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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1934

76 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 3 of 4

Manilla Fire Brigade

Manilla Express · Friday 15 June 1934 · page 2

Manilla received a visit from the Board of Fire Commissioners on Wednesday. The visitors included: The Hon. T. J. Smith…

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Fire Board. Visit to Moree

North West Champion · Monday 18 June 1934 · page 2

The Board of Fire Commissioners, comprising the Hon T. J. Smith (president) and Commissioners. Collins, Douglas (representing the Insurance…

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Fire Commissioners. Visit to Moree

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 18 June 1934 · page 2

The Hon. T. J. Smith, M.L.C., President of the Board of Commissioners, accompanied by Commissioners Baker, Collins. Douglas and Beswick, and Mr…

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The Fire Brigade

Manilla Express · Tuesday 26 June 1934 · page 2

Inspector Park of the Fire Brigade Board visited Manilla on Monday finalising arrangements for the coming of the fire engine…

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East Moree Fire. House Gutted

North West Champion · Thursday 28 June 1934 · page 1

At about seven o'clock on Monday evening, while the occupants were absent, the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Kane in Dover Street…

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Outbreak of Fire. Cottage Destroyed

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 28 June 1934 · page 2

A cottage, situated in Dover Street, the property of Mr. J. Kane, together with practically the whole of its contents, was destroyed by fire early on…

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Manilla Fire Brigade

Manilla Express · Tuesday 3 July 1934 · page 2

Manilla Fire Brigade is in full working order. Last week end Inspector Park selected the members of the voluntary Brigade…

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The Fire Brigade

Manilla Express · Friday 6 July 1934 · page 2

Manilla Fire Brigade has been practicing regularly this week and Mr. Park, the instructor, is impressed with the progress…

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Fire Station

Manilla Express · Friday 13 July 1934 · page 2

Mr. Ross, draftsman to the Board, of Fire Commissioners, and Mr. Broadhurst, electrician to the Board, visited Manilla on…

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Prison Fire Vienna

The North Western Courier · Thursday 19 July 1934 · page 1

The man section-of the Judecca prison was gutted by fire to-day when twenty convicts, alleging rough treatment at the hands of the warders,…

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Trapped by Fire Boy's Lucky Escape SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Thursday 19 July 1934 · page 1

When the post office and store at Marsden, three and a half miles from Riverstone, caught fire, Francis Cole, 18, son of the proprietress, was…

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Fire Station

Manilla Express · Friday 20 July 1934 · page 2

The Mayor reported to the last Municipal Council meeting that the Board of Fire Commissioners had suggested that the Fire…

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Outbreak of Fire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 16 August 1934 · page 2

As the result of an outbreak of fire at about 10.30 o'clock on Tuesday light, the secretary's office, committee room and ticket office at the show…

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Showground Fire. Secretary's Office Destroyed

North West Champion · Thursday 16 August 1934 · page 4

On Tuesday night a fire destroyed the secretary's office, turnstile and committee room on the Moree Showground, the damage…

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Fire at Loch Adair

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 30 August 1934 · page 2

As the result of a fire on Saturday morning last. Messrs. Carrigan and Company's store at Loch Adair. about 40 miles from Garah, was, together…

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Boggabilla Fire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 13 September 1934 · page 2

At the inquiry into the recent fire at Boggabilla, when the Boggabilla Hotel was destroyed, the Coroner, after hearing evidence, returned an open verdict…

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Racing Fire Engine

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 September 1934 · page 7

An old 90 horse power Mercedes that has won prizes at Brooklands and at speed trials is being used by the Orpington (England) Fire…

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Brigade Resigns After Conference With Fire Board Wanted Increased Fees

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 September 1934 · page 1

At Narrabri Fire Station on Thursday last, the Hon. T. J. Smith, President, Board of Fire Commissioners of N.S.W. accepted the verbal…

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Racing Fire Engine

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 20 September 1934 · page 6

An old 90 h.p. Mercedes that has won prizes at Brooklands and at speed trials land) Fire Brigade for dealing with is being used by the Orpington…

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Increased Retainer Wanted Discussion with Fire Board

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 September 1934 · page 1

"This is a special visit for the purpose of meeting members of Narrabri Volunteer Fire Brigade and discussing requests submitted by…

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