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Riverina · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1936

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Fire Enquiry at Griffith

Narandera Argus and Riverina Advertiser · Tuesday 19 May 1936 · page 1

The enquiry into the circumstances surrounding the fire which destroyed the Yenda rice mill on the morning of March 10 will commence at the…

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Fire Commissioners Nine Nominations for Vacancy Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 19 May 1936 · page 3

The following nominations have been received for the election to fill the vacancy on the Board of Fire Commissioners as representative of the…

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Community Bon Fire On McCaughey Look-out

The Murrumbidgee Irrigator · Tuesday 19 May 1936 · page 1

On Empire Night, Monday next, May 25, a community bon fire will be held on McCaughey Lookout, commencing at 7.30. This is being held…

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Police Court Monday, May 18, 1936 (Before Mr. J. A. Harris, P.m.) Yenda Fire Inquiry

Daily Advertiser · Tuesday 19 May 1936 · page 3

Clarence Hall appeared on remand charged with having incited Walter Smith, of Venda, to commit a felony. The police asked for a further…

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Fire at Wagga in Main Shopping Centre Thousands Watch Blaze

Adelong and Tumut Express · Friday 22 May 1936 · page 3

Thousands of spectators matched the efforts of firemen to control a fire which on Sunday night broke out in the storerooms of Copland and Co…

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Fire Board Election

Daily Advertiser · Friday 22 May 1936 · page 4

Early in June the municipal councils and certain shires will be called upon to elect a representative on the Fire Brigades Board from among nine…

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Bush Fire Precautions Sydney

Cootamundra Herald · Monday 25 May 1936 · page 1

Replying to representations from the Graziers' Association, the Chief Secretary (Mr. Chaffey) stated that, in view of the provisions of the Careless Use of…

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Fire Precautions Sydney

Daily Advertiser · Monday 25 May 1936 · page 1

Replying to representations from the Graziers' Association, the Chief Secretary (Mr. Chaffey) stated that, in view of the provisions of the Careless Use…

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Pat O'hara's Death Witness Saw 'Plane oh Fire in the Air DUBBO

Cootamundra Herald · Wednesday 27 May 1936 · page 1

Giving evidence at the inquest concerning the death of Walter Martin ("Pat") O'Hara, 34, island planter, who was burned to death when his…

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Yenda Rice Mill Fire Inquiry at Griffith Expected to Last for Several Days GRIFFITH

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 27 May 1936 · page 5

The inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the fire which burned down the Yenda rice mill during the early hours of March 10 was opened…

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Pat O'Hara's Death Inquest at Dubbo Witness Saw 'Plane on Fire in the Air DUBBO

Daily Advertiser · Wednesday 27 May 1936 · page 2

Giving evidence to-day at the inquest concerning the death of Walter Martin ("Pat") O'Hara, aged 34 years, island planter, who was burned to…

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Fire Board Election

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 28 May 1936 · page 4

The Junee municipal council this week considered the qualifications of nine aldermen for the vacancy on the Board of Fire Commissioners, caused by the death of Aid. E. E. Collins,…

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Forest Fires Cause Loss of Life Disastrous Outbreak in New Jersey New York

Daily Advertiser · Thursday 28 May 1936 · page 4

One of the most disastrous forest fires in recent years swept Southern New Jersey to-day. At least five fire fighters were killed, one is missing…

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Fire Board Election

Cootamundra Herald · Friday 29 May 1936 · page 2

The Junee municipal council this week considered the qualifications of nine aldermen for a vacancy on the Board of Fire. Commissioners, caused…

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Drover Falls Into Fire

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 30 May 1936 · page 6
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John Smith, aged 60, a drover, died in the Jerilderie Hospital on Tuesday right from shocking burns suffered when he fell into a fire…

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Palestine Snooting British Policeman Killed Troops Return Fire Jerusalem

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 May 1936 · page 6

The first British casualty in the Palestine riots occurred to-day when a policeman, Robert Bird, was shot in the stomach at close range while…

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Yenda Rice Mill Fire Inquiry At Griffith Smith And Hall Committed

Wagga Wagga Express · Saturday 30 May 1936 · page 2

The Griffith District Coroner, Mr. A. Savage, conducted an inquiry during the week into the circumstances surrounding a fire on March…

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Yenda Rice Mill Fire Inquiry at Griffith Smith and Hall Committed for Trial GRIFFITH

Daily Advertiser · Saturday 30 May 1936 · page 5

The inquiry conducted by the coroner (Mr. A. Savage) into the circumstances surrounding the fire at the Yenda rice mill on March 10 was…

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Scout Camp Fire Ball

Daily Advertiser · Monday 1 June 1936 · page 4

A camp fire ball in aid of the Wagga Boy Scouts will be held at the Wonderland Theatre on July 22. The Melody Masters' orchestra will…

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