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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1936

49 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 2 of 3

Alarm of Fire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 23 July 1936 · page 2

An outbreak of fire occurred at about 8 o clock on Tuesday night in a laundry at the rear of Mr. W. G. Tomlinson's residence, Queen Street, The Erigade…

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Textile Fire Employees Have Narrow Escape SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 24 August 1936 · page 1

A fire which broke out in the factory of the Felt and Textile Company of Australia Limited at Alexandria early this morning completely…

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Fire Engine Overturns Into Pool Crew Pinned Beneath SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 24 August 1936 · page 1

While dashing to a fire at the home of Mrs. Nora Mahony at Pitt Town, a fire engine, overturned into a pool of water, and several firemen were…

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Big Brisbane Fire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 3 September 1936 · page 4

Damage estimated at £30,000 was caused on Saturday night when four business premises in Stanley Street, which contained drums of oil, were…

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Outbreak of Fire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 7 September 1936 · page 2

An outbreak of fire occurred in the kitchen of the first floor of Mr. P. P. Rosenthel's residence on Thursday night last, as a result of which the…

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Fire Is War's Fiercest Weapon

The North Western Courier · Monday 21 September 1936 · page 4

Fire bombs will be far more dangerous weapons than poison gas in air raids of the future according to Professor J. Enrique Zanetti, of…

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Local Fire Brigade

Manilla Express · Friday 25 September 1936 · page 2

Inspector J. Barnaby of N.S.W. Fire Brigades visited Manilla on Tuesday last and inspected the local brigade. He expressed…

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Careless Use of Fire

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 October 1936 · page 3

The N.R.M.A. reminds motorists that when on tour they are required to conform with the provisions of the Careless Use of Fires Act and the…

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Escaped Death in Fire Bedridden Mother Rescued SYDNEY, Thursday

The North Western Courier · Thursday 22 October 1936 · page 1

Mrs. Mary Heycott, 66, who is bedridden, was rescued from her blazing home at Port Kembla last night by two married' daughters…

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Careless Use of Fire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 26 October 1936 · page 4

The N.R.M.A. reminds motorists that when on tour they are required to conform with the provisions of the Careless Use of Fires Act and the Bushfires…

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Outbreak of Fire. Two Cottages Destroyed

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 26 October 1936 · page 2

A fire occurred in Belgravia Street at about 11 o'clock this morning, as a result of which two cottages, together with a good deal of their contents, were…

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Lighted Cigarettes Carried By Bird Likely Cause of Fire at Presbytery

The North Western Courier · Monday 26 October 1936 · page 3

A novel reason was suggested to the fire brigade for a fire which broke out under the eaves of the roof at the Presbytery of St. Mary's…

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Bush Fires Grafton

The North Western Courier · Thursday 29 October 1936 · page 1

Widespread bush fires continue in the Clarence River district. Precautionery measures adopted by residents in this area is the carrying of water…

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Fire at Casino Sydney

The North Western Courier · Monday 2 November 1936 · page 1

Several business premises in Casino were destroyed by fire last night Other premises suffered severe damage by water. The damage is…

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The Recent Fire Coroner's Inquiry

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 5 November 1936 · page 5

A Coroner's inquiry was held at the Court House this morning by Mr. W. A. Cole into the origin of the fire which occurred on Monday morning, October…

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Bush Fires Fresh Outbreaks Fought SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 9 November 1936 · page 1

Bush fires again broke out in several parts of the Blue Mountains yesterday and last night, and many properties were saved…

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Farmer's Loss Wheat Destroyed by Fire Fire Brigade Called Out

The North Western Courier · Monday 9 November 1936 · page 6

About 7.30 a.m. on Friday an outbreak, of fire occurred on a cultivation paddock at Buddan the property of Mr. C. J. Knight, Killarney…

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The Recent Fire Coroner's Inquiry

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 9 November 1936 · page 4

A Coroner's inquiry was held at the Court House on Thursday by Mr. W. A. Cole into the origin of the fire which occurred on Monday morning, October…

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Fire at Welltown. Twelve Calves Incinerated

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 9 November 1936 · page 2

As the result of a fire which occurred at Welltown station, near Goondiwindi , at about 2 o'clock on Sunday morning, a good deal of damage was sustained…

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Menaced by Fire Outbreak at Edgeroi

The North Western Courier · Thursday 12 November 1936 · page 1

Hundreds of acres of wheat were menaced on Monday when a fire started on the Narrabri-Moree road near Edgeroi and spread through Mr…

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