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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1940

69 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 3 of 4

Local &. General. Alarm of Fire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 10 June 1940 · page 1

The sounding of the fire siren at about 7.30 o'clock this morning quickly brought people out of their homes, but fortunately it was nothing more serious…

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A Complicated Position Restrictions Against Use of Fire

Manilla Express · Tuesday 11 June 1940 · page 2

At last Graziers' meeting in Manilla a letter was read from the Chief Secretary regarding restrictions now in force…

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Registration of Fire Arms

Manilla Express · Tuesday 18 June 1940 · page 3

We have been requested by Sgt. Dick to notify the general public that all persons within Manilla Police District must…

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Fire at Palais

Manilla Express · Friday 28 June 1940 · page 2

During the progress of the pictures at the Palais Theatre, Manilla, on Wednesday night about 200 feet of film ignited and…

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Charcoal From Bush Fires

The North Western Courier · Thursday 4 July 1940 · page 4

The N.R.M.A. issues a warning to owners of vehicles being fitted with producer gas plants that charcoal collected out of the bush from…

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Charcoal From Hush Fires

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 4 July 1940 · page 6

The N.R.M.A. issues a warning to owners or vehicles being fitted with producer gas plants that charcoal collected out of the bush from charred logs, left…

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Local & General. Outbreak of Fire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 18 July 1940 · page 1

An outbreak of fire occurred in the stove recess at the residence of Mrs. R. Williams, in Chester Street shortly after 5 o'clock on Monday afternoon…

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Fire at Gravesend. Freezing Works Partly Demolished

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 18 July 1940 · page 2

As the result of a fire which occurred at Gravesend in the early hours of Wednesday succeeded in saving main Freezing Works were partly destroyed…

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Camp Fire Ball Another Successful Function Hall Gay With color

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 July 1940 · page 1

A liberal use of flags and bunting, besides inspiring patriotic sentiment, formed a colorful background and decorative motif…

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Outbreak of Fire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 22 July 1940 · page 1

An outbreak of fire occurred under the floor of a bedroom at the residence or Mr. Pryor situated in the northern end of Balo Street at about 9 o'clock…

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Huge Fires Follow R.A.A.F. Raid Air Battles Over England Six Planes Attack 80 Raiders LONDON

The North Western Courier · Monday 22 July 1940 · page 1

It is officially announced that two enemy planes were shot down off the English coast to-day. Four British planes are missing…

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Coonamble Fire

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 25 July 1940 · page 1

A fire which occurred at about 2 p.m. on Monday last at the Royal guest house, Coonamble, destroyed the building, which, was an old wooden one, a…

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Keeping the Home Fires Burning

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 12 August 1940 · page 4

Housewives have less money than ever these days for household expenses. Expenses are high, and the family bread-winner—husband or son. brother…

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Fire On Lorry

The North Western Courier · Monday 12 August 1940 · page 2

Mr. L. W. Bell, who has used charcoal gas as fuel for his large motor lorry with very satisfactory results for a couple of months past, had an…

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Keeping the Home Fires Burning

Manilla Express · Friday 30 August 1940 · page 4

Housewives have less money than ever these days for household expenses. Expenses are high and the…

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Bush Fire Danger

The North Western Courier · Thursday 19 September 1940 · page 1

Owing to the exceptionally dry weather conditions prevailing, the Bush Fires Advisory Committee has issued an urgent appeal to Shire…

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Bush Fire Danger. Need for Precautions

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 19 September 1940 · page 5

Owing to the exceptionally dry weather conditions prevailing, the Bush Fires Advisory Committee has issued an urgent appeal to Shire…

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The Motor World. News and Notes from the N.R.M.A. Care with Camp Fires

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Thursday 26 September 1940 · page 3

A special plea to mortor campers and picnickers to display care when using fire at camp sites or picnic places is made by the General Secretary of the…

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Fire District West Narrabri Included

The North Western Courier · Thursday 3 October 1940 · page 1

Following a visit by the President and other officials of the Board of Fire Commissioners, it has been decided to include…

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Fire at Hotel Max. Over £2000 Damage

Moree Gwydir Examiner and General Advertiser · Monday 7 October 1940 · page 1

As the result of a fire which occurred al the Hotel Max yesterday afternoon damage estimated at over £2000 was caused…

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