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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1944

41 stories in North West (Tamworth to Moree)'s papers · page 1 of 3

Municipal Council Notes Fire Hydrants

Manilla Express · Friday 14 January 1944 · page 2

The Inspector, Mr. J. Blair, in his report to the last meeting of the Municipal Council stated that as instructed by the Mayor…

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The Enemy Within. Bush Fires A National Disaster. New Members Accepted

North West Champion · Thursday 27 January 1944 · page 2

The series of tragic bushfires in Victoria during the past few weeks, involving the death of 20 people and serious injury to many…

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Yass Bush Fire. Yass

North West Champion · Thursday 3 February 1944 · page 1

Bushfire fighters were rushed from Yass last night to combat two outbreaks which were bearing down on the township…

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Further Bushfires in Victoria. Melbourne

North West Champion · Monday 7 February 1944 · page 1

For the second time this year there was a serious outbreak of bushfires in Victoria at the week-end…

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Fire Destroys Country Home

The North Western Courier · Monday 14 February 1944 · page 1

A fire broke out in the home-stepd of Mr. Dick Holcombe, "Colorado," near Burren Junction, completely…

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Berlin a Red Sea of Flame Record R.A.F. RAID Fires Burn Scarred City LONDON, Wednes

The North Western Courier · Thursday 17 February 1944 · page 1

The largest bomber force which has so far attacked Berlin, bombed the city last night at a rate of over eighty tons…

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Bushfire Victim Found Melbourne

North West Champion · Monday 21 February 1944 · page 1

The body of William McNair (52), of Morwell, who has been missing in the Jerralong district since the bushfires on Monday, was found…

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Big Fires in London Germany's War Plants Destroyed by R.A.F. LONDON, Wednes

The North Western Courier · Thursday 24 February 1944 · page 1

The fire power over London on Tuesday night was at time greater and more concentrated than any other raid of the war, and…

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Bush Fire Relief. Prompt Action by Government

North West Champion · Monday 28 February 1944 · page 3

Having considered the report and recommendations of the Bush Fire Relief Committee, I have decided to make financial relief available at…

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Outbreak of Fire

North West Champion · Monday 28 February 1944 · page 5

An outbreak of fire occurred on the back verandah of the residence of Mr. G. Rummery, in Heber Street, shortly after 9 o'clock on Friday…

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Bush Fire Relief

The North Western Courier · Tuesday 29 February 1944 · page 8

Having considered the report and recommendations of the Bush Fire Relief Committee, I have decided to make financial relief…

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Outbreak of Fire

North West Champion · Monday 6 March 1944 · page 2

As the result of an outbreak of fire, which occurred in the yardman's room at the Royal Hotel this morning, a pillow and a mattress were…

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Left a Fire Burning in the Open

North West Champion · Thursday 9 March 1944 · page 5

At the Moree police court Robert Roes, for whom Mr. F. C. Webb appeared, pleaded guilty to a charge of having left a fire…

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Bush Fires

North West Champion · Thursday 16 March 1944 · page 7

It has been made clear that the fundamental responsibility in connection with the outbreak of bush fires in New South Wales rests with local…

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Man Killed, Another Injured in a Fire. Sydney

North West Champion · Thursday 16 March 1944 · page 1

One man was burned to death and another injured in attempting to rescue him during a spectacular fire which gutted a large…

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Home Fires

The North Western Courier · Monday 27 March 1944 · page 8

Some foundaries in N.S.W. may be forced to close within the next few days owing to lack of coke following the South Coast coal…

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Outbreak of Fire

The North Western Courier · Thursday 6 April 1944 · page 4

An outbreak of fire occurred in the Forest area south of Pilliga East State Forest early this week. The fire is burning between…

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Sebastopol Under Fire Fate Of Germans Sealed LONDON, Wednes

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 April 1944 · page 1

In flames and ruins, Sevastopol is a new grim death trap sealed off by land, sea and air, and the end of the…

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£1000 Loss by Fire at Pilliga

The North Western Courier · Monday 8 May 1944 · page 2

Fire destroyed the bulk shed and adjoining lorry shed, the property of B. W. Ferguson, Pillig'a, at about 11 p.m. on…

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Wee Waa Fire Hotel Destroyed

The North Western Courier · Monday 15 May 1944 · page 6

A small quantity of beer was the only thing saved when the Albion Hotel at Wee Waa took fire at about 2 o'clock on Friday…

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