Bush Fires Construction of Fire Breaks
This matter appears to be one that requires considerable thought and a report to cover the question "Whether the interests of the…
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Fires & bushfires, 1939
32 stories in Blue Mountains's papers · page 1 of 2
Bush Fires on the Mountains Warnings to be Issued
In view of the damage done by recent bush fires, the president of the B. M. Shire Council considered it wise, at the last meeting of his…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fire Destroys Cottage Blaze in Twynam Street Building and Contents Uninsured
A cottage in Twynam Street, off Albion Street, was completely gutted by fire late on Wednesday afternoon…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Blackheath Fire Brigade New Equipment Wanted mayoral minute suggests improvements
At the last meeting of the Blackheath Municipal Council, the Mayor submitted the following minute to the council:…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Bush Fire Aid Katoomba Diggers Lend a Hand
With a view to assisting the local fund for the relief of distress caused by the Victorian bush fires, Katoomb Diggers are organising a…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Bush Fires on Mountains Good Work by Fire Brigades at Week-end Outbreaks. Only Water Used Was at Catchment Area
The disquieting weather conditions whch involved a rise in temperature on Saturday to 100 degrees, a gale, and a threatened…
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During the recent week of fires, Mount Victoria had not one outbreak within five miles of the township…
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Leura Brigade was called upon to suffer the indignity of lighting a bush fire in the pouring rain on Tuesday morning…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire Chiefs' Bereavement
Messrs. Campbell and Stark, who are well-known to Katoomba residents as officials of the N.S.W. Fire Brigades Head Office, have suffered…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The Rifle Match Postponed Owing to Bush Fires
Katoomba riflemen made the journey to Windsor on Saturday; but the match had to be postponed on account of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire Station Staff Fire Board Disapproves of Ant Increase
Council's suggestion that an additional permanent officer be appointed to the Katoomba Fire Station, was not entertained by the Fire Commissioners. The President…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Danger of Fires Lower Blue Mountains Water Supply
The urgent need for a water supply for the Lower Blue Mountains was stressed by Cr. A. M. Hodgson, of Glenbrook,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire Station and Police Station
The Police Department has advised the B. M. Shire Council that a frontage of 53ft 6ins, with a depth of 165ft., comprising the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Current Topics Fire Precaution Urged
Cr. L. Buring sent an apology for absence at this week's meeting of the B.M. Shire Council. Writing from Melbourne, Cr. Buring stated…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire Brigade Team Funds from California Dance
A very successful dance was held at "The California" cabaret, by kind permission of Miss A. Rogers, on Tuesday…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Good Save From Fire Railway Parade, Leura
The Katoomba brigade was called out to Railway Parade, Leura, at 5.15 on Monday afternoon to effect a good save…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Demand Upon Federal Government Resolution of Australian Women's Party. for Bush Fire Victims
At a recently held meeting of the Australian Women's Party, which was largely attended, a resolution was unanimously passed concerning…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fire Fighting Demonstration 100 Brigades at Katoomba
A demonstration of the methods used to fight bushfires, in which over 600 men from all parts of the State will participate, will take…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire Brigades Demonstration Atkatoomba Boost to Katoomba. Note the Dates
For the benefit of readers we again draw attention to the forthcoming Volunteer Fire Brigades' Demonstration, which…
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The Wentworth Cabaret is to be the scene of a very happy gathering on Monday, February 20. On this occasion, Mr. Don…
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