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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1930

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Legislation for the Country. Bush Fires' Bill. (Country Party Circular)

The Wellington Times · Thursday 20 March 1930 · page 10

THE Bush Fires' Bill which has been strongly advocated by the Country Party, has now reached the third reading stage, and, especially in the…

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The Fire Fiend Two More Outbreaks

Western Age · Thursday 20 March 1930 · page 2

Since the garage occupied by Harry Gillett was partly destroyed by fire, two other outbreaks have occurred…

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State Fires Commissioners' Report Sydney

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

The report of the N.S.W. Fire Commissioners for 1929 discloses that there were 4145 calls in Sydney district, and 1396 in other parts of the State. Six…

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Bush Fire Prevention

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 27 March 1930 · page 4

DUBBO men on the land, in keeping with their fellow producers in other parts of the State, will welcome the provisions embodied in the new Bill having respect to bush fires. The Bush Fires' Bill, which has been strongly advocated by the Country…

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To-day's Wires. Mysterious Fire. Melbourne, Thurs[?]

The Wellington Times · Thursday 27 March 1930 · page 8

A mysterious fire broke out in [?] accountant's office at Cox's fact[?] Flemington, Victoria, last night. [?] was speedily extinguished by the [?]…

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Legislation For Country. Bush Fires' Bili. Use of Cyanide

The Western Herald · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 3

The Bush Fires' Bill, which has been strongly advocated by the Country Party, has now reached the reading stage, and, especially in the…

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TRANGIE Fire Narrowly Averted

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 5

On Monday an alarm of fire was raised, when it was discovered that the verandah portion of the residence of Mr. N. J. Tipping was on fire. For…

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Fire at Holbrook Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 28 March 1930 · page 1

Three business premises in the main street of Holbrook were destroyed by fire early this morning. The damage is estimated at £10,000. The…

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Short Fire For Big Damage Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 1 April 1930 · page 1

A fire broke out on the top floor of a four-storey building in George Street, near Goulburn Street, at 4 o'clock this morning. Although the brigades were…

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Bush Fire Prevention

Western Age · Wednesday 2 April 1930 · page 2

COBAR men on the land, in keeping with their fellow producers in other parts of the State, will welcome the provisions embodied in the new Bill having respect to bush fires The Bush Fires' Bill, which has been strongly advocated by the Country…

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Wellington Fire Brigade

The Wellington Times · Thursday 3 April 1930 · page 8

Inspector Sorley,. Divisional Inspector of the Fire Brigades Board of N.S.W., paid a Visit to Wellington yesterday, and made an inspection…

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The Broadway Melody. Chapter Four. The Blaze of Diamonds

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 4 April 1930 · page 7

"Where's Queenie?" A dozen voices asked the question, even as Hank' stood there blushing with confusion at the door of her…

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TRANGIE Fire at Pangeo

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Friday 4 April 1930 · page 4

Word has been received from Mr. W. Lindsay, who is at present on his Pangee property, that he had the misfortune on Sunday night last to have about…

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Bulgandramine Fire. Wool Shed Maliciously Burnt

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 4 April 1930 · page 8

The following is the evidence given at the inquiry held last week before Mr. Coroner Boyd, at Peak Hill, as to the origin of the fire at the…

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FIRES. Big Blaze Averted

The Wellington Times · Monday 7 April 1930 · page 3

THE prompt fiction in removing a big Hudson car which was parked alongside a number of other cars in Wilkins' Motor Garage, and the…

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FIRE Blaze Behind Marcus Clark's, Large Crowd Attracted

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 7 April 1930 · page 4

Attracted by the ringing of the fire bell, a large crowd of people quickly gathered outside Marcus Clark and Co,'s building in…

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Brewarrina Blaze Seven Shops Destroyed Many Thousands of pounds BREWARRINA

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 7 April 1930 · page 1

Seven business premises were totally destroyed by fire at Brewarrina early yesterday morning. The damage is estimated between…

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To-day's Wires. Devastating Fire. Brewarrina [?]

The Wellington Times · Monday 7 April 1930 · page 2

Seven business premises [?]tally destroyed by fire at [?]rina early yesterday morning [?] damage is estimated at bei[?]…

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Disastrous Fire in Brewarrina. Seven Shops Destroyed

The Western Herald · Tuesday 8 April 1930 · page 2

At about 3.30 a.m. on Sunday morning last a disastrous fire occurred in Brewarrina, as a result of which a big section of the business quarter of…

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Fine Work By Dubbo Fire Brigade Speedy Attendance at Blaze

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Thursday 10 April 1930 · page 4

The Dubbo Fire Brigade can be proud of its efficiency, especially in connection with last Sunday's fire, which was reported in…

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