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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
16/01/39 | Editorial [CH]
16/01/39 | Colac District�s Fearful Tragedy [CH]
16/01/39 | Terrible Toll [SNP]
18/01/39 | Bush Fires � Relief Fund Almost �80,000 [CH]
19/01/39 | An asinine policy? [H]

20/01/39 | Victoria's blackest day [MC]
20/01/39 | Tenmile and Woodspoint Razed [MC]
20/01/39 | Walhalla [NSA]
20/01/39 | Fires, Destruction, Tragedy [NSA]
20/01/39 | Tanjil Bren Disaster [NSA]

20/01/39 | Splendid Gifts [NSA]
20/01/39 | Funeral at Moe [NSA]
20/01/39 | Premier�s Tour of Bush Fire Areas [A]

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