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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1935

94 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 5 of 5

Recent Fires. Magisterial Inquiries

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 25 November 1935 · page 3
Also in North West Champion

Magisterial Inquiries into the origin of the fire thru destroyed the house and contents of Earle Reardon Conroy on October 9. and also into the origin…

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Saunders and Strong's Fire

North West Champion · Monday 25 November 1935 · page 1

Sergeant Mullens stated that at about 5.45 p.m. he heard the firebell ring, and later went to the residence of Mr. John Meulman. When he…

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FIRE. At Chinamen's Garden

North West Champion · Thursday 28 November 1935 · page 2

On Tuesday afternoon a fire occurred at Tong Sing's Garden, along the Gwydir River, about three miles from Moree. Besides the huts and…

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Narrabri Fire Brigade Success at Katoomba Two Calls Received Last Night

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 November 1935 · page 1

The Narrabri Volunteer Fire Brigade, under the captaincy of Mr. A. Heagney, is deservedly proud of its performance at the…

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Manilla Fire Station

Manilla Express · Tuesday 3 December 1935 · page 2

Contractor Grantham completes Manilla Fire Station to–day and the Brigade intends to move in at once. The pole for drying the hose…

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Wool Store Fire

Manilla Express · Friday 6 December 1935 · page 2

It is now expected that between 8000 and 9000 bales of wool, worth more than £100,000, will be recovered from the ruins of the…

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Manilla Fire Station. To Be Opened Next

Manilla Express · Friday 6 December 1935 · page 2

Manilla Fire Station will be officially opened next Wednesday. Three members of the Commission—Hon. E. E. Collins, M.L.C.,…

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Manilla Fire Station

Manilla Express · Tuesday 10 December 1935 · page 3

An invitation to the Public to attend the official opening of Manilla Fire Station is extended by advertisement in this issue by…

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Outbreak of Fire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 12 December 1935 · page 2

A building on the Common, occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Prank Powers and their three children, together with the whole of the contents, was destroyed by…

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The Fire Station It's Official Opening

Manilla Express · Friday 13 December 1935 · page 2

Fascinated, yet horrified by the awe inspiring spectacle, crowds watch the cruel, relentless flames soar devouringly through a…

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Mungindi Fire. Eight Buildings Destroyed

North West Champion · Monday 16 December 1935 · page 5

When a fire broke out in Mungindi yesterday afternoon damage estimated at £3,000 was caused. The fire started in Mrs. Bourke's…

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Disastrous Fire at Mungindi. Eight Business Premises and Dwellings Destroyed

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 16 December 1935 · page 2

As the result of a fire that occurred in Mungundi yesterday afternoon eight business premises and dwellings, situated in St. George Street, were…

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Big Blaze at Walgett. Six Buildings Destroyed. Woman Seriously Injured

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 23 December 1935 · page 1

A disastrous fire occurred at Walgett on Thursday night, during which six buildings were destroyed, the damage being estimated at £20,000…

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