News of the Mountains District Blackheath News Efficient Fire Brigade
At 5.45 p.m. on Tuesday, Miss Baltzer rang the Blackheath Fire Brigade that a fire had started in "Kubbaluka," an unoccupied…
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Fires & bushfires, 1935
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Bush Fire Brigades Timely Arrival
Bush- fires and an increased water consumption are evidence of the seasonal change, and, particularly, of the dry period that is being…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Here and There Fire Demonstration Dance
Sans Souci, freely conceded Katoomba's most beautiful ballroom, has been made available by the courtesy of Mrs Rumble to the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →New Fire Siren Bell Alarms Out of Date
A try-out of the new fire alarm at Katoomba last week was responsible for much curiousity. Many residents were at a loss to…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Volunteer Fire Brigade Demonstration Display of Trophies in Katoomba Great Enthusiasm for Big Event
The carnival atmosphere has already enveloped the local Fire Station and its occupants, and frequent visitors are becoming more and more excited as each day draws nearer the big event. Newly-painted and now acquiring a cloak of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Volunteer Fire Brigade Demonstration Splendid Trophies Are a Publicity Medium Novel Torchlight Processioin
Two hundred and eight cups, of all sizes and shapes, twelve clocks of the most modern design, and several shields, make an imposing array in the windows of two of Katoomba's prominent business firms. We are advised, indeed, that the…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire Engines Arrive Big Event Draws Nearer
It is the object of the organisers of the Katoomba Firemen's Demonstration to have all arrangements complete by the week-end, and the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →New South Wales Volunteer Fire-Fighters On Parade 1935 Katoomba Demonstration Official Opening by Governor His Excellency Sir Alexander Hore-Ruthven impressed with Volunteer Movement
The biggest crowd to assemble on the Showground gave a rousing Katoomba welcome to the Governor, on his arrival to perform the official opening on Wednesday afternoon. It was His Excellency's first visit to the municipality…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Demonstration Notes "Ever Ready" Firemen Volunteer for Work on Bush-fires
The spirit of the Volunteer Fire Brigades of New South Wales, which has made it famous for efficiency and alertness, was evident…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →The Evolution of the Fire Engine Parade and Display of Ancient and Modern Appliances
That modem scientific methods have done much for the fire brigades was evidenced in the best possible maimer during…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire Demonstration Pictures Now at the Empire
Special Fox Movietone pictures of Fire Demonstration highlights are being presented on the current programme at the Empire Theatre,…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Katoomba Volunteer Fire Brigade's Demonstration Report of Officer in Charge
Following the conclusion of the Demonstration the Director, Third Officer Beare, states that all teams who competed at the Volunteer Fire…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →"Rifts In The Clouds" FIRE!
Much interest has recently been displayed in Katoomba and Leura in the subject of Fire, or, perhaps, more correctly, in the means for…
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