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Fires & bushfires, 1934

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Fire at Balranald Balranald

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 12 March 1934 · page 1

A disastrous fire occurred this morning, when five shops in the centre of the town were completely destroyed…

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Fire Tragedy at "Clifton," Young Frank Lincoln Loses his Life YOUNG

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 12 March 1934 · page 1

Late on Saturday night Mr. Frank Lincoln, 24, who resided with Is mother at "Clifton" station, 6 miles from Young, went into their garage…

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Bushfires in South Australia Homestead Destroyed Adelaide

Daily Advertiser · Monday 12 March 1934 · page 1

In one of the fiercest bushfires experienced in the Blackwood and Belair districts, Wittunga, the home of the well-known ornithologist, and…

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Balranald Fire

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 13 March 1934 · page 2

A disastrous fire occurred at Balranald yesterday morning when five shops in the centre, of the town were destroyed. They consisted of Lay's…

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Fire in Weatherboard Cottage

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 13 March 1934 · page 2

While the captain of the Junee Fire Brigade and his men were sitting in the station on Saturday night just before midnight, and before they…

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Bush Fires in Victoria Life and Property Imperilled MELBOURNE

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 14 March 1934 · page 1

Serious fires broke out in the Dandenong Ranges, near Upway, yesterday afternoon. Two house were destroyed and several other were…

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Bush Fires in Victorian Districts Life and Property Imperilled Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 14 March 1934 · page 1

Serious fires broke out in the Dandenong Ranges, near Upwey, this afternoon. Two houses were destroyed and several others were saved with…

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Railway Thefts Police Fire Shots SYDNEY

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 14 March 1934 · page 1

Detective McGill and several railway officers secreted themselves at the Chullora railway station late at night, as the result of reported…

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Railway Thefts Police Fire Shots Pilferers Escape Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 14 March 1934 · page 1

Detective M'Gill and several railway officers secreted themselves at the Chullora railway station late last night, as the result of reported…

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Bush Fires Extensive Damage in South Australia. Adelaide

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 15 March 1934 · page 2

Bush, fires in many parts of the State still constitute a grave menace. There has been considerable…

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Fire Brigade Demonstration

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 15 March 1934 · page 2

Six members of the Wagga Fare Brigade have left to attend the New South Wales Volunteer Firemen's Demonstration at Newcastle this…

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Fire at Junee

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 5

Making one of the best saves in the history of Junee, considering the position of the hydrant and the water, the Junee Fire Brigade saved…

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Fire Brigade Demonstrations Lockhart Team Second Newcastle

Daily Advertiser · Friday 16 March 1934 · page 3

Firemen from various districts in New South Wales participated in a demonstration at Newcastle to-day. Results included:—…

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Fire Brigades Annual Demonstrations Lockhart's Good Wins Newcastle

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 17 March 1934 · page 1

The annual demonstrations of volunteer firemen were held yesterday. Wagga Brigade competed in a number of events, and won the…

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Lakemba Fire Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 20 March 1934 · page 2

Two men were committed for trial on a charge of arson by the Parramatta District Coroner (Mr. Richardson Clarke) to-day at the conclusion…

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Our Fire Brigade Is a Famous Host They Return From Newcastle With Twenty-Six Trophies

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 20 March 1934 · page 2

There is a ditty which runs:—The fire brigade is a famous host, Ever ready! ever steady! pumping away…

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Fire Brigades' Demonstration at Newcastle

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 March 1934 · page 2

The Wagga and Junee volunteer fire brigade teams which participated in the demonstrations at Newcastle last week did very well, Junee…

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Paddington Fire Women Rescued Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 21 March 1934 · page 1

Last minute rescues, were effected when a fire destroyed the contents of a general store in Jersey road, Paddington, early this morning…

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Clifton Tragedy 'Car Out Before Fire Started' Carelessness not the Cause YOUNG

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 21 March 1934 · page 1

UPSETTING previous theories that the late Mr. Frank Lincoln, of "Clifton" station, met his death as a result of attempting to…

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Lockhart Fire Brigade

Daily Advertiser · Friday 23 March 1934 · page 5

The Lockhart Fire Brigade has returned after a most successful trip to Newcastle for the fire brigades' demonstration. The team came home…

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