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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1927

111 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 3 of 6

Scout Carnival and Camp Fire

North West Champion · Thursday 17 March 1927 · page 2

The swimming carnival and camp fire concert to be held at the Yarraman Camping Ground next Saturday promises to be an event" new in Moree,…

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Shockingly Injured Petrol Hose on Fire Brisbane

The North Western Courier · Monday 21 March 1927 · page 1

Shocking injuries wore received by George Cuthbert, when a petrol hose attached to a street pummp caught fire. The victim rushed about the…

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Fire Bell Rings

Manilla Express · Tuesday 22 March 1927 · page 2

The ringing of the fire bell on Saturday night caused quit a stir Report was that a fire was in progress at the electric light…

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Boxes Alight Dangerous Fire Quelled

The North Western Courier · Thursday 24 March 1927 · page 1

A fire broke out at 2.30 a.m. last Tuesday at premises situated at the rear of A. E. Collins Ltd. off Doyle St., owned by A. E. Collins, Ltd…

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Disastrous Fire. Sydney

North West Champion · Thursday 31 March 1927 · page 4

A large general store and the National Bank building adjoining, were destroyed by fire at Garoke (Vic). The occupants of the store had a narrow…

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For the Motorist. Facts Worth Knowing. Fire-Proof Petrol Pump

North West Champion · Monday 4 April 1927 · page 4

Following on the report of the fire which occurred on the night of the 10th ult., at the premises of Northcote (Vic.) City Motors, completely gutting…

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Bush Fires

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 7 April 1927 · page 2

Giving evidence before the Bush Fire Commission on Tuesday morning Mr. J. S. Parry, Inspector of Forests at Wagga, said that a great many fires…

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Fire at Young. Comments by Coroner

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 7 April 1927 · page 1

In returning an open verdict following upon an inquiry into a fire which [?]estroyed a six roomed wooden cottage owned by Ernest Hargraves, the…

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Suspicious Fire

Manilla Express · Tuesday 12 April 1927 · page 2

On Friday night there were two outbreaks of fire, one at least being accompanied by suspicious…

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Fire Inquiry

Manilla Express · Friday 22 April 1927 · page 2

The district Coroner, Mr E. A May, P.M., conducted an inquiry into the circumstances,surrounding the fire in Mr H. Lawrence's…

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Hotel Destroyed Loss By Fire

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 April 1927 · page 1

The Albert Hotel, a wooden building containing 25 rooms, was totally destroyed by fire at Whitten yesterday morning. The local fire fighters…

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Bush Fires

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 16 May 1927 · page 2

That lack of care was the cause of the great majority of bush fires was the decision arrived at by the Commission which inquired into bush fires…

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Petrol Fire 50,000 Gallons Destroyed

The North Western Courier · Monday 16 May 1927 · page 1

Jackson's petrol dump, at Kangaroo Point. Sylvannia. which contained 50,000 gallons of petrol was destroyed by fire at a late hour last…

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Benzine Ablaze Spectacular Fire at Hamilton

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 19 May 1927 · page 4

A fire at the Shell Oil Relining Works, at North Hamilton, about 7.30 on Monday night, had in it all the elements of widespread disaster, and…

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Bush Fires Commissioner's Recommendations

North West Champion · Thursday 26 May 1927 · page 2

The Bush Fire Enquiry Commission which was appointed some months ago, following a disastrous outbreak of fires throughout the…

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Towmville Fire

The North Western Courier · Thursday 26 May 1927 · page 1

One of the largest fires seen in Townsville (Q). for many years occurred last night, when the premises of Cummins and Campbill, merchants…

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Disastrous Fires in Queensland. Brisbane

North West Champion · Thursday 26 May 1927 · page 4

Two disastrous fires occurred in Queensland last night. The first was a Enoggera Military Camp, near Brisbane, and the second at…

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Disastrous Fire. Brisbane

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 26 May 1927 · page 2

A disastrous fire occurred at Enoggera Military Camp yesterday afternoon, result in the destruction of three blocks of buildings' containing…

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Big Fire £30,000 Worth Stores Destroyed Brisbane

The North Western Courier · Thursday 26 May 1927 · page 1

A disastrous fire occurred at Enoggera Military Camp yesterday afternoon, resulting in the destruction of three blocks of buildings…

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Fire Brigades' Art Union

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 30 May 1927 · page 2

Mr. L. C. Hurley, promoter of the N.S.W. Fire Brigades Hospital Art Union, arrived here on Saturday and held a meeting of the members of…

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