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Dubbo & the Western Plains · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1937

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A Fire-Fighter’s Museum

The North-Western Watchman · Thursday 8 April 1937 · page 9

In connection with the new quarters which the London Fire Brigade will occupy next year, on the Albert Embankment, there are to…

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Rebel Planes Fire on H.M.S. Gallant Seeks Instant Explanation London

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 8 April 1937 · page 1

Rebel warships, which stopped the! British steamer, Thorpe Hall, outside Bilbao, sheered off when the destroyers Beagle and Brazen sped to the rescue,…

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Turning the Pages of Dubbo's Past Disastrous Fire Church St. Outbreak Six Buildings Destroyed

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 10 April 1937 · page 7

In the record of Dubbo, a growing city in a young country, 10 years is a lone span, and there are few living to-day who can tell of…

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Labor Opens Fire

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 15 April 1937 · page 7

Following the Country Party declarations—at Inverell, reported on Saturday last, and at Mudgee, detailed in today's issue, the Labor…

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Disastrous fire. Home Destroyed. Good Save By Fire Brigade

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 15 April 1937 · page 4

The walling of the fire siren, followed by the sound of the Power House whistle brought many people out at about one o'clock on Friday…

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Wool Store Fire Important Issue Before High Court

The Wellington Times · Thursday 15 April 1937 · page 5

A case of special interest to those engaged in the wool industry came before the High Court on Monday, when…

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Dubbo District Centres Narromine Disastrous Fire Municipal Council School Improvements

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 17 April 1937 · page 4

Good progress is being made with the additions, etc., to the local Public School. It is expected that it will be another three months before the…

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Turing the Pages of Dubbo's Past Circus Thrills Business Men of 1898 Volunteer Fire Brigade

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 17 April 1937 · page 5

In the record of Dubbo, a growing city in a young country, 10 years is a long span, and there are few living to-day who can tell of…

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Big Fire Stores Destroyed Sydney

The Wellington Times · Monday 19 April 1937 · page 3

Gregor's bakery and general store at Narellan were destroyed, by fire last night. Portion of the stock and a quantity of furniture were saved…

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In Case Of Fire. What to Do

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 22 April 1937 · page 9

In view of the fact that many people do not know the proper manner in which to raise the alarm in case of fire, we are publishing the…

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Turning the Pages of Dubbo's Past Circus Thrills Business Men of 1898 Volunteer Fire Brigade

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 24 April 1937 · page 7

In the record of Dubbo, a growing city in a young country, 10 years is a long span, and there are few living to-day who can tell of…

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New Fire Engine

The Wellington Times · Monday 26 April 1937 · page 2

There arrived in Wellington on Thursday night last one of the latest and most modern fire engines for the Wellington station. It is a…

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Monarch House Gone Disastrous Sydney Fire Sydney

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Thursday 29 April 1937 · page 1

Monarch House, Broadway, was gutted by fire yesterday, when damage estimated at £120,000 was caused. More than 100 firemen fought the blaze,…

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Fire Averte[?] At Orbell's Fac[?]

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Tuesday 4 May 1937 · page 6

Prompt action and [?] the part of Mr. Jack [?] employee of Orbell's cordial [?] averted what might have…

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Fire at Film House Big Blaze in Pitt Street Sydney

The Wellington Times · Thursday 13 May 1937 · page 1

A fire broke out this morning on the eighth floor of Film House in Pitt Street, containing Sidney Riley's…

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Big City Fire. Sydney

The Western Herald · Friday 14 May 1937 · page 5

A fibre broke out this morning on the eighth floor of the Flm House ion Pitt Street containing Sidney Riley's Photographic…

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Fire and Rain. Midnight Effort. Shed Destroyed At School [?]

Narromine News and Trangie Advocate · Thursday 20 May 1937 · page 2

In the rain last week-end—at 1.35 a.m. Sunday morning to be precise— the Narromine Fire Brigade, under Captain Woolfe, was called out to…

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Bourke Municipal Council. No Word of Deisel Train or New Fire Station

The Western Herald · Friday 21 May 1937 · page 6

The usual fortnightly meeting of the Aldermen of the above Council was held in the Council Chambers on Monday evening last…

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Dubbo District Centres Narromine Fodder Competition Personal and General Destructive Fire

The Dubbo Liberal and Macquarie Advocate · Saturday 22 May 1937 · page 4

A fire in a shed at the Public School used toy the contractor as a store room, did considerable damage early on Sunday morning. It is believed that the…

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Repairs to Cobar Fire Station

The Western Herald · Friday 28 May 1937 · page 4

By our Cobar Exchange we notice that tenders have been invited for additions and alterations to the Fire Station at Cobar. So far no…

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