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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1930

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

Factory Fire Incendiarism Probable. Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 27 March 1930 · page 1

A mysterious fire which broke out in the accountant's office at Cox's Factory, Flemington, Victoria, was speedily extinguished by the fire…

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Tingha Fire Inquiry

Manilla Express · Tuesday 1 April 1930 · page 4

The Tingha Court House was crowded to the doors from 10 a. m. till 10 p. m. at the Coroner 's inquiry into the circumstances…

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Moree Fire Station. Town Clerk's Report

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 3 April 1930 · page 5
Also in North West Champion

When the report of the Fire Commissioner's, concerning the Moree Fire Station, was read at a previous meeting of the Town Council, considerable…

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Oil Waist Deep America's Greatest Gusher Danger of Fire Oklahoma City

The North Western Courier · Thursday 3 April 1930 · page 1

One of the greatest fire hazards was created here when new gushes at Broughin Field near the city have been…

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Brewarrina Fire. Business Places Destroyed. SYDNEY

North West Champion · Monday 7 April 1930 · page 5

Seven business places were totally destroyed by fire at Brewarrina early yesterday morning. The damage is estimated to be between £10,000 and…

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Brewarrina Fire £10,000 Damage Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 7 April 1930 · page 1

Seven business premises were totally destroyed by fire early yesterday morning. The damage is estimator between ten and fifteen thousand…

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Disastrous Fire. Seven Buildings Destroyed. Brewarrina

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 7 April 1930 · page 2

A sensational fire destroyed seven of the principal business houses in Bathurst Street, Brewarrina. early yesterday morning…

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Outbreaks of Fire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 10 April 1930 · page 2

Mr. R. St. John George had a narrow escape from a serious fire on Monday night between 9.30 and 10 o'clock. Mr. George was busy at his…

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Almost a Fire. At Rear of Balo Street

North West Champion · Thursday 10 April 1930 · page 4

Some mild excitement was caused on Monday night when it was reported that a fire had been discovered at the rear of Mr. St. John George's premises…

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Destructive Fire

Manilla Express · Friday 11 April 1930 · page 1

A Brewarrina fire on Sunday destroyed several shops and resulted in damage to the extent of £12,000…

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A Blaze at Alexandria. Glue Factory Destroyed. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 14 April 1930 · page 2

Long's glue factory at Alexandria was destroyed by fire early this morning. The damage is estimated at several…

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Blaze at Jericho. Second Death. Brisbane

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 2

Walter Mustow (46), who, with his clothes ablaze. jumped over the veranda of the Queen's Hotel, Jericho, Queensland, which was destroyed by fire, died…

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Hotel Fire Victim Second Man Succumbs Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 April 1930 · page 1

Walter Mustow, 46, who, with his clothes ablaze, jumped over the verandah of the Queen's hotel Jehrice, Qld. which was destroyed by fire…

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Prison Fire

Manilla Express · Friday 25 April 1930 · page 2

On Monday night the State prison of Ohio (U.S.A.) was partly destroyed by fire. The building, designed…

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Morning Fire. Residence Destroyed

North West Champion · Monday 5 May 1930 · page 2

The residence of Mrs. C. Matthews in Gwydir Street, Moree, was destroyed by fire this morning. The fire was first discovered by Mrs. Matthews herself,…

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Trapped Fire in Shop—family's Narrow Escape. Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 May 1930 · page 1

Mr. and Mrs. Champion and their daughter, Carrie, 18, had a narrow escape from death this morning, when they were trapped by fire in an…

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"Hire and Fire" Coal Owners Will Lessen Principle. Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 5 May 1930 · page 1

It is reported in Trades Hall circles, that the Miners' Leaders reached an understanding with the Coal Owners in regard to the…

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Disappointed Burglars. Set Fire to Building. Sydney

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 26 May 1930 · page 2

Burglars broke into a combined grocery and residential in East Sydney last night. Disappointed in their search for money, they deliberately set fire to…

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From the Frying Pan Into the Fire Evils of Compulsory Pool Melbourne

The North Western Courier · Monday 26 May 1930 · page 1

According to the Victorian Miller's establishment, a compulsory wheat pool will force an increase in the price of bread…

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