Fire, Theft, Injury Explosion Started It
An amazing sequence of accidents was set in train at Narrabri when, by the light of a hurricane lamp, Thomas Clarke, 23, went to fill the petrol tank of a lorry…
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Fires & bushfires, 1932
337 stories in Clarence Valley & Coffs Harbour's papers · page 12 of 17
Fire at Paddington Tile Works Destroyed. Sydney
The premises of the Sea Graft Tile Company, Paddington, were totally destroyed early this morning by fire. The damage is estimated at £3000. A number…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire Brigades Officials Visit Grafton Demonstration at Wagga Grafton to Compete
Last night Mr. T. J. Smith, M.L.C., president of the Board of New South Wales Fire Commissioners, and Fourth Officer Beare had a unique experience…
Continued on Trove, page 1 →Chicago Fire Two Blocks Destroyed Stock Burned Alive. Chicago
A fire swept through more than two blocks of buildings near the south-west side of Chicago's industrial area this morning, causing…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire Commissioner Visit to Maclean Local Brigade to Compete at Wagga
Mr. T. J. Smith, M.L.C., president of the Board of New South Wales Fire Commissioners, accompanied by Fourth Officer B. W. Beare, visited Maclean on…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →Reopening Inquiries Fires in the Lithgow District. Bathurst
Following the arrest of a man at Lithgow on Saturday on a charge of fraud in connection with the dole, the police are said to have obtained a statement which…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Grass Fire Fifty Acres Destroyed Fight on Whisky Creek
A fire which broke out this morning, and was fanned by a stiff westerly breeze, spread to several farms on the Whisky Creek this morning and took…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →A Hectic Rush Dr. Page's Busy Day Fought Bush Fire But Caught the Express Sydney
Dr. Earle Page, Leader of the Australian Country party, arrived in Sydney to-day, to address the Farmers and Settlers' Annual Conference…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Golden Helmet Ball Fire Brigade Demonstration at Wagga
On August 4 the president of N.S.W. Fire Brigades visited the Grafton Fire Station in connection with the forthcoming Fire Brigade demonstration at Wagga…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →An Explosion While Stoking Camp Fire Unemployed Man Severely Injured
George Barnes, a middle-aged unemployed man, was stoking some fresh wood, which he had just placed on his camp fire at South Grafton yesterday…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Midnight Blaze
Some excitement was caused in Grafton a few minutes after midnight by the ringing of the fire bell. The full fire crew under Capt. Armstrong turned out and…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Lismore Fire Brigade for Wagga
Lismore Council has headed the list with a contribution of £1010 towards the fund for sending a team from Lismore Fire Brigade to take part in the fire…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Fire at Saraton Theatre Screen and Curtains Damaged
An outbreak of fire at the Saraton Theatre at about midday on Saturday was responsible for considerable excitement in Prince street. The alarm…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Fire at Hospital Surgical Instruments Destroyed. Sydney
A fire which might have had serious consequences broke out in the pathological department of the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital to-day. The outbreak was…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fire in Mary Street
At 11.22 a.m. yesterday the Grafton Fire Brigade received a call from No. 1 Mary street, oh the river bank, the residence of Mr. N. V. S. Wilton. It appears…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Junee Fire Building and Stock Damaged. Junee
W. J. Keast's general store in Seignior street was badly damaged by a fire which broke out about 4.30 this morning. The bulk store was gutted and the…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Waterfront Fire 600,000 Dollars Damage. Sacramento (Cal.)
A fire swept a section or the waterfront on Sunday, causing 600,000 dollars damage. The fire was caused by an explosion on a river steamer. Twelve craft…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Mystery Fire Unoccupied Cottage Destroyed Neighbors Did Not See Blaze
A weatherboard cottage, situated about four miles from South Grafton and half a mile off the Woolgoolga road, together with its contents, was discovered, totally…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Bush Fires Spread Cane Areas Threatened. Brisbane
Bush fires at Beenleigh have spread over a wide area and much grassland has been burnt out. Sugar cane areas are threatened, and many farmers are…
Continued on Trove, page 3 →Fire at Gilgandra Three Buildings Destroyed Gilgandra
A fire early this morning destroyed a bulk store owned by Mr. Glover, storekeeper, and its contents, valued at about £400; Alderman's boarding house, and a…
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