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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1932

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North-West Bush Fire

Manilla Express · Friday 29 January 1932 · page 2

After a period of immunity due to the green state of its pastures, the North-west, after a succession of hot days, with the…

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Bush Fires Culgoora Organised

The North Western Courier · Monday 1 February 1932 · page 2

As the result of a meeting of district residents held at Mr. S. Carberry's residence, "Cadarga" Culgoora, a Culgoora fire zone was…

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Bush Fires. Camp and Outbuildings Destroyed

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 1 February 1932 · page 2

One tent and all urinals and outhouses were destroyed. and about 400 acres. mostly scrub lands, were swept [?]oy a fire whoch broke out at North…

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North Star. Fire Destroys Scrub

North West Champion · Monday 1 February 1932 · page 3

On Thursday last a fierce fire destroyed about 500 or 600 acres of dense scrub at North Star railway construction camp. As the timber…

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Well Organised Millie Fire Brigade Group System Adopted

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 February 1932 · page 1

Over 370,000 acres of country were brought under effective control against menace of grass fires by the formation of a bush…

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Another Link Bush Fire Brigades

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 February 1932 · page 2

A meeting was called by Mr. J. S. Leitch of springville on January 26 in order to organise a unit for bush fighting in this zone…

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Boolooroo Shire Council Liberal Donation to Ambulance. Bushfires

North West Champion · Monday 15 February 1932 · page 1

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Keepit Blaze

Manilla Express · Tuesday 16 February 1932 · page 2

On Thursday night a hayshed on Mr Arthur Brady's' farm near Borah Crossing was totally destroyed by fire. The shed…

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Fire in Manilla

Manilla Express · Tuesday 16 February 1932 · page 2

On Sunday morning a shed containing 10 tons of hay belonging to Mr W. Singleton caught fire and was totally…

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Serious Bush Fire. Large Number of Sheep Destroyed

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 18 February 1932 · page 5

A serious bush fire occurred on Mr. Walter Gunn's Kildonan property, near Goondiwindi, on Tuesday night, during which it is surmised that about 3500 sheep were destroyed…

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R.A.C.A. Weekly Notes. Bush Fire Danger

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 22 February 1932 · page 1

Despite Hie fact that many parts of the State have received good falls of rain, and that as a result the danger of bush fires, always acute at this time…

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Bush Fires at Cowra Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 1

A second fierce outbreak of bushfires has occurred in the Illunae Ranges, near Cowra. Every effort is being made to confine the…

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LOCAL & GENERAL Fires in West

The North Western Courier · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 1

Mr. W. Lee, C.P. Inspector, returned to Narrabri on Friday after an extensive and somewhat protracted business trip through the Walgett…

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Fire Alarm

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 2
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The clanging of the fire alarm at about 10.45 o'clock on Thursday night brought people out of their homes with a rush. and when the bright glare was…

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Five Simultaneous Fires Mudgee

The North Western Courier · Monday 29 February 1932 · page 1

Following an outbreak of fire in five business places almost simultaneously on Saturday night, detectives are being despatched from Sydney to…

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Municipal Matters Municipal Insurance Scheme Proposed Fire Board Report

The North Western Courier · Monday 7 March 1932 · page 2

With the Mayor officially attending Narrabri Salvation Army Harvest Festival, the Deputy Mayor, Aid. H. Logan, occupied the mayoral chair at…

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Fire Alarm

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 14 March 1932 · page 2

The ringing of the fire alarm shortly before 8 o'clock on Saturday night brought people from their homes in double quick time, but they were greatly…

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Fire Bell. Causes Excitement on Saturday Night

North West Champion · Monday 14 March 1932 · page 3

The ringing of the fire bell on Saturday night, just about the time the pictures were going in, caused considerable excitement in the town. Crowds…

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District News Mungindi. Disastrous Fire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 7 April 1932 · page 5

A disastrous fire occurred here last Friday morning, when the home of Mr. Oak Lewis was burnt to the ground. Nothing was saved. Both Mr…

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