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New England · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1936

354 stories in New England's papers · page 9 of 18

Fire at Woodburn Damage £2,500 SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 1

The fire which broke out in a garage at Woodburn spread rapidly. Four business places were gutted and three badly damaged…

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Rebellion in Spain Battle Expected Streets Strewn With Dead British Fire Warning Shots LONDON

The Inverell Times · Friday 24 July 1936 · page 1

Though the balance is swinging slightly in its favour, the Spanish Government still awaits the outcome of battles with the rebel armies which…

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Wool Store Destroyed Large Fire in Napier Wellington (N.Z.)

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 27 July 1936 · page 1

The Hawkes Bay Farmers Co-operative Association's wool stores at Napier were destroyed by fire, doing damage estimated at between £30,000…

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Fire at Boggabri

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Wednesday 29 July 1936 · page 4

Two cottages were completely destroyed by fire in Oakham-st., Boggabri, on Monday night; One belonged, to Mrs.. C. Hansen, and was occupied…

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"Set a Fire To Catch A Fire" Is His Motto

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 30 July 1936 · page 10

One of the greatest of all Victorian fire-fighters, and for 40 years the protector of the Dandenong Ranges, 65-year-old Jim O'Donoghu[?], of the Forests Commission, is tying ill in S Vincent's Hospital…

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Fire Commissioner Helps to Subdue Blaze Sydney

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 31 July 1936 · page 1

A fire broke out early this morning at Hazelbrook. and several houses were destroyed. There is no fire brigade, and all residents had to work…

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Hazelbrook Fire Bucket Brigade Powerless SYDNEY

The Inverell Times · Friday 31 July 1936 · page 1

A fire broke out early this morning at Hazelbrook. when several houses were destroyed. There was no fire brigade, and all…

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In Piano Case Man Trapped by Fire

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 1 August 1936 · page 8

The death of a man trapped by fire in a packing-case, in which he had fallen asleep, was described at the inquest at Capetown on Johannes…

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Hotel Fire Charge Against Judge the End of the Kelly Gang the Meymott Investigation

Glen Innes Examiner · Saturday 1 August 1936 · page 4

It will be seen by our business columns that Mr. G. C. Davis will hold an investigation of the charges made by Mr. Dillon against Judge Meymott…

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Gravesend News Freezing Works Destroyed by Fire

Warialda Standard and Northern Districts' Advertiser · Monday 3 August 1936 · page 5

The township suffered a severe blow during the past week when the freezing works were destroyed by fire. How the fire started is a…

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Fire Bucket Keeps Ploughman Warm

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 4 August 1936 · page 4

It looks as if an Oberon district ploughman has started something never before attempted in this country—or anywhere else, for…

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Tent Blazes When Grass Fire Spreads Holiday Camp Destroyed

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 4 August 1936 · page 4

A camping and fishing trip undertaken by Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Morton, of Church Street, during the holiday week-end was…

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Factory Fire Girls in Danger MELBOURNE

The Inverell Times · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 1

About 100 employees at, Creelman's leather factory, Abbotsford. fled into the street when a fire threatened to destroy the building…

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Dash From Factory Danger of Fire Melbourne

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Friday 14 August 1936 · page 1

About 100 employees at Creelman's Leather Factory Abbotsford fled into the street when fire threatened to destroy the building. Firemen rescued…

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Camp Fire Ball

The Inverell Times · Monday 17 August 1936 · page 4

Mrs. A. p. Avern and committee are arranging to hold a ball in the Inverell Town Hall on Friday, 18th. September proceeds of which are to aid…

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Bushfires on the Coast Ion Brook Station's Loss

The Armidale Express and New England General Advertiser · Monday 17 August 1936 · page 6

Last week three serious bush fires swept through parts of the-Gordon Brook Station and it is estimated that fully acres of good grass have…

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Early Morning Fire

Glen Innes Examiner · Tuesday 18 August 1936 · page 4

The local fire brigade received a call at 2.30 a.m. to-day to the corner of Meade and Hunter Streets. It was found on arrival that the cause of…

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Fire Brigade

Guyra Argus · Thursday 20 August 1936 · page 2

By advertisement it will be seen that the Fire Brigade intend to hold a euchre party and dance on 28th inst in aid of the funds to enable the…

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Petrol Fire Man Severely Burned SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 20 August 1936 · page 1

Edward Fletcher, of Roslyn Gardens Darlinghurst, was severely burnt about the hands, legs, neck, and face, last night…

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Scrub on Fire A Cottage Threatened SYDNEY

Glen Innes Examiner · Thursday 20 August 1936 · page 5

fire destroyed hundreds of acres of thick scrub at Dobroyd Point in the Maly district last night…

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