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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1930

268 stories in Dubbo & the Western Plains's papers · page 12 of 14

Bush Fire Danger

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 13 November 1930 · page 4

At the hist meeting of Cobbora Shire Council letters were received from both the Wellington and Dubbo Municipal Councils, stating they would…

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"Bavin S Hotel" Fire Bug Active Near Parkes

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 13 November 1930 · page 7

Shortly after midnight one night recently a fire occurred in a six-roomed house on Currajong Hill about a mile and a half from Parkes on the…

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Fire at North Bourke. Cottage and Contents Destroyed

The Western Herald · Friday 14 November 1930 · page 5

On Tuesday afternoon last the residence of Mr. E. Stevenson, of North Bourke, was destroyed by fire. Mr. W. H. Sotton, in an interview…

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Fire at "Cootha"

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 17 November 1930 · page 2

A fire started in the dry grass in the incerne paddocks at Mr. W. W. Baird's "Cootha" property yesterday, but fortunately no damage was done. About…

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Fire at Open-air Theatre

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 17 November 1930 · page 2

A fire occurred at the Monarch-Empire open-aid theatre in Darling-street at 6.45 p.m. on Saturday. Officer Thornton and six firemen were soon…

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Alleged Incendiarism Gilgandra Hospital Blaze Isolation Ward Burnt to Ground GILGANDRA

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 17 November 1930 · page 1

Wilfully set alight early yesterday morning, the isolation ward at the Gilgandra District Hospital was burnt to the ground…

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Talbragar Councillors in Conference Fire Fighters Active Strange Departmental Action over Bridge Work Finances at Low Ebb

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 18 November 1930 · page 6

A full Council answered the roll-call on Friday evening, Cr. F.J. Morley presiding. CORRESPONDENCE. The Under Secretary, Department of…

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Alleged Incendiarism Gilgandra Hospital Blaze Isolation Ward Burnt to Ground GILGANDRA

Western Age · Wednesday 19 November 1930 · page 4

Wilfully set alight early yesterday morning, the isolation ward at the Gillgandra District Hospital was burnt to the ground…

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Tooraweenah's Big Fire Soldier's Memorial Hall Destroyed Early Morning Outbreak

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 20 November 1930 · page 5

One of the biggest and most disastrous fires in the history of Tooraweenah occurred in the early hours of this morning,…

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This Morning's Fire Good Save Firemen in Good Form

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 21 November 1930 · page 1

At 3.50 this morning a telephone call from the local exchange was received by the Fire Brigade. The alarm bell was rung, and five minutes…

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Bush' Fire Brigades

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 November 1930 · page 2

In the Dubbo and Gulgong districts fire brigades have been formed for the protection of property, and every farmer in those districts has joined…

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Destructive Fire Blaze in Talbragar Street Draper's Shop Damaged

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 24 November 1930 · page 2

Considerable damage was done by a fire which broke out in Mr. Alf Lees' drapery shop in Talbragar-street early on Friday…

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Fire Alarm

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 November 1930 · page 2

The ringing of the fire bell at 11 o'clock on Saturday night had a large crowd of people rushing about inquiring as to the locale of the fire…

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Dubbo Fire Brigade

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 24 November 1930 · page 2

Dubbo is very fortunate in possessing an efficient Fire Brigade, and a capable officer-in-charge (Mr. Thornton). Since the latter has taken…

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Six Killed In Destructive Forest Fires Outbreak in America

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 24 November 1930 · page 1

LOS ANGELES (California), Sunday. Six persons were killed and scores injured when brush and forests fires broke out in several sections…

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Fire at Wee Waa. Wee Waa

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 November 1930 · page 2

A disastrous fire occurred at Wee Waa yesterday morning when the Commercial Hotel was totally destroyed. Guests, who were awakened…

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Destructive Fire Wee Waa Hotel Destroyed Guests Escape in Night Attire Wee Waa

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 24 November 1930 · page 1

A [?] fire occupied at Wee Wan yesterday morning, when the Commercial Hotel was destroyed. The guests escaped in their night attire…

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Six Killed In Destructive Forest Fires Outbreak in America

Western Age · Wednesday 26 November 1930 · page 1

LOS ANGELES (California), Sunday. Six persons were killed and scores injured when brush and forests fires broke out in several sections…

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Destructive Fire Wee Waa Hotel Destroyed Guests Escape in Night Attire Wee Waa

Western Age · Wednesday 26 November 1930 · page 1

A disastrous fire occurred at Wee Waa yesterday morning, when the Commercial Hotel was destroyed. The guests escaped in their night attire…

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Fire

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 November 1930 · page 2

The ringing of the fire bell about ten o'clock this morning caused a stir in town, and cars and other vehicles were soon hurrying to the scene of…

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