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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1932

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Still Burning Cobar Fires SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 4 January 1932 · page 1

Most of the bushfires reported at the end of last week have either burnt themselves out or been extinguished…

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Big Power Station Fire Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 4 January 1932 · page 1

A fire which threatened the destruction of a railway power station at Lithgow was controlled only after strenuous efforts…

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Only Rain Can Stop Fires

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 January 1932 · page 1

It is feared that unless rain falls in the far west, very shortly millions of acres of land will be ruined. Many firefighters who were forced…

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Fires Well in Hand Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 11 January 1932 · page 1

At the scene of the Western bush fires last night the conflagrations were well in hand and there was no need to send any assistance…

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Bush Fire

North West Champion · Thursday 14 January 1932 · page 2

A bash fire has been burning for thr past few days on an extensive frontage between Gurley and Bellata. On inquiry this morning (Thursday), we were…

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Rush Fire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 14 January 1932 · page 2

A bush fire has been burning for the past few days on an extensive frontage between Gurley and Bellata. On inquiry this (Thursday) morning we were…

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"Liquid Fire" at Yamba

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 14 January 1932 · page 2

A remarkable instance of natural phenomena was observed at Yamba during the holiday season, the sea water being highly phosphorescent…

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Huge Circus Fire Brussels, Wednes

The North Western Courier · Thursday 14 January 1932 · page 1

Arson is suspected as the result of a fire in the famous Surazani circus at Antwerp. Terrifying scenes were witnessed…

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District News. Boomi. Bush Fire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 18 January 1932 · page 3

The first bush fire in the Boomi district this year broke out about midday on Tuesday in Mr. Bert Bruen's paddock. As the site where the fire…

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Fewer Fires

The North Western Courier · Monday 18 January 1932 · page 2

Apparently to, show its consistency, Narrabri during 1931 made few calls on her volunteer fire brigade In 1930 the brigade turned out to 15…

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Pallamallawa Fire. Coroner's Inquiry

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 18 January 1932 · page 2

At the local Police Court on Thursday afternoon last, the Coroner (Mr. W. A. Colo) held an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding a fire…

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Pallamallawa Fire No Suspicious Circumstances. Coroner Returns Open Verdict

North West Champion · Monday 18 January 1932 · page 1

At the Moree Police Court on Thursday afternoon last the Coroner, Mr. W. A. Cole, held an inquiry into the fixe which occurred at…

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Bush Fires

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 4

Several bush fires are raging around the district. It has been burning now at Burrenbah for several days, but on Sunday nigh the fires were just about…

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"Liquid Fire" at Yamba

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 5

A remarkable instance of natural phenomena, was observed at Yamba during the holiday season, the sea water being highly phosphorescent…

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To Fight Fires Brigade Formed at Rowena Splendid Organisation Arranged Assistance of Other Centres Asked

The North Western Courier · Thursday 21 January 1932 · page 1

Almost eighty persons attended a meeting at Rowena on Friday night, the 16th inst, when it was decided to form a Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade…

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Bush Fire Brigade

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 25 January 1932 · page 2

At Rowena a meeting decided to form a volunteer bushfire brigade. Resolutions were passed requesting the railway authorities to construct , graded…

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Australianities the Fire Fighters

North West Champion · Monday 25 January 1932 · page 1

Travelling through the Northern Tableland daring September and October of last year I was impressed with the possibilities of devastating bush…

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Stayed at Home? While Bush Fire Raged. And Neighbors Fought Flames

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 2

With fire menace threatening practically every section of the north-east, men both in the country, and town areas have joined together…

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Grass Fires 5000 Acres Swept Extensive Damage to Fences

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 1

Sweeping through paddocks covered with dense growth of grasses and herbage, a fire destroyed over 5000 acres of…

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Fire Fighters Defence Units Formed in Moree District

North West Champion · Thursday 28 January 1932 · page 2

In order to be ready in case of bush fins, fire, fighting units have been established at Rowena, Mallawa and Bullarah and in the event…

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