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Riverina · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1929

821 stories in Riverina's papers · page 16 of 42

Fire in Wagga

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 14 May 1929 · page 2

The Wagga Fire Brigade received a call at 10.57 o'clock yesterday morning to attend an outbreak of fire in the residence of Mrs. Alice Bradley,…

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Two Fires Brigade Called Out, WAGGA

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 14 May 1929 · page 1

The Wagga Fire Brigade was called out yesterday to two fires, neither of which, fortunately, was serious. About 11. o'clock a call was…

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Wyalong's Mystery Fires Suspect Dead in Car WYALONG

Cootamundra Herald · Tuesday 14 May 1929 · page 1

Christopher Alexander Grentill, Weethalle storekeeper, who was arrested last week in connection with recent fires in the West Wyalong…

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Fire in Cottage at Young

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 15 May 1929 · page 2

A fire occurred in a cottage owned by Mr. W. F. Beck, and occupied by Mr. Madden, in Currowang street. A log fell out of the fire in the sitting…

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Epping Fire Charge of Arson SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Thursday 16 May 1929 · page 1

After an inquiry into a fire which occurred in a shop at Epping recently the parramatta coroner committed the tenant of the premises, oswald…

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Alleged Arson Fire in Shop Occupier Sent for Trial SYDNEY

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 16 May 1929 · page 4

At the inquiry into a fire in a shop at Epping recently, the Parramatta coroner. Mr. Richardson Clark, to-day Committed the tenant of the premises,…

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Fire Queen Flashes

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 2

The committee which is organising the Fire Queen Competition is making a bold bid to raise votes before the close of the competition, as will…

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Fire Queen Dance Yanco High School

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 5

On Tuesday evening, was held, one of the most successful dances yet hold at the High School. The occasion was the school's effort on behalf…

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Explosion in Hospital Followed by Fire 95 Dead: Many Injured Piles of Bodies on Landing Poison Gas Fumes Cleveland (Ohio)

Daily Advertiser · Friday 17 May 1929 · page 2

Three explosions wrecked the Cleveland Clinic Hospital, after which a fire broke out. It is reported that 95 persons tire known to be dead, but the…

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Big Melbourne Fire Incendiarism Suspected Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 May 1929 · page 4

Damage estimated at £15,000 was caused by a fire which completely gutted the premises of Messrs. White and Coy., hardware merchants, Little…

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Hospital Disaster Death Roll Now 125 Six Doctors Dead Faulty Fire Door CLEVELAND (Ohio)

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 May 1929 · page 1

The death roll in the Cleveland Clinic Hospital disaster is now 125, and is increasing hourly. Victims who fought for their lives through the night…

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Remarkable Fire Wine Cellars Ablaze Dense Smoke and Fumes OVER 40 Firemen Collapse Great Heroism Shown Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 18 May 1929 · page 4

More than 40 firemen were overcome by smoke and fumes in one of the most remarkable fires in the history of the city, which occurred in the wine…

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Suspicious £70,000 Fire

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 20 May 1929 · page 2

Porta’s timber mill at Fairfield near Melbourne, was practically destroyed by fire. The damage was between £60,000 and £70,000. Shortly…

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Melb. Works Ablaze Fire and Explosions Incendiarism Suspected MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 20 May 1929 · page 1

Loud explosions early yesterday morning aroused residents of Heidelberg road, Fairfield, from sleep. They found the extensiye works of J. C…

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Melbourne Works Ablaze Fire and Explosions Damage £80,000 Incendiarism Suspected Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 20 May 1929 · page 2

Loud explosions early this morning aroused residents of Heidelberg Road, Fairfield, from sleep. They found the extensive works of J. C. Porta and…

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Empire Night Fires

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 21 May 1929 · page 3

Those who intend lighting bon fires on Friday night should notify the local fire brigade of their intention. Captain Mountford also desires…

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Whitton Fire Queen Dance

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 21 May 1929 · page 2

On Wednesday last a successful dance was held at Whitton, in aid of the funds of the Leeton Hospital and incidentally to help the Fire Queen…

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Next Thursday's Pictures for the Fire Queen

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 21 May 1929 · page 3

By the courtesy of Mr. Geo. Con[?]on, it has been arranged for next Thursday's programme to be devoted to the raising of votes for the…

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Fire in Shop Petrol-soaked Rags Found Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 May 1929 · page 1

A fire was discovered late last night on premises at Redfern occupied by the Oxford Tailoring Company. The flames were soon subdued. The police found…

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FIRE Warren's Sub. Water Used

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 22 May 1929 · page 3

The Warren's Sub. water was turned into the Warren's Sub. mains last night, so that firemen were able to use it to extinguish a fire which…

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