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Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee) · Fires & bushfires

Fires & bushfires, 1941

267 stories in Central West (Bathurst, Orange, Mudgee)'s papers · page 6 of 14

United Control British Fire Services Are Combined LONDON

National Advocate · Wednesday 11 June 1941 · page 3

A scheme to unity control of Britain's fire fighting services to ensure speedier action at all times is new complete…

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Bush Fire Fighters Insurance Compensation

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 12 June 1941 · page 9

"A WORKER is entitled to compensation under the Workers' Compensation Act 1926-1938 when he is carrying…

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Bayonet Charge by Aussies How One Important Position Was Captured in Syria Attempt to Avoid Bloodshed Failed "Cease Fire" When Former French Comrades Met London

National Advocate · Saturday 14 June 1941 · page 3

Yesterday's later news of important advances by the Allied forces in all sectors were confirmed by today's developments. Allied troops were reported to be closing in on Damascus, Beirut and Aleppo, the three chief cities…

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Cottage Gutted in Hill-street Fire

Lithgow Mercury · Tuesday 17 June 1941 · page 2

A weatherboard cottage in Hill-street occupied by Mr. F. J. Breesley, was practically gutted by fire on Saturday night…

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Battles of Greece and Crete Bathurstian's Thrilling Experiences How It Feels Under Baptism of Fire Horrors of Civilian Population Long Walk to the Coast of Greece

National Advocate · Wednesday 18 June 1941 · page 1

The first story, by a Bathurstian, conies of the battle of Greece and the evacuation, together with the arrival on the island of Crete, comes from Private S. Matthews, in a letter to his wife, who resides in Peel Street, Bathurst. Since writing the letter Private…

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Early Morning Blaze Fire Brigade's Good Save

Molong Express and Western District Advertiser · Saturday 21 June 1941 · page 8

At about 2.30 a.m. on Friday, Mrs. White, who resides with her husband at the rear of White Bros.' premises in Bank Street, was awakened by a glow…

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Sydney Fire Bran and Pollard Destroyed SYDNEY

National Advocate · Friday 4 July 1941 · page 3

The two upper stories and portion of the roof of a large store of the Producers' Co-operative Distributing Society at…

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Midnight Blaze

National Advocate · Monday 7 July 1941 · page 2

A fire which broke out in the laundry of Mr. N. Ashelford's home in Morrissett Street about midnight last night completely destroyed the…

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Poured Oil On Fire Tragedy at Borah Creek

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Monday 7 July 1941 · page 4

WHEN young Hilton Fenton. aged 11[?] years, poured Dieselene oil and kerosene on the kitchen fire, at the home of his parents, Mr. and…

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Bathroom Fire Is Quickly Extinguished

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 9 July 1941 · page 3

Lithgow fire brigade received a call shortly after 9 o'clock yesterday morning to a double storey brick building at 196 Main-street,…

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Russian Battles Continue Germans Make Progress in the North Effective Artillery Fire Against Nazi Masses Position in Bessarabia More Stable London

National Advocate · Thursday 10 July 1941 · page 3

Some German progress in the north is admitted by the Russians. On the Finnish front, successful attacks have been launched against enemy groups which had driven wedges into Russian territory…

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Germans Keep On Attacking Heavy Losses of Men and Material Most Determined Blow Yet to Come to Come Russia Answers with Pincers of Fire. London

National Advocate · Saturday 12 July 1941 · page 3

The German offensive on the Northern Russian fronts, aiming at Leningrad, continues unceasingly despite the fact that losses of men and material are piling up every hour…

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Cease Fire! Australian Troops Resting After Good Work in Syria Armistice Negotiations LONDON

National Advocate · Monday 14 July 1941 · page 3

Arm[?] tree terms in Syria have been in[?]lled on behalf of the Vichy Government, and they now await official ratification…

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Fire Rescue From Darlinghurst Cafe SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 16 July 1941 · page 2

Firemen had to use a seating ladder to rescue Mrs. Pat Collitra, wife of a Darlinghurst cafe proprietor, when a fire broke cut in the Hockey Cafe,…

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RESIGNED Japanese Cabinet Fire-Eaters Lose Power TOKYO

Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative · Thursday 17 July 1941 · page 12

THE Russo-German con[?]ct has resulted in the resignation of the Japanese Cabinet. It is officially stated that the…

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British Shop Girls Fight Fire Bombs

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 23 July 1941 · page 6

Girls at a Wembley, London store have formed their own fire brigade to deal with incendiary bombs from German raiders. The girls are seen here making their way to the roof of the store during a practice turn-out…

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Menzies Under Fire Mr. McCall Replies to Charges SYDNEY

National Advocate · Wednesday 23 July 1941 · page 5

A reply to the Prime Minister, Mr. Menzies, was made to-night by Mr. McCall, U.A.P. member for Martin (N.S.W.)…

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V for Victory Is Spreading Like Fire LONDON, Tuesday. (A.A.P.)

Lithgow Mercury · Wednesday 23 July 1941 · page 1

Sabotage in Bulgaria, another train smash in Italy, and threats to the notorious Quisling in Norway have been linked with the "V for…

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