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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 4 of 4

"Cocktails Fire the Passions."

The North Western Courier · Monday 24 September 1934 · page 2

The Rev. R. J. Williams, addressing the Rechabites in Wesley Church, said that the cocktail habit was a very serious threat to the youth of…

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Fire Brigade Dispute Position Unchanged

The North Western Courier · Thursday 27 September 1934 · page 4

As delegates from Narrabri Municipal Council, the Mayor (Ald. E. P. Hogan), and Alderman F. T. Palmer, appeared before the Board of Fire…

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Fire Brigade Dispute Resignations Take Effect

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 October 1934 · page 1

The resignations of Captain S. Gray and members of Narrabri Volunteer Fire Brigade took effect on Sunday last, September 30th., when…

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Fire-walkers of Fiji Is the Feat a Fake?

Manilla Express · Friday 5 October 1934 · page 3

Professor T. H. Laby, F.R.S., of Melbourne University, who was a passenger aboard the Strahnaver on her recent cruise…

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Bush Fire Da[?]ger

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 October 1934 · page 3

"Now that the camping and picnicking season is with us again, I think it is necessary that all motorists should be asked to take…

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Municipal Matters Council and Fire Board Delegate's Impression

The North Western Courier · Thursday 11 October 1934 · page 4

The dispute between the N.S.W. Fire Board and the recently resigned personnel of the Narrabri brigade occupied the attention of aldermen at…

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The Motor World. News and Notes From the N.r.m.a. Bush Fire Danger

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 15 October 1934 · page 4

"Now that the camping and picnicing season is with us again. I think it is necessary that all motorists should be asked to take particular care when…

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"Iron in the Fire"

Manilla Express · Tuesday 16 October 1934 · page 1

Here is a very human document. In no war book that we have read have the reactions of the average soldier to the war,…

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Correspondence. Cease Fire! To the Editor

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 18 October 1934 · page 4

Sir: "Reduction of our own tariff would merely reduce the essential [?] of Federal revenue from which, in one direction of expenditure…

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Bush Fire Brigades Points in Their Organisation

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 November 1934 · page 3

Every summer appreciable toll its paid to the demon fire in rural districts, and in some years (as in 1931-32) the loss of both stock and…

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Council Indignant with Board of Fire Commissioners Fire of Resentment Still Burning

The North Western Courier · Thursday 8 November 1934 · page 1

Judging by the attitude displayed at the Council table on Tuesday night, Narrabri aldermen do not intend to let the cold water of the N.S.W…

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Bush Fire Brigades. Points in Their Organisation

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 15 November 1934 · page 3

Every summer appreciable toll is paid to the demon firse in rural districts, in some years (as in 1931-32) the loss of both stock and property is extensive…

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The First Fire Manilla Brigade in Action

Manilla Express · Tuesday 27 November 1934 · page 2

Manilla Fire Brigade had its first official outing in action on Friday last. About 1.30 p.m. the siren sounded and in a very short…

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Bush Fire Brigade the Equipment Necessary

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 December 1934 · page 4

IF a bush fire brigade is to function effectively it must be properly organised and adequately equipped. The personnel of a brigade and the duties…

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Bush Fire. on Old Edgeroi

North West Champion · Monday 10 December 1934 · page 2

When a bush fire broke out on Old Edgeroi, owned by the New Zealand L. and F. Co., 150 people assembled to subdue the outbreak. After…

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Bush Fire on Old Edgerol 6000 Acres Burnt

The North Western Courier · Monday 10 December 1934 · page 1

One hundred and fifty people, conveyed there by 50 motor cars, rushed to Old Edgerol station, the property of the New Zealand Land and…

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