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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1933

38 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 1 of 2

Fire on Liner Cherbourg

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 January 1933 · page 1

Two hundred and eleven survivors of tho "L Atlantique" landed hero to-day aboard four steamers…

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Baan Baa Fire House and Contents Destroyed Coroner Conducts Inquiry

The North Western Courier · Monday 9 January 1933 · page 2

The District Coroner, Mr. A. G. Hardwlck. P.M., at Baan Baa Police Station on Saturday last inquired into the origins of a fire, by which a…

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Ocean Fires

Manilla Express · Tuesday 10 January 1933 · page 3

Though the death-roll of the French liner I'Atlantique has been comparatively low, fire has taken fearful toll of life at sea…

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Disastrous Bush Fires Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 January 1933 · page 1

Disastrous bush fires raged in the Newcastle district last night. At Fassifern the railway station and a number of houses were destroyed by…

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Bush Fires Baan Baa Properties Threatened

The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 January 1933 · page 1

With the continuance of hot, dry weather, outbreaks of grass and bush fires are becoming more numerous. Last week several fires were…

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Bush Fire Brigades. the Equipment Necessary

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 12 January 1933 · page 1

If a bush fire brigade is to function effectively it must be properly organised and adequately equipped. In a recent issue of these notes readers…

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Peculiar Accident Fire Prevented Burren Junction News

The North Western Courier · Monday 16 January 1933 · page 2

But for Mr. H. Wells calling at McGee's bakchouse to inquire for bread, it is possible the building and contents might have been destroyed…

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Carrol Fire

Manilla Express · Tuesday 17 January 1933 · page 4

On Thursday last the district was wreathed in smoke all day. Later it was discovered that there had been a bush fire at…

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Bush Fires Damage in South

The North Western Courier · Monday 23 January 1933 · page 4

Many bush fires which did considerable damage are reported from Balaranald, Hay, and other districts. Several outbreaks, which were…

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Bush Fire Brigades Methods of Financing

The North Western Courier · Thursday 26 January 1933 · page 4

A bush fire brigade naturally requires finance for the conduct of its operations—administrative expense must be met, and benzine and oil…

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Apalling Forecast Fires, Explosions, Political Frenzy

The North Western Courier · Thursday 2 February 1933 · page 2

According to a lady named Olive M. Stevens, who has claims as an astrologer, things are going to be a bit mixed during the year. She has…

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Fire Alarm

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 9 February 1933 · page 2

The ringing of hte fire bell at about a quarter to eight o'clock last night b[?]cught people hurrying into hte streets on the double run. The troublene…

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Fire Destroys Theatre Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 February 1933 · page 1

The Empire Theatre, Toowoomba was destroyed by fire last night. Damage is estimated at £30,000. The outbreak occurred at seven…

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Fire at Trandle Seven Shops Gutted Shortage of Water

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 February 1933 · page 1

Fire swept through a block of seven offices and shops in Forbesstreet, Trundle, early yesterday morning. The fire started at…

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Disastrous Fire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 27 February 1933 · page 2

Several thousands pounds damages was done by a fire which broke out in the railway workshops at Bathurst on Thusday night. A building which was…

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Big Haystack Fire Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 13 March 1933 · page 1

A fire at Temora this morning destroyed more than 800 tons of stacked hay at the chaff mills of J. Dolden & Coy., some distance from town…

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Disastrous Fire Glazier's Home Damaged

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 April 1933 · page 1

Fire destroyed the back portion of Mr. Lex Cousin's homestead on "Alcomba," Narrabri, last night. The outbreak was first noticed by…

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Moree Fire Station

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 20 April 1933 · page 2

Tenders are [?]ed in this issue for renovations to the Moree Fire Station. Tenders close at noon on Monday, May 1, with the President of the…

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Moree Fire Station

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 24 April 1933 · page 1

Tenders are invited in this issue for renovations to the Moree Fire Station. Tenders close at noon on Monday, May 1, with the President of the…

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Moree Fire Station

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 27 April 1933 · page 6

Tenders are invited in this issue for renovations to the Moree Fire station. Tenders close at noon on Monday, May 1, with the President of the…

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