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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1932

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Bush Fires Ravage Nearly Two Million Acres Government Assistance Necessary Cobar

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 11 January 1932 · page 4

The New Guard contingent of two hundred strong arrived at Cobar this morning from Sydney. They will not go on duty, pending information from…

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New Guard Fire Fighters Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 January 1932 · page 1

The New Guard contingent of 200 strong arrived at Cobar this morning from Sydney. They will not go on duty pending information from the…

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For Cobar Volunteer Fire Fighters Pass Through Wellington

The Wellington Times · Monday 11 January 1932 · page 3

A considerable amount of interest was taken in the passing through this town yesterday of a number of 'buses containing volunteer…

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Volunteer Fire Fighters Arrive In Dubbo New Guardsmen on Way to Cobar

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 11 January 1932 · page 1

En route to the Cobar district to fight the bush fires, 200 New Guardsmen arrived in Dubbo last night. After having tea on the…

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Cobar Bush Fires Sdyneysiders Arrive Cobar

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 January 1932 · page 1

The New Guard contingent of 200 strong, which passed through Dubbo on Sunday arrived at Cobar yesterday. They will not go on duty pending…

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Bush Fires in the West. Our Member Applies for Financial Assistance

The Western Herald · Tuesday 12 January 1932 · page 3

The Hon. M.A. Davidson writes as follows:— "I have been closely watching the ravages of the bush fires in the…

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Fire Fighting Instead of Cricketing

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 January 1932 · page 3

On Sunday week, a team of cricketers from Llanver went to Willydah to lift the Haley Cup. They had just spread themselves nicely on the field…

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Wagga Fire Dairy Farmer's Loss Wagga

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 January 1932 · page 1

A fire which broke out on a dairy farm near Wagga yesterday destroyed 300 tons of lucerne, valued at about £1200…

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Sunday's Fire in Luke Street Children's Close Call Neighbour's Gallant Act

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 12 January 1932 · page 1

For many months Mrs. E. Langman and her three children had lived in a four-room cottage, in Luke Street. The building was of weatherboard and…

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Bush Fires

Western Age · Wednesday 13 January 1932 · page 2

Last week word was received here that a fire was burning on "Rose Isle." Mr. Falkenhagen's property, 18 miles from Louth. Kerrigundi and Louth…

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The Western Bush Fires

Western Age · Wednesday 13 January 1932 · page 2

The Hon. M. A. Davidson M.L.A. Minister for Work write to the Western Age" as follows: I have been closely watching the…

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News From Louth Bush Fires Destroy Grass Lands Good Work by Bush Fire Brigade Personal

Western Age · Wednesday 13 January 1932 · page 2

Miss U. Simpson, of this town, was quietly married to Mr. Roy Winter in Sydney on Saturday last. Una's future home will he at Talwond, near…

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Bush Fire at Nyngan Outbreak at Experiment Farm

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 13 January 1932 · page 3
Also in Western Age

A bush fire broke out about 3 p.m. on Saturday at the Experiment Farm block, an outlying piece of land on the opposite side of the line to the Farm…

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Indian Crisis Wholesale Arrests Police Fire on Crowd

Western Age · Wednesday 13 January 1932 · page 1

Strung forces of police rounded up Congressmen. raided the headquarters at Bombay, and arrested over 100 members of Congress, including…

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New Guard Fire Fighters Two Hundred Men Arrive at Cobar

Western Age · Wednesday 13 January 1932 · page 3
Also in Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent

Two hundred members of the New Guard arrived at Cobar on Monday morning from Sydney to fight the fires in the district. The…

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Destructive Fire Ravages Circus Panic-Stricken Animals BRUSSELS

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 1

Arson it suspected in connection with a fire in the famous Suhazani circus at Antwerp. Terrifying scenes were witnessed, while the…

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Government Grant To Cobar Fire Fighters Helping Unemployed COBAR

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 1

Mr. Maidens, president ol' the Bush Fire Brigade here, has received a telegram from the Hon. M. A. Davidson, who advises that £65 has been made…

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Disastrous Fire In New Zealand Town Many Narrow Escapes Wellington (N.z)

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 15 January 1932 · page 1

A fire in the business centre of Whangarei was responsible for damage estimated at £80,000. There were many narrow escapes and several…

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