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“A blazing furnace was in evidence, and flames a hundred feet high were seen. The sun appeared to set an hour before its time.”

1939 The Fires

January
14/01/39 | Amazing escape [HG]
14/01/39 | Postmistress stays at post [HG]
14/01/39 | On Acheron Way [HG]

14/01/39 | Healesville Sanctuary [HG]
14/01/39 | [Advertisement] [HG]
14/01/39 | Exodus of Visitors [HG]
14/01/39 | Melbourne Water Shortage [WT]
14/01/39 | Nine deaths from heat [WT]

14/01/39 | Origin of Bush Fires Sought [WT]
14/01/39 | Outlook [WT]
14/01/39 | Devastating Bush Fires Sweep State [WT]
14/01/39 | Pillaging [H]


 

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AR   The Argus
AYS   The Alexandra & Yea Standard
CH   The Colac Herald
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HG   The Healesville Guardian
MC   Mansfield Courier
NSA   The Narracan Shire Advocate
SNP   The Sun News-Pictorial
WT   The Weekly Times
 
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