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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1932

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Bush Fire Art Union Secretaryship Changes Hands

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 4

Mr. Albert E. Fish, accountant, of Sydney, has been appointed secretary to the above art union in place of Mr. Armitage. Mr. Fish is well…

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Graziers and New Guard Letter of Appreciation Over Cobar Fires

Western Age · Friday 6 May 1932 · page 4

The following resolution was passed at the annual conference of the Graizers's Association:—"That a vote of thanks be…

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Fire Inspection Good Reports

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 12 May 1932 · page 1

The Secretary of the Board of Fire Commissioners (Mr. H. Webb), with a party from headquarters, visited Dubbo this morning. After a detailed…

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Recent Fire At Pryke Brothers The Coronial Inquiry

The Wellington Times · Thursday 12 May 1932 · page 3

THE Coroner, Mr. J. G. Muir, J.P., [?]ld an inquiry into the recent fire [?] Messrs Pryke Bros. produce store, [?]hich was, with the contents…

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Bush Fire Art Union

Western Age · Friday 13 May 1932 · page 2

Latest reports from Mr. A. E. Fish (organising secretary at Sydney) to the committee are excellent. He states that the Art Union is being well…

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Visit To Dubbo By Fire Brigade Official

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 13 May 1932 · page 1

Yesterday morning Mr. H. Webb (secretary of the New South Wales Board of Fire Commissioners), accompanied by several others from…

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Fire Brigade

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 14 May 1932 · page 3

The fire station, always spic and span, presented an unusually bright and gay appearance last night, when a dance and dance party was held to raise…

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Petrol Thief Woman Opens Fire Milker Makes Escape Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 17 May 1932 · page 1

A petrol thief at Hurstville was fired at by a woman, armed with a revolver, last night. Several shots were fired at him, but the man escaped in the…

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Alleged Fire Bug Committed for Trial Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 19 May 1932 · page 1

Edgar Athelstan Molesworth (40), a consulting engineer, was committed for trial by the Hornsby Coroner to-day, on a charge of having maliciously set…

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Mystery Car Tragic Armidale Blaze. Police Continue Inquiries Armidale, This Morning

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 20 May 1932 · page 1

The police, who are continuing their inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the tragic fire at the premises or Braund and Co…

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1000 Gns. Ram on Fire

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Friday 20 May 1932 · page 1

So severely burnt was a noted ram valued at 1000 guineas, the property of Raby Station, in a [?]re at Warren on Tuesday night…

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Fire at Post Office

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 23 May 1932 · page 3

would cause a lot of inconvenience. Shopping at the Ladies' Shoe Parlour is most convenient and when you inspect the present day values, you will…

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Wellington Fire Brigade Visit of Board Officers

The Wellington Times · Monday 23 May 1932 · page 3

AT present on a tour of the Western area, seeking the co-operation of the voluntary fire brigades of the West in connection with the huge…

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Fire on Liner Nation-wide Suspicions Aroused Disturbing Declaration Paris

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 23 May 1932 · page 1

Public opion throughout France is gravely disturbed at the tragic burning of the liner Georges Phillpar and ther is an insisent…

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Careless Use Of fire. Extract From Government Gazette. General Regulations

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Friday 27 May 1932 · page 4

1. A spark arrester, to be constructed of mesh not exceeding one-eighth inch or such other size at may be approved by the Chief Secretary…

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Cottage Destroyed Owner's Bad Luck Second Fire In Few Weeks

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Monday 30 May 1932 · page 1

While the occupants were in Dubbo on Saturday night to attend Mr. Thorby's meeting, a five- roomed weatherboard cottage near…

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Razed by Fire Cottage Destroyed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 31 May 1932 · page 1

A five-roomed weatherboard cottage, occupied by Mr. Arthur Griffin, was completely destroyed by fire at Mogriguy on Saturday night…

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Is It a Fire Bug ? Second Home Destroyed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 31 May 1932 · page 1

"Is Mr. Arthur Griffin in the crowd?" asked the Mayor at Thorby's meeting on Saturday night. "If so, the police want him."…

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Appeal for Lang Government's Return Mr. Alf. McClelland at Dubbo Sitting Member Fires Labor's Ammunition Mr. Dan Clyne Speaks in Support

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 31 May 1932 · page 8

Although Mr. Alf. McClelland has represented the Dubbo Electorate only during tho regime of the last Lang Government, he has shown by his attention to the needs of his constituents that he realises the duties…

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Camp Fire Ball

Dubbo Dispatch and Wellington Independent · Wednesday 1 June 1932 · page 3

The Camp Fire Ball in the Royal Theatre on Friday night, proceeds of which will be devoted to the Dubbo Boy Scouts' Hall funds, promises to be…

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