Blackheath Fire Brigade Council's Helping Hand
The Blackheath Fire Brigade is—or was—finacially embarrassed, as the following-letter from its Secretary, read at Tuesday's Council…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Blue Mountains · Fires & bushfires
Fires & bushfires, 1927
15 stories in Blue Mountains's papers
Burnt Out
Yours ago, Bill" Errington was a composition on Echo" staff, Learning the town a little, he launched out on his own, and in time got together…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Burnt Out! Byron's Newsagency Business Brigade's Good Save
A disastrous fire broke out at Byron's Newsagency, Govett Street, early last Wednesday morning, resulting in the whole of the stock…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Fire Fighters Appreciated Council”s Vote of Thanks Over the Blackeath Blaze
The Blackheath Volunteer Fire Brigade was highly commended by the Council, at its last sitting, for the prompt and officient manner in…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Mysterious Fires Ivanhoe Hotel Ablaze
At 5 p.m. yesterday, a woman, employed at the Ivanhoe Hotel, Blackheath, was off duty. Walking down the street, she happened to glance…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Four Buildings Gone Fire at Wentworth Falls
About 11, on Monday evening, a fire broke out in Jurd's refreshment and confectionery shop in the centre of the main business block of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Another Fire Cottage Destroyed
Just before 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Katoomba Fire Brigade received a call to Merriwa Street. On arrival it was discovered that "Mascotte",…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Ivanhoe Fires Coroner's Verdict Malicious Act by Unknown
The recent outbreak of fire at the Ivanhoe Hotel was the subject of an inquest, held before Mr. A. Judges, Penrith and District Coroner, at…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Blackheath Fire Brigade Street Practice
Blackheath Council, at its last meeting, received a letter from the local Volunteer Fire Brigade, concerning Council's letter confirming…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Need for Care Responsibility for Fires
The law is very strict against the careless use of fire. A case was heard at Katoomba Police Court, on Tuesday, which emphasises the care…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire Commissioners' Visit Entertained at Katoomba (Continued from page l)
aim to maintain a high standard and uphold the best traditions. Mr. E. Timms (senior fireman) supported his Chief in quite a witty…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fire Commissioners' Visit Entertained by Katoomba Brigade Station Officer E. H. Parks Honored a Memorable Night
It is many a long day since Katoomba Council Chamber looked as attractive as it did on Tuesday evening, when Katoomba Fire Brigade…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Important to Fire Brigades
The President of the Board of Fire Commissioners of N.S.W. (the Hon. T. J. Smith, M.L.C.) visited Wellington on September 1, and met…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Fire Fighters' Wages Should Council Pay?
Blackheath Volutour Fire Brigade wrote council about members of the Brigade who are employees of the council, stating that a…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →News from all Blue Mountains District Centres Fire Brigade Wants Practice
The Blackheath Volunteer Fire Brigade has written Council, asking whether the Brigade has its permission to use all hydrants…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →