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Fires & bushfires, 1935

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Outbreak of Fire

The Hillston Spectator and Lachlan River Advertiser · Thursday 28 February 1935 · page 7

An outbreak of fire occurred at Herriwagga on Monday night last, at the home of Mr. Stimson. As far as can be ascertained the fire was caused…

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Outbreak of Fire a Prompt Save

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Friday 1 March 1935 · page 2

EARLY last night a fire broke cut in a wood box on the back verandah of Mr. T. Sexton's residence, next to the fire station…

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Destructive Fire C.W.A. Rooms and Garage

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 2 March 1935 · page 4

A fire which broke out at the rear of Meredith's service station at Holbrook at 2 a.m. yesterday destroyed the garage, two bulk stores and the…

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Fire in Submarine Malta

Daily Advertiser · Monday 4 March 1935 · page 5

A fire broke out in the control room of the submarine Orley. There were no casualties, but three warships, are standing by…

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Fire in Hardys' Factory Damage Not Extensive Sprinkler System Gives Alarm

Daily Advertiser · Monday 4 March 1935 · page 2

A first occurred in the eastern portion of the joiners works of Hardys Ltd., near the railway line. Wagga, about 9 o'clock on…

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Local & General a Backyard Fire

The Lockhart Review and Oaklands Advertiser · Tuesday 5 March 1935 · page 2

About ssix o'clock thia morning Mr. Walter Douglas noticed a fire blazing in the back-yard of the "Review" office. He at once gave…

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Fire in Lounge Room

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 6 March 1935 · page 2

Shortly before 11 o'clock yesterday morning the Wagga fire brigade, under the direction, of Captain Phillips, was called to Mr. Peter Hill's…

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Careless Use of Fire Act Interesting Case at Junee Argument About a Cigarette Butt

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 6 March 1935 · page 3

The sequel to the bush fire at Junec Reefs in January last, in which a quantity of standing wheat srop and grass was destroyed, a number of…

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Latest Wires Another Big Sydney Blaze SYDNEY

The Gundagai Independent · Thursday 7 March 1935 · page 5

Damage, esimated at £20,000 was cauesd early this morning by a fire which destroyed the premises of the Pacific Manufacturing Company, at…

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Factory Destroyed Disastrous Fire in Balmain Sydney, Thursday. 2.30 a.m

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 7 March 1935 · page 6

Damage, estimated at £20,000, was caused by a fire which destroyed the premises of the Pacific Manufacturing Company in Mullins street, Balmain,…

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Fire Call to Hardys

Daily Advertiser · Friday 8 March 1935 · page 4

Set in motion by the overheating of an electric motor, the sprinkler system at the factory of Hardys Ltd was responsible for calling the Wagga Fire…

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Another Fire Call Wagga

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 8 March 1935 · page 1

Set in motion by the overheating of an electric motor, the sprinkler system at the factory of Hardys, Ltd., was responsible for calling the…

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Greek Rebellion Government 'Planes Fire on Kavalla Streets Counter Revolt in Crete ATHENS

Daily Advertiser · Friday 8 March 1935 · page 4

Governments aeroplanes to-day directed machine gun fire on the streets of Kavalla, a coastal town of Greece, between Salonika and Gallipoli, and…

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Extensive Damage by Bush Fires ADELAIDE

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 11 March 1935 · page 2

Extensive bush fires have occured at Mt. Gambier (S.A.), two homes were burnt and stock destroyed, which included sheep, pigs, and poultry. The…

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Tar on Fire at Wagga Gasworks

Daily Advertiser · Monday 11 March 1935 · page 2

Shcotly before midnight last night the Wagga Fire Brigade was called to the gasworks, where some tat was burning The fire was only a minor…

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Seven Men Injured on Way to Fight Fire Adelaide

Daily Advertiser · Monday 11 March 1935 · page 3

Seven men were injured when the type of a motor car blew out and the vehicle overturned while racing to Penola to assist in fighting a bush fire…

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Prisoners Escape During Castlemaine Fire Heavy Damage Estimated Melbourne

Daily Advertiser · Monday 11 March 1935 · page 1

A fire broke out in the pattern room of Thompson's Engineering and Pipe Co. Ltd. at Castlemaine, shortly before 2 p.m. to-day. The entire fire brigade…

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Coolac Family’s Big Loss House and Contents Totally Destroyed by Fire

The Gundagai Independent · Monday 11 March 1935 · page 2

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hourn, of Coolac, suffered a severe loss on Saturday night last when their cottage at “Mingay” was totally destroyed by…

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Bush Fire Threatens W.A. Town PERTH

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 March 1935 · page 3

Bush fires in the Brunswick district, 100 miles south of Perth, are causing, considerable anxiety. Already about 45,000 acres have been burned and the…

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Fire at Coolac House and Contents Destroyed Coolac

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 13 March 1935 · page 6

Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Irat[?]y Hourn, of Coolac, suffered a severe loss on Saturday night last when their cottage at "Mingay" was totally destroyed…

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