Blackheath News Fire Brigade Busy
The old fire-bell, now being used instead of the siren, has been used considerably during the past week to call the firemen on duty— on all occasions…
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Fires & bushfires, 1942
14 stories in Blue Mountains's papers
Bush Fires Rage on Wide Mountains Area Fire Fighters Do Excellent Service
The Mountains were covered with a pall of smoke throughout the weekend when brigades in most towns were called upon to check bush…
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Sir,—On Saturday last we experienced a fire which was the most difficult to control of any I remember during the last twenty years. A strong wind,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Sunday's Fire at Blackheath Magnificent Work by Firemen and Civilians
What was described by firemen to be the worst bushfire known in the district vas fought by Blackheath firemen and three hundred civilians last…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire Siren Will Again Operate for Local Calls
The public are notified that the restriction on the use of the Fire Siren, except in the case of an…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Fire Fighting Equipment Lacking at Springwood
Congratulations were expressly due to the Springwood Fire Brigade for its work in quelling fierce outbreaks in the district recently, because of the…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire Brigades Bomb Demonstration Final Arrangements Completed
Arrangements have now been completed for the holding of the bomb demonstration by Officers of the Board of Fire Commissioners of New South…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Tragic Fire at Blackheath Father and Son Lose Lives
William James Maynes, aged 35, and his four-year-old son, John, lost their lives in the most tragic fire in the history of Blackheath in…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Blackheath Fire Tragedy Accidental Death
Mr. H. J. Caton, the District Coroner, conducted an inquiry at Katoomba Court House last week into the circumstances surrounding the death of…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire in Council Yard
While a heavy wind was blowing last Wednesday the Fire Brigade received a call to the Council yard at the rear of the Fire…
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Fire bombs have been used on such a colossal scale that every person should know how to deal with them and the resulting fires. Experience has…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Midnight Blaze at "Lilianfels"
"Lilianfels," a guest house will which is associated some historic happenings of early katoomba was the scene of an outbreak of…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Bush Fire Dangers!
Because of the abnormal dry spell and the consequent condition of the bush in many areas, the N.R.M.A. warns motorists and the public…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Revision of Fire Insurance Risks
Katoomba Council is co-operating with the Chamber of Commerce in seeking a revision of…
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