3 November 1934 · page 1

When the hearing of the charges against Frederick Richards and Henry Joseph on a charge of conspiring with Leopold Harris to…

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Burglars Extinguish Blaze After Rifling Hotel Safe Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 5 November 1934 · page 1

Burglars entered the Oaks Hotel. Neutral Bay, yesterday. They stole more than £300 in cash, and £250 in cheques…

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Disastrous Fire Destroys Mill and Wharf Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 5 November 1934 · page 1

Damage estimated at between £20,000 and £30.000 was caused by fi[?]e which destroyed Hart's sawmill at Maryborough (Queensland)…

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Baradine Fire £4,000 Damage BARADINE

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 6 November 1934 · page 1

A fire at Baradine early this morning caused damage estimated at ₤4000 to Richardson's general store which was gutted…

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Man Drowned In Escaping From Fire SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 8 November 1934 · page 1

Thomas Steele (60), was, drowned late last night while attempting to escape from a burning hut, on puck's Wharf at Mascot…

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Morro Castle Disaster Ineffective Fire Alarm System WASHINGTON

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 8 November 1934 · page 1

The United States Steam Boat Inspection Service to-day published a report in connection with the Morro Castle disaster when 74…

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