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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1927

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Bush Fire Commission. Anticipated Recommendations

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 20 May 1927 · page 4

The Bush Fire Commission, compriseing Messrs. J. B. Gramsie (chairman), N. W. Jolly and F. Jackson, it is understood, will issue the following…

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Bush Fire

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Wednesday 25 May 1927 · page 2

It is most uncommon for a bush fire to occur at this time of year in the Narromine district, but a conflagration occurred on Mr. F.M. Mack's property…

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The Fire on the Hill

The Wellington Times · Thursday 26 May 1927 · page 6

As each Empire day comes round the children look forward to the bonfire at night, and the letting off of crackers and fireworks of…

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Memorial to Bush Fire. Victim

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 27 May 1927 · page 2

At a meeting of the Narromine Polo Club it was decided to inaugurate a movement to erect a fitting memorial to the late Mr. N. R. Beveridge, who…

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Bourke Fire Brigade

The Western Herald · Saturday 28 May 1927 · page 2

Mr. Tuck, Divisional Inspector of Country Fire Brigades, visited Bourke on Tuesday last and made an inspection of the local fire station and…

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Fire at Eumungerie. "Coleraine" Burnt Out

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 31 May 1927 · page 2

Mr. E. B. Dobnt's homestead, "Coleraine," near Eumungerie, was totally destroyed by fire last Friday night. The house was four-roomed and built…

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Backyard Blaze. Watchman to the Rescue

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 31 May 1927 · page 3

About 10 o'clock on Tuesday night last Mr. Ryan, the night-watchman, while passing along the rear of shops in Macquarie-street, caught sight of…

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Fire at Eumungerie

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 3 June 1927 · page 8

Mr. Buckingham, in occupation of a house owned by Mr E. B. Dohat, at Eumungerie, had only time to escape through the front window when a fire…

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Aeroplane on Fire. Professor Killed; Pilot Injured. Paris

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 3 June 1927 · page 6

The chief doctor at the military hospital Professor Picquee, deciding that the wife of an air officer must be operated on immediately,…

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Big Fire in Victoria. Melbourne

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 7 June 1927 · page 2

Seven residential shops, comprising of the township of Naganbie, Victoria, was totally destroyed by fire this practically the hole of the main street…

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Fire Alarm

The Wellington Times · Monday 20 June 1927 · page 2

Yesterday morning at about 7.30 the ringing of the fire bell had many of the residents out to see where he fire was, the brigade having…

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Extinguishing a Fire

The Wellington Times · Thursday 23 June 1927 · page 2

Although it is not now of very common occurrence, there is was a certain amount of risk of [?] catching fire. This may be caused by…

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Big Garage Fire. Sydney

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Tuesday 28 June 1927 · page 2

A fire in a garage at Rushcutter's Bay last night was responsible for damage estimated at several thousands of pounds. Fifteen motor cars were…

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A Sydney Fire. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 8 July 1927 · page 6

Damage estimated at £750 was caused by a fire which started early to day in the Bank of New Zealand Chambers, at the corner of George and Wynward…

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Big City Fire. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 July 1927 · page 4

Many thousands of pounds worth of damage was done by a fire at Moffat Virtue Limited, machinery Manufacturers at Woolloomooloo. The firm…

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Latest Telegrams. Big Fire in the City. Damage Estimated at £100,000. Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 July 1927 · page 4

A disastrous are occurred in Chalmers-street, City, at 3.30 this morning, when Morton's Printery of six stories, with garage in basoment, and also the…

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Important Case to Councils Question of Fire Hydrants Wellington Municipal Council sued for Damages Verdict for Defendant Council

The Wellington Times · Thursday 14 July 1927 · page 9

An important case, affecting all municipal councils, was heard at the Wellington District Court, before His Honor, Judge Armstrong, and a…

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Telegraphic and Cable News. Fire Bugs at Work. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 18 July 1927 · page 2

Attempts were made yesterday to destroy Kelly's motor assembling depot at Pyrmont, by igniting a quantity of waste which had been…

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Fires

The Western Herald · Saturday 23 July 1927 · page 2

Two fires occurred early this week, bar luckily no material damage resulted from either. On Monday evening about 8.25 o'clock it was discovered…

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Big Fire at Rozelle. Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 28 July 1927 · page 7

Coopers Joinery Works at Rozelle were destroyed by fire this morning. The damage is estimated at more than £60,000…

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