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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1938

104 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 3 of 6

Hotel Fire Miner Burned to Death AUCKLAND

The North Western Courier · Monday 20 June 1938 · page 1

The Commercial Hotel at Waihi was totally destroyed by fire yesterday morning. Frederick Miller, 25, single, was…

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Fire at Warialda

North West Champion · Thursday 14 July 1938 · page 1

A fire broke out in Mansour's brick store at Warialda on Tuesday morning last. The building and all contents were totally destroyed. The…

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Outbreaks of Fire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 14 July 1938 · page 2

An outbreak of fire occured at Warralida between 2 and 3 a.m. on Tuesday, during which a bark store owned by Mr. J. Manour of Moree together…

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Bedding on Fire. House Saved From Destruction

North West Champion · Thursday 14 July 1938 · page 1

Good work by a number of citizens on Tuesday afternoon saved from destruction the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Hinds, who reside on…

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Canadian Fire Vancouver

The North Western Courier · Thursday 28 July 1938 · page 1

A fire in the Canadian Pacific docks caused £875,000 damage. Heroic crews ran tugs through the flames, pulling three coastal…

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Latest Telegraphic and Cable News Chalet Fire. Guests Flee in Snow Storm. Sydney

North West Champion · Monday 8 August 1938 · page 2

A message from Kosciusko states that the Chalet, Australia's greatest winter resort, was totally destroyed by fire early this morning. Within…

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Garah Fire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 11 August 1938 · page 2

Prompt action by the proprietor. Mr. Graham Robinson, prev nted a very actions fire at the Club Hotel. Garah early on Tuesday morning. Awakened…

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Fire Matters

Manilla Express · Friday 12 August 1938 · page 2

The Municipal Council has undertaken to bring the hydrants throughout, the town up to specifications, and hydrants in Court…

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Camp Fire Ball.—

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 August 1938 · page 1

Next Tuesday night will represent the culmination of many weeks thoughtful preparations when the Camp Fire Ball will take in the…

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Fire at Bingara

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 5

A disastrous fire occurred at Bingara early on Sunday morning, as the result of winch a two-storey brick building together with its contents, was…

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Camp Fire Ball Attracts Great Attendance Visiting Orchestra Much Appreciated

The North Western Courier · Thursday 25 August 1938 · page 1

The combination of colourful surroundings and tuneful music played by one of the best dance band combinations to visit…

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Fire at Goondiwindi. Two Building Destroyed

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 29 August 1938 · page 2

As the result of a are winch occurred at Goondiwindi at about 2 a.m. or Friday, the premises of the Queensland Wool and Fur Buying Co. and an…

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Outbreak of Fire. Business Premises Destroyed

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 5 September 1938 · page 3

As the result of a fire which occurred shortly after 11 o'clock on Friday night the business premises, owned and occupied by Mr. R. St. John George as a…

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Balo Street Fire George's Emporium Destroyed. Scenes of Confusion. Great Save by Brigade

North West Champion · Monday 5 September 1938 · page 1

Scenes of great confusion were witnessed on Friday night when a fire occurred in the furniture emporium of Mr. R. St. J…

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Fire Outrage at Blayney Sydney

North West Champion · Monday 12 September 1938 · page 2

An attempt to burn down an auctioneering business in Blayney failed early on Saturday morning, when two men sleeping on premises, Robert…

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Fire Alarm

North West Champion · Thursday 22 September 1938 · page 5

The fire alarm sounded yesterday afternoon, smoke having been seen issuing from the Weston home in David Street. Constable Brown and…

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Second Fire Victim. Sydney

North West Champion · Monday 26 September 1938 · page 2

Mrs. Mary Byers, 82, of Forbes, who was severely burned on the face and who had been in bed since the hotel fire last week, died in Sydney…

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Fire Brigade Proposed For Boggabri

The North Western Courier · Monday 26 September 1938 · page 4

A letter from the Board of Fire Commissioners and Boggabrl Chamber of Commerce advised that members of the Board during their visit…

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Sudetens Between Two Fires. Prague

North West Champion · Monday 10 October 1938 · page 2

The latest German demand is that all Sudeten Germans, including Socialists and Communists who left the annexed areas, shall be compelled to…

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