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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1931

68 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 2 of 4

Fire Damp German Explosion Berlin

The North Western Courier · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 1

Another disastrous fire damp explosion at Aschen Coalfield, killed 31 miners. The pit props were smashed to…

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Temora Fire 12 Buildings Destroyed SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 1

A disastrous fire at Temorn early this morning, destroyed twelve business premises, including two hotels. Boarders escaped from the hotels…

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TattersaU's Fire. Open Verdict at Coroner's Inquest. Complaints About Hoses and Water Supply

North West Champion · Monday 23 February 1931 · page 1

"The firemen directed a stream of water at an ordinary glass window," said Sergeant Ryan, "and the force was not sufficient to…

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Mungindi Blaze. Shearers' Quarters Damaged

North West Champion · Thursday 26 February 1931 · page 2

During last week-end a fire broke out in the shearers' quarters at Curragundi Station, Weemelah. The blaze, which started in the kitchen, spread…

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Fire Alarm

North West Champion · Monday 2 March 1931 · page 2
Also in Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser

A fire occurred in the [?] Mr. P. Burke, Che[?] night, Mr. P. Burke, [?]…

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Fire Fighting Appliances Criticism Resented

North West Champion · Thursday 5 March 1931 · page 2

At last Monday's Council meeting the Town Clerk reported that Mr. Richardson, of the Board of Fire Commissioners, was in town in connection…

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Sweets Factory Fire Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 March 1931 · page 1

A portion of the large confectionery works of MacRobertsons, at Fitzroy, Melbourne, was destroyed by fire last night…

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Water Tank Changes in Design Fire Hydrant to Be Fitted

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 March 1931 · page 2

Council as a result of action arising out of the receipt of a letter from Mr. M. Hardy, who is constructing the concrete water tank, and a…

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Goondiwindi "Argus" Fire. Suspicious Circumstances

North West Champion · Monday 9 March 1931 · page 2

Evidence of suspicious circumstances was given at an enquiry into a fire which destroyed the office of the Goondiwindi "Argus" on January 30…

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Head Over Fire Gold Prospector Overcome SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 March 1931 · page 1

Robert Yates, formerly a picture-show proprietor, was admitted to the Milton Hospital lost night suffering from shocking bums…

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Arson Suspected Fire in Shop SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 23 March 1931 · page 1

An attempt was made early yesterday morning to set fire to a soft goods shop, controlled by Katherine Coory, in Elizabeth Street, Redfern…

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Warialda Fire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 30 March 1931 · page 2

The store of John Smith and Co., at Warialda, and the residential premises adjoining were destroyed by fire between 2 and 3 o'clock on Friday…

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Fire at Glen Innes. Butter Factory Damaged

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 13 April 1931 · page 2

A fire which occurred in the storeroom of Glen Innes butter factory on Sunday caused damage amounting to approximately £600. The blaze was…

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Board of Fire Commissioners

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 April 1931 · page 4

The Board of Fire Commissioners of New South Wales visited Narrabri on Thursday last in the course of their tour of inspection of country…

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Nine Fires to Burn Hotel Attempts Fruitrated SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 4 May 1931 · page 1

An attempt was made last night to burn down the Castlemaine Hotel, in Melbourne, but was frustrated by the prompt arrival of firemen…

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Town Health Inspector's Report Fire Hydrant for Concrete Tank

The North Western Courier · Monday 4 May 1931 · page 2

After the visit of the Fire Brigade Commissioned was informed that the Captain of the Fire Brigade had sent the Stand Pipe he had received…

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Fire Alarm. Delay in Raising Fire Station

North West Champion · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 2

The Deputy Director of Posts and Telegraphs replied to the Moree Council at last Monday's meeting, giving particulars required in connection with…

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Fire Distress Committee

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 2

A meeting of the Fire Distress Committee—a committee formed for the purpose of receiving donations to relieve any cases of distress caused by…

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Napier Fires How They Started Wellington (N.z.) Thurs

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 May 1931 · page 1

The fires which followed the big Napier earthquake originated mainly in chemists shops, according to evidence given at a commission of…

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