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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1930

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Steamer on Fire Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 24 February 1930 · page 2

A five broke out on board [?] British steamer Honor at News this this morning. The boat was [?] with 1000 tons of oil which [?]…

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City Blaze Brigade's Good Work Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1930 · page 1

A fire broke out at Citroen House, an eight storey building in Castlereagh Street, City, early this morning. When the brigades arrived, they…

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To Save Her Son Mother Fires Shot Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1930 · page 1

At the Central Court to-day Daisy Hunter Pickering (30) was charged with having shot Sydney Castle Ratcliffe, with intent to do grevious bodily…

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Fire at Annandale Family's Hasty Exit Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 25 February 1930 · page 1

Fuller's box factory, at Annandale, was destroyed by fire early this morning. Puller, his wife and three children,…

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Fires At Mendooran

Gilgandra Weekly and Castlereagh · Thursday 27 February 1930 · page 6

A message from Mendooran states that the residence of Mr. T. McKechnie was destroyed by fire last week, and the Old Merrygoen Hotel…

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Through the Flames Heroic Nan Fire in Convent School

Western Age · Thursday 27 February 1930 · page 2

[?]EPAS (Manitoba), Wednesday. The Sister Superior and nine children perished in a fire which destroyed an isolated Indian girls' school…

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Through the Flames Heroic Nun Fire in Convent School

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 27 February 1930 · page 8

THE[?] (Manil[?]), Wednesday, The Sister Superior and nine children perished in a fire which destroyed [?] isolated Indian girls' school…

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Explosion and Fire

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 3 March 1930 · page 5

Following a terrific explosion, a fire broke out on Wednesday night in an old cellar at the corner of Rankin and Tempier-streets, Forbes, and partly…

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Old Fire Station Should it be Rented

The Wellington Times · Monday 3 March 1930 · page 4

THIS building, which is used by the Agricultural Bureau, is bringing no revenue to the Council, and it was suggested, at the last meeting of…

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Supposed Suicide Hurtled Down Fire Escape Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 4 March 1930 · page 1

The body of a man, not yet identified, was found at the rear of Culwalla Chambers, Castlereagh Street, City, last night…

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Disastrous Fire Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 10 March 1930 · page 2

A fire at Smithtown, in the Kempsey district, early this morning destroyed three business premises. At one time the main…

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FIRE Narrowly Averted at Wongarbon

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 10 March 1930 · page 1

It is said that Fish[?]er's Hotel at Wongarbon was nearly burned down on Saturday night. From what can he ascertained it…

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Eludes Escape Exciting Chase Police Fire Shots MELBOURNE

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 10 March 1930 · page 1

Eric Millett 25), a clerk, was arrested at Melbourne yesterday morning and charged with having broken into the shop of Joseph Davis and stolen…

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Big Hobart Fire Cause of the Outbreak Big Damage Done HOBART

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 10 March 1930 · page 1

The fire which did damage estimated at between £5,000 and £10,000 at Lewis' three-storey building, Hobart, is believed to have been caused by thieves,…

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Moree Fire Woman's Screams Attract Moree

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 March 1930 · page 1

Two business houses were destroyed by fire here yesterday morning. The damage is estimated at £5000. A woman in one of the buildings, who…

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Fire at Sea Fishing Launch Gone Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 11 March 1930 · page 1

A fishing launch taught fire, four miles out at sea, off Coff's Harbor, yesterday, owing to the engine backfiring. Three men on board escaped in a…

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A Blaze at Dusk Outbreak in Garage Firemen Effect Quick Save

Western Age · Thursday 13 March 1930 · page 2

On Monday evening, about 6 p m., a fire broke out in the garage used by Mr. Harry Gillett to shelter hit lorries. Mr. Gillett…

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Wongarbon Whispers. Bureau to Meet Fire Alarm

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

Mr. and Mrs. Lawson, from the city, are spending a short holiday with their relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Toone, in the village…

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Fire at Coolah Cars and Plant Destroyed Coolah

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 14 March 1930 · page 1

A fire at Coolah destroyed five cars in a local motor garage, besides a quantity of valuable plant. The damage is estimated at £3000…

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Fire at Cobar. Two Lorries Damaged

The Western Herald · Tuesday 18 March 1930 · page 3

On Monday evening (10th instant). about 6 p.m. a fire broke out in the gerge used by Mr. Harry Gillett to shelter his lorries. Mr. Gillett was…

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