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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 2 of 2

Nurses Fight Fire

The North Western Courier · Monday 29 May 1933 · page 3

Clad only in their night attire, 63 nurses at Rydalmere Mental Hospital, stood in heavy rain early on Saturday morning fighting a fire which broke…

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Bullet Explodes in Fire

The North Western Courier · Monday 12 June 1933 · page 2

Mervyn Smith, 18, of Newcastle road, East Maitland, suffered a bullet wound above the right knee in unusual circumstances on Sunday…

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Cottage Destroyed Fire at West Narrabri

The North Western Courier · Monday 19 June 1933 · page 1

A building situated on the southern side of the West Narrabri Loco Depot, and used by railway employees was completely destroyed by fire…

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West Narrabri Fire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 22 June 1933 · page 2

A building situated on the southern side of West Narrabri L[?]co. Depot, and occupied by Mr. Robert Cole, a railway employee, and his family, was…

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Clothing Caught Fire

The North Western Courier · Thursday 27 July 1933 · page 1

The many friends ot Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Morrisasey, of Coolangatta, Queensland, will regret to learn that their daughter Mona died on Tuesday…

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N'bri Fire Brigade

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 September 1933 · page 2

A volunteer Fire Brigade, consisting of a captain and nine firemen was established at Narrabri on January 2. 1918, the first captain being Mr. D…

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Fire Brigade. Manilla Citizens to be Consulted Concerning Formation

Manilla Express · Friday 8 September 1933 · page 2

At the Municipal Council meeting on Tuesday night, the Mayor, Ald A. R. McLeod, submitted the following minute:—…

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Cottage Destroyed Fire at West Narrabri

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 October 1933 · page 1

A weatherboard cottage, containing four rooms and kitchen, owned and occupied by Mr. Richardson, a railway employee, and situated in…

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Bravery Acknowledged Ceremony at Fire Station

The North Western Courier · Thursday 5 October 1933 · page 6

A short but impressive ceremony took place at the Armidale Fire Station on Monday afternoon, when the Board of Fire Commissioners'…

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Outbreak of Fire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 23 October 1933 · page 2

An outb cak of [?] occured ab at a quarter to six on saturday morning in the back [?] of [?] A.C. Reid and Co., which practically destroyed…

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Preventing Bush Fires

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 9 November 1933 · page 6
Also in The North Western Courier

Now that the hot wheather is with us, the N.R.M.A. considers that a warning to campers against she car[?]s use of fire is justified. "My Association feels…

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Fire Brigade. Public Meeting Called for Monday Night

Manilla Express · Friday 17 November 1933 · page 2

The Mayor has called a Public meeting at the Council Chambers on Monday evening at 7.30 p.m. for the purpose of forming a Fire…

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Bush Fire Brigades Their Organisation and Equipment

The North Western Courier · Thursday 23 November 1933 · page 2

In a previous issue the danger of extensive damage from bush fires in districts not adequately protected was emphasised, and the attention of…

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Fire Danger

Manilla Express · Friday 24 November 1933 · page 2

The continuous Spring and early Summer rains have caused a growth of grass and weeds, probably greater in abundance than…

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Fire Brigade Manilla Takes Progressive Step

Manilla Express · Friday 24 November 1933 · page 2

Manilla is to have a Fire Brigade. A most enthusiastic gathering of citizens answered the Mayor's invitation to consider a…

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Bush Fires Their Control Organise to Prevent Losses

The North Western Courier · Monday 4 December 1933 · page 2

The strong crowth of grass that has followed spring rains in many parts of the State will dry out with the advance of hot summer weather…

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Fire Inquiry

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 21 December 1933 · page 1

At the local Court House on Monday afternoon the Coroner (Mr. W. A. Cole) held an inquiry into the o[?]i in of a the which occurred in a cottage in Boston…

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