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Fires & bushfires, 1929

821 stories in Riverina's papers · page 15 of 42

Timber Destroyed Fire at Waterloo Mills Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 6 May 1929 · page 2

Considerable damage was done by fire to Messrs. Smith Bros.' timber yards at Waterloo last night. Three stacks of timber were destroyed, and…

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Fire Queen Flashes

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 7 May 1929 · page 2

It was a happy thought on the part of the Golf Associates to arrange a Bridge tournament (which is open to all bridge players) in order to swell…

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Fire at Walla Walla

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 7 May 1929 · page 2

The Crystal Cafe and newsagency occupied by Mr. C.S. Lnge, situated in Commercial street, Walla Walla, was destroyed by fire on Sunday morning…

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Leeton's Fire Queen the Opposing Candidates

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 7 May 1929 · page 3

List of towns, that Leeton is competing against. Penrith, Katoombn, Lithgow, Bathurst, Orange, Wellington, Dubbo,…

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Narandera Fire Escape in Pyjamas NARANDERA

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 7 May 1929 · page 1

When his home was destroyed by fire Mr. J. White made his escape clad in pyjamas. The house and contents were totally destroyed. The…

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Fire at Albury

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 8 May 1929 · page 4

At 5 o'clock yesterday morning a fire broke out in the premises of A. Schultz, grocer, of Wilson-street, Albury, which completely gutted the…

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Cottage on Fire Man's Narrow Escape Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 8 May 1929 · page 4

When a five roomed weatherboard cottage was destroyed by fire at East Hills, near Bankstown, last night, the occupier, Richard Lewis, had barely…

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Fire at Randwick Two Houses Destroyed Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 8 May 1929 · page 4

A fire which broke but in a house occupied by Mrs. Berchett at South Bandwick, spread quickly to an adjoining house, owned by Ernest Allen…

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Adelong Is Warmed Early Morning Fire

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 2

The frosty air at Adelong was warmed at 2 a.m. this morning, when a 6-roomed cottage in Havelock-street owned by Inder Singh, made a big…

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Woman's Dress on Fire a Remarkable Escape

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 9 May 1929 · page 2

Miss Gwen Robinson aged 22 years, who lives with her parents in Salmon Street, Wagga, was remarkably fortunate in escaping death, or, at least,…

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Fire Queen Flashes

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 5

There will be great fun at the Welfare Farm to-night and there promises to he a big attendance. Do not stay away because of the…

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Fires in Timber Yards Police on Guard Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 2

Two fires in Livay's timber yards, Prahran, were discovered tonight. They were extinguished quickly, very little damage being done. The police…

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Fire at Laundry Follows Safe-blowing Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 5

Following an outbreak of fire in the office of the Coogce Laundry, Randwick, at 2 o'clock this morning the police discovered that a safe had been…

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Early Morning Prowler Night Watchman Fires Shots Man Plunges Into Harbor Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Friday 10 May 1929 · page 2

A night watchman of the Empire Timber Yards Ltd., Balmain, saw a man on the premises early this morning. When challenged he took no need…

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Fire on Steamer Copra Alight Newcastle

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 11 May 1929 · page 4

A fire broke out in the copra cargo on the steamer Golden Eagle at King's wharf this afternoon. The fire spread with great rapidity, and a large…

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Fire at Junee

Daily Advertiser · Monday 13 May 1929 · page 2
Also in Cootamundra Herald

A weatherboard house in Lisgar street, Junee, which was owned and occupied by Mr. T. Gardiner was destroyed by fire together with its…

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What Causes Fires? Scientist Tells Some Facts

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 13 May 1929 · page 4

Various theories have been advanced in Gundagai as to what has started the many big bush fires we have had. Spontaneous combustion,…

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Fireworks Start Fire

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 May 1929 · page 2

A fire broke out in some rubbish on the edge of Wollundry Lagoon, at the rear of the Wagga District Ambulance station, last night. During the…

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Fire Queen Flashes

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 14 May 1929 · page 3

The one topic of conversation on Saturday morning was "Were you at the farm last night?" Those who answered No, were…

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