Bush Fires Cause and Prevention. Sydney
The Royal Commission to inquire into the cause and prevention of bush fires in New South Wales, will begin an inquiry at No. 1 Committee Room,…
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Fires & bushfires, 1927
575 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 8 of 29
Fire at Ballina
Shortly after 8 o'clock on Sunday night, a residence occupied by Mr. W. Smith, of Ballina. was destroyed by fire. Although the brigade turned out…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire Figures a Record Year. Sydney
During 1926 the metropolitan fire brigade answered 3726 fire calls, an increase of 1555 compared with the previous year. The number was also a record in…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Narrow Escape Home Destroyed by Fire. Tamworth
T. Lennox and his wife and four children, had a narrow escape when their home was destroyed by fire. Lennox was awakened by the smell of…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Big Ultimo Blaze Motor Body Works. Sydney
Damage estimated at over £25,000 was caused by a fire which completely destroyed Wright's motor body works, in Harris street, Ultimo, late this…
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St. Ninan's Church of England at Prospect was destroyed by fire to-day. It is believed that a small boy was responsible for the fire…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Within Shell Fire Cantonese Approaching Final Drive Anticipated Dissension Weakening Defences. Shanghai
Although the Cantonese capture of Shanghai appears to be prolonged it is actually proceeding rapidly from the viewpoint of Chinese warfare. The…
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Shortly after 3 o'clock on Wednesday afternoon the Lismore Fire Brigade received a, call to the Queensland Hotel, North Lismore. On arrival it was found…
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Kelso's tailoring establishment in George street, near Bridge street, was damaged by fire, which broke out shortly after 9 o'clock to-night. The shop…
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A five-roomed cottage, the property of Mr. James Duncan, of Lismore, and situated on the Pearce's Creek road, near Alstonville, has been totally destroyed by…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →1000 Fire Fighters S.A. Conflagrations. Adelaide
St. Alban's Church of England and Parish Hall at Gladstone were destroyed by fire early yesterday morning. Seven thousand pounds worth of…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Sensational Fire Thrills in Melbourne Daring Rescue Work Police Constable's Courage. Melbourne
This city's most sensational fire for many years occurred to-day when Stewart Dawson's building at the corner of Collins and Swanston streets…
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For the second time within four weeks the Kilmore district has been swept by bush fires and the town threatened with destruction…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Bush Fires What are the Causes? Campers and Passing Trains Royal Commission Inquiry. Sydney
The Royal Commission appointed by the State Government to inquire into the causes of bush fires in the country districts of New South Wales opened their…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire at Jetty. Troubles Multiplied
On Saturday night, between 10 and 11 o'clock, Mr. Vic Ryan's home at the Jetty was completely destroyed by fire, with all its contents…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Big City Fire Kent Street Premises Gutted Wireless Station 2Be Included Sydney
Extensive damage was done by a fire which broke out in the Burgin Electric Company's premises, in Kent street, late to-night. The fire began…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Cause of Bush Fires Royal Commission Evidence Wax Matches Deprecated. Sydney
Giving evidence before the Royal Commission on Bush Fires, John Clatworthy of Parkes, said since the Bogan bush fire brigade came into existence ten years…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Assembly Questions Motor Racing on Roads I.W.W. and Fires Child Welfare Department Inquiry. Sydney
In the Legislative Assembly to-day the Chief Secretary said that reports from the police stated there was not a grave danger as the result of motor racing along…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fierce Fighting Cantonese Drive 100 Mile Front Deadly Machine Gun Fire. Shanghai
Reports which are coming in indicate that the Cantonese drive towards the coast on a hundred mile front has commenced simultaneously with fierce…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →From Jest to Earnest a Sydney Fire Alarm. Sydney
The fire brigade gave a fancy dress demonstration in Martin Place to-day in connection with its art union, despicting the growth of fire brigades from the…
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