Fire Fiend's Black Trail Of Desolation Like Battlefield After Bombardment Heartbreaking Scenes in Devastated Areas Homeless Families Survey Tangled Wreckage of Ruined Homes Many Miraculous Escapes From Flames at Fassifern and Toronto
The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 12 January 1933 · page 1
The bushfires which raged in a huge ring around the entire Newcastle district yesterday afternoon and last night have burned themselves out, leaving behind them a trail of devastation and utter ruin unparalleled in the history of the north. This morning there were heartbreaking scenes in the still-smoking towns, and homeless families…
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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 13 January 1933 · page 9
More than 100 men fought for many hours yesterday to quell a big fire which threatened to cause enormous damage. It was not until 2 o'clock this morning that…
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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 13 January 1933 · page 9
Wednesday was a day of terror for Toronto—a terror which left the townspeople petrified with horror and, an indelible mark on the countryside. A miracle, it appeared, saved some of the houses at Kilaben Bay and Coal Point from destruction…
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The Newcastle Sun · Friday 13 January 1933 · page 1
A bundred thousand pounds of damage at least has been caused during the week by the disastrous bushfires. The…
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The Newcastle Sun · Friday 13 January 1933 · page 1
Although weather conditions in Cesanock to-day were pleasant compared with earlier in the week, a pall of smoke hung over the town,…
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The Newcastle Sun · Friday 13 January 1933 · page 1
Fire brigade officials at headquarters are still working at top pressure in an effort to sort out the mass of fire reports which…
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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 13 January 1933 · page 10
Most of the outbreaks of fire which occurred in New South Wales yesterday were under control last night. Reports from various districts to-day showed that…
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The Newcastle Sun · Friday 13 January 1933 · page 6
"Thankful" (Cardiff) writes:— The violent outbreak of bush fires during the past few days brines into prominence once more that small but…
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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 13 January 1933 · page 9
Wide areas in the Lake Macquarie Shire bore eloquent testimony to the trail of the bush fires. Trees were still smouldering, and the country was veiled in a haze…
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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 13 January 1933 · page 10
The Paris representative of the British United Press says that the Minister for Marine (M. Meyer) reports that the experts who examined the liner L'Atlantique…
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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 13 January 1933 · page 10
A fire started between Arrino and Yandanooka, on a two-mile front, to-day and swept nearly 2000 acres of crop and pasture before it was finally subdued by…
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The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 14 January 1933 · page 3
A two-roomed cottage, on the property of the late Mr. James Anatey, near Awaba was completely destroyed by fire about…
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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 14 January 1933 · page 6
Mr. John Caldwell, of Kilaben Bay, Toronto, explains that during the fire at Kilaben on Wednesday, he had to stand by his own home during the day, as the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →What People Think Pollution of Surf—Fire Float For Lake—Bushfire Patrols—Intermediate Exam. The Intermediate
The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 14 January 1933 · page 4
A few days ago tho results of the intermediate Examination were published. Many girls and boys were overjoyed at their success, but how…
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The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 14 January 1933 · page 3
Further details of the courugeous actions of volunter fire fighters during the fierce outbreaks earlier in the week have…
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Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 14 January 1933 · page 3
There was a slight improvement in business in the Newcastle farm produce market during the week. The demand was keen for Bismarck…
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The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 14 January 1933 · page 3
A narrow escape was experienced on Wednesday by an official of the Newcastle Fire Brigade, when…
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The Newcastle Sun · Monday 16 January 1933 · page 10
Councillor Hardy, president of the Luke Macquarie Shire, has made arrangements with Mr. Booth, M.L.A., to accompany him to Sydney on…
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The Newcastle Sun · Monday 16 January 1933 · page 7
A number of sightseers drove, out to Toronto yesterday to see the effects of the bush fire. The ruins of Mr. H. Adams's…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →What People Think Chess Club Proposal—Bush Fire Patrols—Jardine's Captaincy—Glenrock Rescue. China and Japan
The Newcastle Sun · Monday 16 January 1933 · page 6
"Democrat" writes:— I am one of those who believe that Australia should take a firm stand in the matter of Japan's invasion of…
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