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Central Coast · Fires & bushfires
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Angry and determined Ourimbah orchardists unanimously resolved last night to send telegrams urging action against the N. Z. Citrus Embargo to the Prime Minister, the Minister for Commerce, and the…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Reading left to right.—Messrs E. H. Parker (Capt.), F. J. Payne, A. K. Margin. M. Pennicuik (Engine Keeper), M. A. Griffiths, A. Orrock, S. E. Parry, J. Lake, AY. J. Sterland, and J. Tulk…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The selection of a suitable site for the new fire station at Gosford was the subject of a lengthy discussion at a meeting of the Erina Shire Council…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →The first call for the Gosford Fixe Brigade, since its formation a few weeks ago, was answered early on Friday morning with admirable…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →At a meeting of the Brina Council on Monday, the selection suitable site for the proposed G Fire Station, was further consio[?]…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →A six-roomed weatherboard cottage owned by Mr. W. Fotheringham, of Mangrove Mountain, was completely destroyed by fire, with furniture and…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Another step towards the establishment of the Woy Woy fire brigade was made on Friday when to the excitement of residents the new Dennis…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →The second fire engine for the district, to be stationed at Ettalong, arrived by rail on Thursday. The unloading facilities at the…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Mr. J. W. Smith, an aged retired grazier, and a well-known resident of "Woy Woy for the past fifteen years, suffered severe burns to fate and body…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Gosford is still an "E" town, although it now has a fire brigade, and is nearly all rebuilt in brick,—"E" means high insurances rates. Taree…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →After completion of the business of last Council meeting, Councillors and staff were invited by Inspector B. Barber, to witness a display by the…
Continued on Trove, page 13 →At last week's Council meeting. Mr. C. R. Thew, Shire Clerk, reported on the proposed purchase of Lot 131, Blackwall Road, from Messrs Thrift…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →While Erina Shire Council certainly has had the best of the argument with Gosford Packing House over the question of taking action in regard to…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mr. and Mrs. Harold William Webb, of Terrigal, had their home totally destroyed by a fire which broke out at 4 p.m. on Monday. Mrs. Webb had…
Continued on Trove, page 14 →Every summer appreciable toll is paid to the demon fire in rural districts, and in some years (as in 1931-32) the loss is extensive. Again it is…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Shortly after the siren sounded, the "Times" car left for The Entrance and eight photographs were taken at the scene of the fire. Although in the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Gutting the back half of The Entrance Hotel and destroying The Entrance Hall, Collins & Co's. drapery store, Matoni's cafe, and a six-roomed cottage occupied by Mr. W. B. News, a disastrous fire swept through portion of the business section of The Entrance early yesterday morning, causing damage estimated at £5,000. Only the…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →A fire which broke out shortly after 10 a.m. on Saturday morning, completely destroyed the home at Somersby of Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Barrett. It…
Continued on Trove, page 15 →In the Legislative Assembly Thursday, Mr. J. M. Baddeley (Labor member for Cessnock), asked the Chief Secretary if he were aware that a fire…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Woy Woy and Ettalong new fire brigade justified their existence, and the "Woy Woy Shire Council's recent decision to establish them, in…
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