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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1928

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Tobacco Fire

Manilla Express · Friday 10 August 1928 · page 2

The tobacco sheds of Mrs. W. T. Langworthy of "Longveiw" were totally destroyed with their contents by a fire last…

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Boarding House Fire. Brisbane

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 13 August 1928 · page 3

Fourteen persons had an exciting experience at an early hour yesterday morning, when the Osborne boarding establishment in South Brisbane…

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Police Fire Shots Immigrant's Loss

The North Western Courier · Thursday 16 August 1928 · page 1

When Sergeant Best and Constable Hughes saw a taxi in a lane in Paddington, in which two rolls of linoleum had been placed, they called…

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Fire at Mullaley. Occupants Escape

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 August 1928 · page 3

At 1.30 on Wednesday morning last, a fire broke out in the residence of Mr. Edward King, mail contractor, at Mullaley. The inmates…

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The Wingen Fire

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 August 1928 · page 7

The Scone district Coroner (Mr. W. T. Seaward , on Friday last, conducted on inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the fire…

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Methylated Spirits Catches Fire. Melbourne

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 27 August 1928 · page 2

Mary McDonald, 55, of Kingslake, was rubbing her neck and chest with methylated spirit us a cure for a cold when she suddenly burst into flames…

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Fire at Mill

Manilla Express · Friday 31 August 1928 · page 2

The Victoria Saw Mills had a close shave on Saturday. Some children discovered the sawdust adjacent to the mill to be alight…

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Latest Cables. Aeroplane Catches Fire. Paris

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 3 September 1928 · page 2

The French Minister of Commerce and four others were incinerated today when an aeroplane which was participating in an aviation feat caught…

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Fire at Wingham

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 September 1928 · page 4

Twelve shops, including large drapery and grocery establishments, were completely gutted in a fire which swept through a large portion…

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Radio Factory Fire

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 September 1928 · page 1

The radio factory of Colin Hudson at Redfern was putted by a fire last night Subsequently the firemen discovered a safe open. It is…

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Brisbane Fire. Brisbane

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 17 September 1928 · page 2

Orient House, the largest boarding house in Redcliff, near Brisbane, valued at £8000, was destroyed by fire early yesterday morning. The five…

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Big Bush Fire

The North Western Courier · Thursday 27 September 1928 · page 7

A serious outbreak of fire occurred on Burraweeda Station on the 201s inst. There were some anxious moments during Wednesday night, but…

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Madrid Theatre Fire. Terrible Scenes

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 27 September 1928 · page 5

Though it is doubtful if the death [?] resulting from the awful holocaust at the Novedades Theatre will reach the first staggering estimate, as the…

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Late Telegrams. Disastrous Fire. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 1 October 1928 · page 2

Serious damage was caused by a fire which broke out at the works of the Colonial Sugar Refining Co., Pymont, late last night. Two hours…

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Huge City Fire Colonial Sugar Works Damaged SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 1 October 1928 · page 1

A fire broke out at the Colonial Sugar Refineries Company's works Pyrmont last night Great damage was done before the flames were…

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Camp Burnt Out

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 4 October 1928 · page 4

Mr. O. Clavke, one of the inspectors under the Prickly Pear Commission, recently had the bad luck to have his camp and personal belongings…

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Suspicious Fire at Auburn

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 4 October 1928 · page 4

After a fire had been put out by Auburn firemen at a residence iu North-parade Shortly before midnight, on Monday, an examination of the…

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Fire at Kyogle. Kyogle

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 11 October 1928 · page 7

Seccomb's timber mills at Kyogie were destroyed by fire yesterday. Teh damage is estimated at £10,000. A picture hall on the other side of…

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Postumea Acstle Fire. London

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 11 October 1928 · page 7

Lord Lascelles intimated, to the Free Stale Government that Princess Mary and himself deeply regret even indirectly causing anyone tumble in…

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State Coal Mine Fire. Lithgow

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 11 October 1928 · page 7

A fire broke out last Might amongst the wooden pile props in the main heading State coal mine. One slight damage was done, but a large number…

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