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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1939

115 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 4 of 6

Bund Anzac in Dee Why Fire. Lucky Escape. Sydney

North West Champion · Monday 24 April 1939 · page 2

When a fire broke out at Dee Why early this morning in a house occupied by a blind Anzac, Mr. E. C. Traynor, 49, and Mrs. Dorothy Barbour,…

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Moree Apex Club. Talk on Reichstag Fire Case

North West Champion · Thursday 27 April 1939 · page 1

The usual tri-weekly dinner of the Moree Apex Club was held in the dining room of the Hotel Max. There was a good attendance…

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Bush Fires

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 22 May 1939 · page 1

In his report to the Victorian Government, Judge Stretton, who conducted the Royal Commission into bush fires last summer, found that the following,…

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Local & General. Hall Destroyed by Fire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 5 June 1939 · page 2

The Church of England hall at North S [?] together with its contents was completely destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon. the bu[?] was…

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Fire in Country Party Rooms Sydney

North West Champion · Monday 26 June 1939 · page 2

A fire occurred this morning in the Country Party rooms of the State Parliament House. The outbreak was soon subdued. It…

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£1,000,000 Blaze

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 29 June 1939 · page 2

A huge fire which caused damage estimated at more than £1,000,000. occurred on Tuesday night in the danger zone of the City of London. It is stated…

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Children Rescued From Flames. Mother's Heroic Action. Fire Near Walcha. Sydney

North West Champion · Thursday 29 June 1939 · page 4

When a fire broke out during the night in the home of Mrs. Vida Green, of Upper Yarrowitch, between Walcha and Riamukka, she showed great…

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Two Fire Calls Cottage Destroyed Business Block Menaced

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 July 1939 · page 1

Many residents and shop owners of Maitland street were thrown into a near panic last Monday afternoon at about 1.15 p.m. when the…

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Girls Start Fire

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 July 1939 · page 1

Two girls, aged nine and six respectively confessed they had been responsible for a fire which caused slight damage yesterday at Moran…

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Big Store Fire. Sydney

North West Champion · Monday 17 July 1939 · page 1

Two girls, aged-nine and six respectively, confessed they had been responsible for a fire which caused slight damage yesterday at Moran and Cato's…

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Outbreak of Fire. Second Attempt to Destroy Premises

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 24 July 1939 · page 2

A second attempt to burn the premises occupied by Messrs. Cummins and Wallace, accountants, was made on Saturday night, but was frustrated…

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85 M.P.H. Chase. Police Fire on Fugitive. Sydney

North West Champion · Monday 24 July 1939 · page 6

Detectives this morning took part in sensational chase at Stanmore after a car which was previously reported as having been stole from Homebush…

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Fire Fiends at Work Attempt to Burn Cummins and Wallace's Premises. Mystery of Destroyed Motor Cycle. Police Investigating

North West Champion · Monday 24 July 1939 · page 1

Two mysterious outbreaks of fire occurred in Moree on Saturday night. An attempt was made to burn down the premises of Cummins and Wallace, Accountants, in Heber…

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Baby's Cries Save Fire Tragedy SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Thursday 3 August 1939 · page 1

When a fire broke out in a house in Bowman street, Pyrmont early this morning, the cries of a three months old baby…

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Bush Fire Prevention

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 28 August 1939 · page 2

It may seem to be somewhat premature to be considering, at this juncture, the taking of steps for the prevention of damage by bush fires,…

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Two Burned In Newcastle Fire SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Monday 28 August 1939 · page 1

Mrs. Arthur Johnson, 75, and her son Arthur Johnson Jnr., 50, were burned to death in a fire which destroyed a two roomed…

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SABOTAGE? Fire at Broken Hill SYDNEY

The North Western Courier · Thursday 7 September 1939 · page 1

Detective Sergeant Wilson left Sydney today for Broken Hill to inquire into the allegations of sabotage in connection…

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Four 'Planes Lost in Fire. Police Inquiries. SYDNEY

North West Champion · Thursday 7 September 1939 · page 1

Detective Sergeant T. Wilson left Sydney to-day for Broken Hill to inquire into allegations of sabotage in connection with…

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Manilla Fire Classification

Manilla Express · Friday 8 September 1939 · page 2

At the last meeting of the Manilla Municipal Council it was decided to write to the Fire and Accident Underwriters'…

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Wool's Fire-Resisting Qualities Bring Big Order in Brussels

Manilla Express · Friday 8 September 1939 · page 1

The value of wool as a fire-re-sisting material has now received wide reconditioning in Belgium. At the recent annual Horse Show…

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