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North West (Tamworth to Moree) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1947

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

Bellata Bush Fire Brigade

The North Western Courier · Thursday 13 November 1947 · page 8

At the annual general meeting of the Bellata Bush Fire Brigade, all arrangements were made to place the equipment in order, and ready for…

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Antiques Lost in Fire Bathurst

The North Western Courier · Monday 17 November 1947 · page 1

Valuable antiques were lost when fire destroyed the historic "Dickarne" homestead at Raglan, six miles east of Bathurst on Saturday night…

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Fire Causes £10,000 Damage. Bathurst

North West Champion · Monday 17 November 1947 · page 1

Valuable antiques were lost when a fire destroyed the historic Docknairne homestead at Raglan, six miles east of Bathurst, on…

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Harbour Blaze Averted Sydney

The North Western Courier · Thursday 20 November 1947 · page 1

A big blaze on the harbor front was averted this morning by the courage of members of the crew of the steamer "Natkin" When a…

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Fire at Coal Mine Newcastle

The North Western Courier · Monday 24 November 1947 · page 1

A pit top fire which did more tham £1000 worth of damage at South Waratah colliery yesterday, reach the mine month before it…

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Man Arrested After Outbreak of Fire

North West Champion · Monday 24 November 1947 · page 4

Shortly after 7 o'clock last night, an outbreak of fire occurred in room 28 at the Criterion Hotel when a quantity of…

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Vic. Faces Fire Threat Melbourne

The North Western Courier · Monday 1 December 1947 · page 1

Because of the bountiful season in Victoria, a bush fire threat is worse this year than it has ever been, said the Minister for Agriculture, Mr…

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Fire Brigade Cost

The North Western Courier · Thursday 18 December 1947 · page 6

Estimated cost of maintaining the Narrabri Fire Brigade for the coming year is £480, of which the Municipal Council will contribute £105/0/7…

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