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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1929

136 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 4 of 7

Disastrous Fire. Gordon Vale, Q'ld

North West Champion · Monday 8 April 1929 · page 2

[?] disastrous fire occurred at Gordon Vale last night. A hotel, a picture theatre, and a refreshment room and three shops were totally…

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Early Morning Blaze

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 April 1929 · page 1

Exactly one hour after the alarm had been given the shop and dwelling; owned and occupied by Mr. F. McMahon, in Maitland Street, was…

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Toowoomba Show Fire Destroys Pavilion

The North Western Courier · Monday 22 April 1929 · page 3

Fire completely ruined the industrial pavilion at the show on Thursday. The outbreak was discovered at 6.30. p.m. and in an hour the build…

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Fire Brigade Dance Something to Look Forward to

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 April 1929 · page 5

There was a gratifying response as the result of an appeal by the Narrabri Fire Brigade, when an energetic band of citizens formed a meeting…

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Remains Found in Fire. Two Men Detained. BRISBANE

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 29 April 1929 · page 2

A message from Roma says that some remains, believed to be those of Jack Green, aged about 60 years, were discovered by Acting Superintendent…

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In Fire Debris Body of Missing Man Discovered Brisbane

The North Western Courier · Monday 29 April 1929 · page 1

Remains, believed to be those of Jack Green, need about 60, have been discovered in debris, of a fire at Spring Grove, Queensland. Green…

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Fire at Pictures

Manilla Express · Tuesday 7 May 1929 · page 2

Local townspeople were startled on Monday night when the fire bell alarm rang out. Everybody looked for a fire but none…

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Angry Chase Woman Fires Three Shots Newcastle

The North Western Courier · Monday 13 May 1929 · page 4

A sensational affair occurred at Newcastle yesterday when a woman chased a man with a revolver, firing three shots, one of which wounded…

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Outbreak of Fire

The North Western Courier · Thursday 16 May 1929 · page 1

About twenty minutes to twelve last night the Narrabri fire brigade received a call to an outbreak of fire in Danger Village. From the time…

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Disastrous Fire. Melbourne

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 20 May 1929 · page 2

Damage to the extent of between, £70,000 was caused by a fire at Porter's timber mill at Fairfield on Saturday. Shortly before the…

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Another Fire

The North Western Courier · Monday 27 May 1929 · page 1

Thre shops were destroyed by fire at Warialda yesterday. Owing to a strong wind the flames spread rapidly and all efforts to save the…

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Fire at Warialda. Four Shops Destroyed

North West Champion · Thursday 30 May 1929 · page 4

Early no Sunday morning a fire at Warialda destroyed four shops before it was got under control. The buildings destroyed were Bell's fruit shop,…

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Townsville Fire. People in Theatre Become Panic Stricken Brisbane

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 June 1929 · page 1

There was great intense excitement at Townsville on Saturday night when a fire broke out in a large boarding-house, and quickly…

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Hotel Fire BRISBANE

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 June 1929 · page 1

The Grand Hotel at Chincilla, Queensland, caught fire. Three occupied escaped in their night attire. The licensee, while trying to save…

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Fire at Criterion Hotel

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 17 June 1929 · page 2

A good deal of consternation was caused on Saturday night when, on the fire bell giving the alarm it was rumored that the Criterion Hotel was…

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Careless Use of Fire Letters Destroyed in Postoffice Newcastle

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 June 1929 · page 6

A large number of letters were destroyed by a fire at the Hamilton Post-Office, near Newcastle, last night. It is thought a passerby…

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Fire and Asbestos

Manilla Express · Tuesday 25 June 1929 · page 2

The Government Insurance Office has moved to new premises appropriately named "Asbestos House", Barrack St…

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Ballina Fire. Twelve Business Places Destroyed. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 1 July 1929 · page 2

A fire destroyed 12 business places at Ballina yesterday morning. The damage is estimated at £33,000. The brigade did wood work, a gale…

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Strand Theatre Fire

Manilla Express · Tuesday 2 July 1929 · page 2

The Coroner returned en open verdict at the fire inquiry concerning the fire which partially destroyed the Strand Theatre…

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Super White Way a Blaze of Light Wonting Hotel Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 July 1929 · page 5

Country visitors to the metropolis will, in near future, be greeted with a blaze of light as they step out of the Central Railway Station, as the…

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