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Riverina · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1933

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Still Pegging Away Fire Station Site Council's Application

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 21 November 1933 · page 2

Although rebuffed more than once in their efforts to secure a suitable site for a fire station Willimbong Shire Council has decided to keep…

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English Mine Tragedy Fire Damp Explosion Heroic Work of Rescuers Inexplicable Disaster London

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 21 November 1933 · page 2

Many acts of heroism marked the rescue operations to-day when is miners were killed in a fire-damp explosion at the Grassmoor colliery, near…

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Bush Fire at Illabo

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 22 November 1933 · page 2

The first bush fire for the present season in the Junee district occurred on Mr. D. Hogan's property, "Lyola," at Illabo, the fire starting in an oat…

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Ganmurra Bush Fire Brigade

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 November 1933 · page 4

At the annual meeting of the Ganmurra Bush Fire Brigade, Mr. P. Reid was reelected president and Mr. E. Johnston honorary secretary and…

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Convicts Rebel Buildings Set on Fire Many Attempt to Escape Philadelphia

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 23 November 1933 · page 1

The unrest which has prevailed here is the State prison for many months brake out to-day when 75 convicts set fine to several buildings. Others…

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Bush Fire Brigade Formed at Colinroobie

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Friday 24 November 1933 · page 2

A very largley attended meeting of members and intending members of the Colinroobie Bush Fire Brigade was held in the Colinroobie Hall on…

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Correspondence Bush Fire Brigades (To the Editor.)

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 24 November 1933 · page 6

Sir,—I would be obliged if you would grant me space to make a few comments to the discussion on bush fire brigades and the appointment of…

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Lightning Starts Grass Fire

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 24 November 1933 · page 4

Just prior to the rainstorm on Friday afternoon last, Mr. Arthur Riley, a Stony Point farmer, noticed a five start on the dry area and set. out…

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Bush Fire Brigades Their Organisation and Equipment

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 25 November 1933 · page 5

In a previous issue the danger of extensive damage from bush fires in districts not adequately protected was emphasised and the attention…

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Fire at Coolamon

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 November 1933 · page 4

A fire, which aright have had serious consequences, o[?] about 9.30 o'clock last night at the Royal Hotel, Coolamon, Flames were noticed…

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The Rock Fire Brigade

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 25 November 1933 · page 4

The Rock Fire Brigade met recently and it was decided to carry on as usual. The following members were present: Messrs J.H. Kendall…

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Bush Fire Brigades Their Organisation and Equipments

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 27 November 1933 · page 1

The danger of extensive damage from bush fires in districts not adequately protected has been emphasised, and the attention of producers…

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Cattle Perish in Fire

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 November 1933 · page 2

Eighteen head of stud cattle, valued at £200, perished in a fire in a stable owned by Mr. W. D. Bradby, at Ballarat, on Friday morning. Two…

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Fire at Coolamon Coolamon

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 27 November 1933 · page 2

A fire, which might have had serious consequences, occurred about 9.30 o'clock last night at the Royal hotel. Coolamon. Flames were noticed is…

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Casino Fire Incendiarism Suspected Nice

Daily Advertiser · Monday 27 November 1933 · page 1

The £1,000,000 as[?] "Le Palais dele Mediterrance," built by the American millionaire, Jay Gould, was to-day badly damaged by fire, Incendiarism…

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Shocking Death Fire Station Caretaker Gelignite Explosion Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 28 November 1933 · page 4

Ernest Outer, aged 4O years, caretaker of the fire station at Ryde, was shockingly mutilated when a stick of gelignite exploded while he was lying…

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Fire Outbreak Catherine Barr, Ltd

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 29 November 1933 · page 2

Shortly after noon to-day the Cootamundra fire bell rang. The scene of the excitement was the ladies' outfitting shop run by…

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For the Man on the Land Bush Fire Brigades Organisation and Equipment Details Necessary

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 30 November 1933 · page 6

In a previous issue the danger of extensive damage from bush fires in districts not adequately protected was emphasised, and the attention of primary producers drawn to the success that has attended the formation of…

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Fire at Paint Works Varnish Ignited Fire Squad's Good Work Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 30 November 1933 · page 1

Starting in a big varnish vat, a fire which spread through a section of Taubman's paint works at St. Peter's to-day caused excessive damage. The…

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Fire

Coolamon-Ganmain Farmers' Review · Friday 1 December 1933 · page 2

The value of a centrally situated fire station was demonstrated on Friday night last, when the Coolamon Brigade received its first call from the new…

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